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Distance from Mbekweni N8 to Kroonstad N1

N Mbekweni N8 → Kroonstad N1
Road distance
439.6 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
300.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.47×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 42 min
Return: 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
342 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R839.48
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R842.96
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,022.44
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,028.77
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,107.64
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,112.24
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,349.05
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,357.40
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,457.42
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,463.47
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,775.07
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,786.06
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
356° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
176° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.3800, 27.4777
End coords Destination point
-27.6896, 27.2391
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Mbekweni N8 to Kroonstad N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 439.6 km in roughly 5 hrs 42 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Mbekweni N8 → Kroonstad N1
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Car
439.6 km
5 hrs 42 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
439.6 km
~6 hrs 45 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
440 km
↑ 2 hrs 49 min faster
Flight time
52 min
With airport
~2 hrs 52 min
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439.6 km 5 hrs 42 min
Start Mbekweni N8
Finish Kroonstad N1
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  1. Start your journey
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  2. Turn left
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left
    0.9 km
  5. Turn right
    0.3 km
  6. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.7 km
  8. Turn right
    15.2 km
  9. Turn right
    9.3 km
  10. Go straight
    0.2 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    34.8 km
  12. Turn right onto Ralph Street
    1.4 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    83.4 km
  14. Continue straight
    79.6 km
  15. Turn right onto George Lubbe Street
    0.0 km
  16. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    4.8 km
  17. Continue straight onto George Lubbe Street
    0.2 km
  18. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    3.7 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  21. Take the ramp straight
    1.5 km
  22. Merge slight right
    190.8 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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Halfway point
220.1 km
Eastern Cape to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 51 min • 2 hrs 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
31.7 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
73.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kroonstad N1
06:45 – 17:28
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 2 min
SunriseDawn break
06:45
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,837.72
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.79
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R87.93
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,934.44
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
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 Mbekweni N8 -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint
220.1 km
Total: 439.6 km
Midpoint 220.1 km
439.6 km 5 hrs 42 min
Destination Kroonstad N1 -27.68958, 27.23913

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Free State
One-way road span 439.6 km
Return-cycle span 879.3 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 42 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 5.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 220.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint -29.24657, 26.30775
End -27.68958, 27.23913
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Questions 9
How far is Mbekweni N8 from Kroonstad N1? +
Mbekweni N8 is about 439.6 km from Kroonstad N1 by road.
How long does it take from Mbekweni N8 to Kroonstad N1? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mbekweni N8 to Kroonstad N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mbekweni N8 to Kroonstad 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 Mbekweni N8 to Kroonstad N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R839.48 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R842.96 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,022.44 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,028.77 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mbekweni N8 to Kroonstad N1? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Mbekweni N8, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kroonstad N1, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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