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Distance from Maseru to Mangaung N5 N1

N Maseru → Mangaung N5 N1
Road distance
526.3 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
358.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.47×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 2 min
End point
Western Bypass
Return: 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
362 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,004.87
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,009.04
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,223.88
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,231.46
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,325.87
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,331.37
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,614.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,624.84
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,744.56
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,751.80
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,124.79
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,137.95
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
171° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
351° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.8746, 25.6417
End coords Destination point
-29.0631, 26.1943
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Maseru to Mangaung N5 N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 526.3 km in roughly 6 hrs 2 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Maseru → Mangaung N5 N1
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Car
526.3 km
6 hrs 2 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
526.3 km
~8 hrs 5 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
526 km
↑ 2 hrs 58 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 3 min
With airport
~3 hrs 3 min
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526.3 km 6 hrs 2 min
Start Maseru
Finish Mangaung N5 N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Setlopo Road
    0.3 km
  3. Continue straight onto Modiri Molema Street
    0.7 km
  4. Turn left onto Vryburg Road
    156.0 km
  5. Continue straight onto Moffat Street
    69.0 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    63.0 km
  8. Turn right
    71.1 km
  9. Turn left onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  10. Continue straight onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  11. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  12. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  13. Continue straight onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Oliver Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Oliver Street
    4.0 km
  16. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.5 km
  17. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.6 km
  18. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    7.5 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N1
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
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Halfway point
263.5 km
North West to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 1 min • 3 hrs 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
North West to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
37.9 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
87.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mangaung N5 N1
06:52 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 38 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 40 min
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,199.78
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.53
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R105.25
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,315.56
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Maseru -25.87461, 25.64174
Midpoint
263.5 km
Total: 526.3 km
Midpoint 263.5 km
526.3 km 6 hrs 2 min
Destination Mangaung N5 N1 End: Western Bypass -29.06312, 26.19430

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span North West to Free State
One-way road span 526.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,052.5 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 2 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 263.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.87461, 25.64174
Midpoint -27.88347, 24.81721
End -29.06312, 26.19430
Places

Places in Mangaung N5 N1

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

36 places
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Bloemfontein
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Bloemfontein
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Supermarket

Econo Foods

📍 Supermarket 27 Toon van den Heever Street, Bloemfontein, 9301
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Bloemfontein
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School

🏫 School 37 General Conroy Street, Bloemfontein, 9301
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Supermarket

Checkers

📍 Supermarket Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
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Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Bloemfontein, 9301, Gauteng
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9301, Free State
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School

Brebner Primary School

🏫 School 31 Deale Road, Bloemfontein, 9301
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Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Eeufees Road, Noordstad, 9301, Free State
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Supermarket

Woolworth Express Food

📍 Supermarket Eeufees Road
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Clothing store

Bridal Emporium

👔 Clothing store 14 General Hertzog
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9301, Free State
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Clothing store

Pick n Pay Clothing

👔 Clothing store 5 Maretha Maartens Street, Bloemfontein, 9301
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School

St. Andrew's

🏫 School Bloemfontein
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School

St. Andrews Pre Primary

🏫 School 3rd Avenue, Bloemfontein
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University

University of the Free State

🏫 University 205 Nelson Mandela Drive, Bloemfontein, 9301
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Clothing store

Foschini Mimosa Mall

👔 Clothing store Kellner Street
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Shopping centre

Mimosa Mall

🏬 Shopping centre Bloemfontein
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Clothing store

Truworths

👔 Clothing store Kellner Street
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Clothing store

Fashion World

👔 Clothing store Kellner Street
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Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Fakulteits Street
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Bank

FNB

🏦 Bank Nelson Mandela Drive
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Bank

Nedbank

🏦 Bank Henry Street, Bloemfontein
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9301, Free State
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Clothing store

Spitz

👔 Clothing store Bloemfontein
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Shopping centre

Loch Logan Mall

🏬 Shopping centre 105 Henry
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9301, Free State
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Department store

Edgars

🏬 Department store Bloemfontein
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School

Sentraal Primary School

🏫 School Bloemfontein
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School

Haasbekkie Pre-Primary

🏫 School Bloemfontein
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School

Sentraal Pre-Primary School

🏫 School Bloemfontein
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9300, Free State
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9301, Free State
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Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
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Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
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Questions 9
How far is Maseru from Mangaung N5 N1? +
Maseru is about 526.3 km from Mangaung N5 N1 by road.
How long does it take from Maseru to Mangaung N5 N1? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Maseru to Mangaung N5 N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Maseru to Mangaung N5 N1? +
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 Maseru to Mangaung N5 N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,004.87 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,009.04 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,223.88 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,231.46 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Maseru to Mangaung N5 N1? +
No tollgates are 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 crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Kroonstad
From Maseru To Mangaung N5 N1
Western Bypass
From Maseru To Mangaung N5 N1

Route Locations

Start area
Maseru, North West
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mangaung N5 N1, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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