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Distance from Mangaung to Port Shepstone

Mangaung to Port Shepstone is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 452.4 km in roughly 5 hrs 20 min.

N Mangaung → Port Shepstone
Road distance
452.4 km
281.1 mi • 244.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
287.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.57×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 20 min
Return: 10 hrs 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 20 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R757.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R760.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R843.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R850.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R999.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,004.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,113.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,122.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,314.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,321.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,464.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,476.67
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 20 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 35 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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452.4 km 5 hrs 20 min
Start Mangaung
Finish Port Shepstone
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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
    4.7 km
  6. Turn slight left
    0.3 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  8. Go straight
    29.6 km
  9. Continue straight
    8.5 km
  10. Turn right
    5.8 km
  11. Merge slight right
    235.4 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  13. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  14. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  15. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  16. Merge slight right
    87.6 km
  17. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  18. Turn left
    0.1 km
  19. Continue straight
    2.6 km
  20. Turn left
    0.0 km
  21. Turn left onto Bazley Street
    0.2 km
  22. Turn left onto George Street
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 20
Known total R982.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 20 toll points from our database.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
226.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 40 min • 2 hrs 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mangaung → Port Shepstone
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Mangaung
Destination area Arrival
Port Shepstone
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mangaung → Port Shepstone
Mangaung Origin postcode
Not available
Port Shepstone Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
80.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
159.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
176.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Port Shepstone → Mangaung
Mangaung ↔ Port Shepstone
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326
Midpoint
226.5 km
Total: 452.4 km
Midpoint 226.5 km
452.4 km 5 hrs 20 min
Destination Port Shepstone -30.74278, 30.45056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 452.4 km
Return-cycle span 904.9 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 226.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.57833, 28.82326
Midpoint -29.32991, 30.06093
End -30.74278, 30.45056
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Port Shepstone
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Port Shepstone
2
  • Shell
    4240, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    28 Main Harding Road, 4240
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Port Shepstone
6
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Questions 9
How far is Mangaung from Port Shepstone? +
Mangaung is about 452.4 km from Port Shepstone by road.
How long does it take from Mangaung to Port Shepstone? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mangaung to Port Shepstone in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mangaung to Port Shepstone? +
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 Port Shepstone? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R757.39 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R760.98 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R843.72 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R850.56 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mangaung to Port Shepstone? +
Yes. There are 20 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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Towns along the route

: Umumbulu
From Mangaung To Port Shepstone
Richmond
From Mangaung To Port Shepstone
Kokstad
From Mangaung To Port Shepstone

Route Locations

Start area
Mangaung
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Port Shepstone
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 80.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 159.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 176.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 213.9 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 273.9 km

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