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Distance from Mbekweni to Transvaal

N Mbekweni → Transvaal
Road distance
406.6 km
N8
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
321.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 22 min
End point
Transvaal
Return: 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
322 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R776.36
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R779.58
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R945.56
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R951.42
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,024.36
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,028.61
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,247.62
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,255.35
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,347.84
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,353.44
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,641.61
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,651.77
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
305° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
125° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.3800, 27.4777
End coords Destination point
-28.6914, 24.7784
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Mbekweni to Transvaal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 406.6 km in roughly 5 hrs 22 min.
Travel modes
Mbekweni → Transvaal
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Car
406.6 km
5 hrs 22 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
406.6 km
~6 hrs 15 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
407 km
↑ 2 hrs 33 min faster
Flight time
48 min
With airport
~2 hrs 48 min
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406.6 km 5 hrs 22 min
Start Mbekweni
Finish Transvaal
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  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
    74.2 km
  15. Turn left
    6.8 km
  16. Continue straight
    2.6 km
  17. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  18. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    7.9 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  20. Turn left onto Nathan Street towards N8: Kimberley
    150.9 km
  21. Merge slight left onto Oliver Street
    3.7 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dalham Road
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  24. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  25. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  26. Turn left onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  27. Continue straight onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  28. Turn right onto Phakamile Mabija Street
    2.1 km
  29. Continue straight onto Transvaal
    2.8 km
  30. Continue make a U-turn onto Transvaal
    0.2 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Transvaal → Mbekweni Mbekweni to Johannesburg Mbekweni to Pretoria Mbekweni to Cape Town Mbekweni to Durban Johannesburg to Transvaal Pretoria to Transvaal Cape Town to Transvaal
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
203.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 41 min • 2 hrs 41 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
29.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
67.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Transvaal
06:57 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 31 min
SunriseDawn break
06:57
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,699.54
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.13
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R81.32
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,788.99
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint
203.3 km
Total: 406.6 km
Midpoint 203.3 km
406.6 km 5 hrs 22 min
Destination Transvaal End: Transvaal -28.69137, 24.77837

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 406.6 km
Return-cycle span 813.2 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 22 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 7.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 203.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint -29.37005, 26.40525
End -28.69137, 24.77837
Places

Places in Transvaal

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

26 places
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 8301, Northern Cape
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School

Beacon Primary School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8300, Northern Cape
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School

Progress Primary School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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School

Flamingo Primary School

🏫 School 4 Hutton Street, Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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School

Homevale Primary School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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School

Floors Comprehensive School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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School

Reneilwe Primary School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8335, Northern Cape
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School

Montshiwa Primary School

🏫 School Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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Convenience store

Bonjour

📍 Convenience store 113 Phakamile Mabija Road, Kimberley, 8301
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Supermarket

Jani's Supermarket & Wholesalers

📍 Supermarket De Beers Road
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Supermarket

Fourways Supermarket

📍 Supermarket Compound Street
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Supermarket

Big Family Supermarket & Takeaways

📍 Supermarket De Beers Road
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Supermarket

Super Save Supermarket

📍 Supermarket 63 Stockdale Street
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Supermarket

Diamond Supermarket

📍 Supermarket Stockdale Street
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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Bank

Capitec Bank

🏦 Bank Du Toitspan Road
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Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Galashewe Kimberley, 8330, Gauteng
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Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Phakamile Mabija Street
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Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Chapel Street
🏦
Bank

Capitec Bank

🏦 Bank York Road
🏦
Bank

African Bank

🏦 Bank George Street
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Supermarket

Woolworths

📍 Supermarket Lennox Street
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Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Lennox Street
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 64 Long Street, Kimberley, 8301, Northern Cape
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 8301, Northern Cape
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Questions 9
How far is Mbekweni from Transvaal? +
Mbekweni is about 406.6 km from Transvaal by road.
How long does it take from Mbekweni to Transvaal? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mbekweni to Transvaal in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mbekweni to Transvaal? +
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 to Transvaal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R776.36 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R779.58 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R945.56 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R951.42 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mbekweni to Transvaal? +
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Kroonstad
From Mbekweni To Transvaal
Western Bypass
From Mbekweni To Transvaal
: Kimberley
From Mbekweni To Transvaal

Route Locations

Start area
Mbekweni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Transvaal, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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