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Distance from Mangaung to Lochiel

N Mangaung → Lochiel
Road distance
494 km
Provincial mix · R616
Mangaung to Lochiel is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 494.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 57 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
332.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.48×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 57 min
End point
Fourie Street
Return: 11 hrs 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
357 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R994.18
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R998.09
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R993.11
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,040.77
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,311.76
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,316.93
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,310.35
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,373.24
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,726.00
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,732.80
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,724.15
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,806.90
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
36° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
216° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.5783, 28.8233
End coords Destination point
-26.1439, 30.7856
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 13 °C Mangaung Clear Sky View Forecast → 15 °C Lochiel Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Mangaung → Lochiel
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Car
494 km
5 hrs 57 min
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Two-wheeler
494 km
~7 hrs 36 min
65 km/h avg
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479 km flight
~8 hrs 21 min
🚗 194 km to Pietermaritzburg Airport
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494 km 357 min
Start Mangaung
Finish Lochiel
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Mangaung to Lochiel via R616
    Provincial road route R616
  2. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  4. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left onto Mota Road
    8.0 km
  6. Continue straight
    4.7 km
  7. Turn slight left
    0.3 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  9. Go straight
    29.6 km
  10. Continue straight
    8.5 km
  11. Turn right
    5.8 km
  12. Merge slight right
    67.8 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  14. Turn left
    12.3 km
  15. Turn left
    2.5 km
  16. Turn right
    254.7 km
  17. Turn right onto Fourie Street
    98.4 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R260.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 4 toll points from our database.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Lochiel → Mangaung Mangaung to Johannesburg Mangaung to Pretoria Mangaung to Cape Town Mangaung to Durban Johannesburg to Lochiel Pretoria to Lochiel Cape Town to Lochiel
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
247.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 58 min • 2 hrs 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.6 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
82.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lochiel
06:39 – 17:11
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:55
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 32 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 23 min
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,065.03
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.88
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R98.81
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,173.71
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326
Midpoint
247.4 km
Total: 494 km
Midpoint 247.4 km
494 km 357 min
Destination Lochiel End: Fourie Street -26.14389, 30.78556

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 494 km
Return-cycle span 988 km
Traversal time 357 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 247.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.57833, 28.82326
Midpoint -27.73490, 29.96928
End -26.14389, 30.78556
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Questions 9
How far is Mangaung from Lochiel? +
Mangaung is about 494 km from Lochiel by road.
How long does it take from Mangaung to Lochiel? +
The drive usually takes about 357 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mangaung to Lochiel in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mangaung to Lochiel? +
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 Lochiel? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R994.18 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R998.09 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R993.11 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,040.77 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mangaung to Lochiel? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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