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Distance from Mangaung to Aliwal R603

Mangaung to Aliwal R603 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 538.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 15 min.

N Mangaung → Aliwal R603
Road distance
538.2 km
N1 N5 N6
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
311.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.73×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 15 min
Return: 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
375 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R900.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R905.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,003.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,011.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,188.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,194.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,324.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,334.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,564.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,571.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,742.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,756.52
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
220° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
40° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.5783, 28.8233
End coords Destination point
-30.6942, 26.7097
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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538.2 km 6 hrs 15 min
Start Mangaung
Finish Aliwal R603
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  3. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Mota Road
    8.0 km
  5. Continue straight
    28.7 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards N5: Bethlehem
    0.6 km
  7. Merge slight right
    44.1 km
  8. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  9. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  11. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    120.1 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  13. Turn left
    2.4 km
  14. Turn right
    122.1 km
  15. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  16. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    0.7 km
  17. Turn left
    0.1 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Aliwal R603 → Mangaung Mangaung to Johannesburg Mangaung to Pretoria Mangaung to Cape Town Mangaung to Durban Johannesburg to Aliwal R603 Pretoria to Aliwal R603 Cape Town to Aliwal R603
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
269.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 7 min • 3 hrs 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
38.7 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
89.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
57.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aliwal R603
06:42 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,249.64
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.76
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R107.64
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,368.04
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326
Midpoint
269.2 km
Total: 538.2 km
Midpoint 269.2 km
538.2 km 6 hrs 15 min
Destination Aliwal R603 -30.69417, 26.70972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 538.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,076.4 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 15 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 269.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.57833, 28.82326
Midpoint -28.82045, 26.65970
End -30.69417, 26.70972
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Aliwal R603
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Aliwal R603
1
  • Shell
    9750, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Aliwal R603
1
  • Pick n Pay
    33 Somerset Street, Aliwal North, 5530, Eastern Cape
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Questions 9
How far is Mangaung from Aliwal R603? +
Mangaung is about 538.2 km from Aliwal R603 by road.
How long does it take from Mangaung to Aliwal R603? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mangaung to Aliwal R603 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mangaung to Aliwal R603? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Mangaung to Aliwal R603? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R900.93 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R905.19 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,003.62 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,011.76 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mangaung to Aliwal R603? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Bethlehem
From Mangaung To Aliwal R603
: Bloemfontein
From Mangaung To Aliwal R603
: Aliwal
From Mangaung To Aliwal R603
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From Mangaung To Aliwal R603

Route Locations

Start area
Mangaung
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Aliwal R603, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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