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Distance from Mangaung to Amalinda

N Mangaung → Amalinda
Road distance
887.7 km
M1 N1 N2 N5 N6
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
498.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.78×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
43
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 29 min
End point
McDonald Street
Return: 21 hrs
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
629 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,695.07
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,702.10
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,064.51
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,077.29
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,236.55
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,245.82
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,724.00
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,740.87
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,942.83
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,955.03
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,584.21
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,606.40
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
190° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
10° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.5783, 28.8233
End coords Destination point
-32.9872, 27.8731
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Mangaung to Amalinda is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 887.7 km in roughly 10 hrs 29 min.
Travel modes
Mangaung → Amalinda
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Car
887.7 km
10 hrs 29 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
887.7 km
~13 hrs 39 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
888 km
↑ 6 hrs 43 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 46 min
With airport
~3 hrs 46 min
Estimated. Includes ~2h airport procedures. Check actual schedules for Mangaung to Amalinda.
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887.7 km 630 min
Start Mangaung
Finish Amalinda
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    162.9 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    2.8 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    173.4 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  26. Continue
    2.1 km
  27. Turn right towards N2
    0.4 km
  28. Merge slight right
    1.8 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1
    0.5 km
  30. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.0 km
  31. Turn right onto Meadow Road
    0.6 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  33. Continue
    0.0 km
  34. Turn slight right onto Queen Street
    0.5 km
  35. Turn left onto Croydon Road
    0.4 km
  36. Turn right onto French Street
    0.3 km
  37. Turn left onto Windermere Road
    1.2 km
  38. Continue straight onto Rosedale Road
    0.6 km
  39. Turn left onto Mc Govern Road
    0.4 km
  40. Continue straight onto Nimrod Street
    0.2 km
  41. Turn right onto Liddiard Street
    0.2 km
  42. Turn left onto McDonald Street
    0.0 km
  43. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Amalinda → Mangaung Mangaung to Johannesburg Mangaung to Pretoria Mangaung to Cape Town Mangaung to Durban Johannesburg to Amalinda Pretoria to Amalinda Cape Town to Amalinda
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
444.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 14 min • 5 hrs 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
63.9 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
147.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
47.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
56.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Amalinda
06:50 – 17:18
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 28 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:50
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,710.71
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R17.75
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R177.55
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,906.01
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (41)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326
Midpoint
444.2 km
Total: 887.7 km
Midpoint 444.2 km
887.7 km 630 min
Destination Amalinda End: McDonald Street -32.98722, 27.87306

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 887.7 km
Return-cycle span 1775.4 km
Traversal time 630 min
Maneuver count 43
Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 444.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.57833, 28.82326
Midpoint -30.05051, 26.43529
End -32.98722, 27.87306
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Amalinda
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Amalinda
6
  • PEP
    Main Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Kingons
    82 Queen Street
  • Woolworths
    Surrey Road, East London, 5247
  • PEP
    East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    East London, 5201, Western Cape
  • JetStores
    JetStores, Caxton Street, North End, Buffalo City Ward 47, KuGompo (East London), Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, 5201, South Africa
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Amalinda
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Amalinda
6
  • Shell
    Main Road, 5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5247, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    234 Oxford Street, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • BP
    18 Pearce Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Amalinda
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Amalinda
1
  • Clicks
    Amalinda Main Road, East London, 5252
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Amalinda
2
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Questions 9
How far is Mangaung from Amalinda? +
Mangaung is about 887.7 km from Amalinda by road.
How long does it take from Mangaung to Amalinda? +
The drive usually takes about 630 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mangaung to Amalinda in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Mangaung to Amalinda? +
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 Amalinda? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,695.07 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,702.10 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,064.51 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,077.29 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mangaung to Amalinda? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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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Route Locations

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

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