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Distance from Maseru to Vrede

Maseru to Vrede is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 486.9 km in roughly 6 hrs 36 min.

N Maseru → Vrede
Road distance
486.9 km
M36 N1 N12 N3 R34
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
390.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
37
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 36 min
End point
Van Der Lingen Street
Return: 13 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
396 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R815.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R818.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R907.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R915.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,075.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,080.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,197.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,207.65
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,414.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,421.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,576.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,589.02
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
117° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
297° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.8746, 25.6417
End coords Destination point
-27.4265, 29.1637
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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486.9 km 397 min
Start Maseru
Finish Vrede
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Destination
Driving route
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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 onto Setlopo Road
    0.3 km
  3. Continue straight onto Modiri Molema Street
    0.7 km
  4. Turn right onto Vryburg Road
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Main Street
    0.6 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    2.3 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    60.7 km
  9. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    24.9 km
  10. Continue straight
    147.2 km
  11. Turn right
    15.3 km
  12. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    0.4 km
  13. Continue straight onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    1.5 km
  14. Turn slight left towards M36
    0.1 km
  15. Go straight onto Barratt Road
    1.7 km
  16. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    2.0 km
  17. Continue straight onto Ontdekkers Road
    11.0 km
  18. Turn left onto Gordon Road
    1.1 km
  19. Turn right towards N1
    0.4 km
  20. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    8.5 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    0.3 km
  22. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    2.3 km
  23. Merge slight left onto Southern Bypass
    16.4 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N3: Heidelberg
    1.7 km
  25. Merge slight right
    57.8 km
  26. Keep slight left at the fork
    82.6 km
  27. Take the exit ramp left towards R34: Frankfort
    1.0 km
  28. Turn left
    13.2 km
  29. Turn right
    14.9 km
  30. Turn left
    13.6 km
  31. Go straight
    1.8 km
  32. Turn right
    0.6 km
  33. Turn left
    0.3 km
  34. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.0 km
  35. Go straight onto Church Street
    1.0 km
  36. At the end of the road, turn right onto Van Der Lingen Street
    0.0 km
  37. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 18
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 18 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Vrede → Maseru Maseru to Johannesburg Maseru to Pretoria Maseru to Cape Town Maseru to Durban Johannesburg to Vrede Pretoria to Vrede Cape Town to Vrede
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
243.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 18 min • 3 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
81.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Vrede
06:29 – 17:30
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 25 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,035.11
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.74
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R97.37
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,142.22
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Maseru -25.87461, 25.64174
Midpoint
243.5 km
Total: 486.9 km
Midpoint 243.5 km
486.9 km 397 min
Destination Vrede End: Van Der Lingen Street -27.42647, 29.16371

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 486.9 km
Return-cycle span 973.8 km
Traversal time 397 min
Maneuver count 37
Maneuver density 7.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 243.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.87461, 25.64174
Midpoint -26.10698, 27.69922
End -27.42647, 29.16371
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Vrede
1
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Questions 9
How far is Maseru from Vrede? +
Maseru is about 486.9 km from Vrede by road.
How long does it take from Maseru to Vrede? +
The drive usually takes about 397 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Maseru to Vrede in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Maseru to Vrede? +
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 Vrede? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R815.02 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R818.87 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R907.91 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R915.27 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Maseru to Vrede? +
Yes. There are 18 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Maseru, North West
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Vrede
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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