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Distance from Mgababa to Marken

Mgababa to Marken is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 262.4 km in roughly 4 hrs 6 min.

N Mgababa → Marken
Road distance
262.4 km
N11 R37 R518 R567 R579
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
189.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 6 min
End point
R518
Return: 8 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
246 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
63.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R501.07
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R503.15
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R610.28
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R614.06
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R661.14
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R663.88
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R805.23
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R810.22
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R869.92
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R873.52
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,059.51
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,066.07
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
314° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
134° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-24.7789, 29.7249
End coords Destination point
-23.5889, 28.3853
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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262.4 km 247 min
Start Mgababa
Finish Marken
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head northeast
    6.4 km
  2. Keep right
    1.0 km
  3. Keep left
    0.3 km
  4. Turn slight left onto D4267
    1.1 km
  5. Turn right onto D4265
    1.0 km
  6. Turn left onto R579
    67.6 km
  7. Turn sharp left onto R37
    37.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Church Street
    0.3 km
  9. Turn left onto Jorissen Street
    0.3 km
  10. Turn right onto Dahl Street
    0.2 km
  11. Turn left onto Devenish Street, R567
    0.5 km
  12. Keep left
    0.1 km
  13. Turn slight left onto Matlala Road, D19
    56.8 km
  14. Turn left onto R567
    15.8 km
  15. Turn sharp right onto N11
    41.4 km
  16. Turn left onto D1711
    30.1 km
  17. Turn right onto D2643
    1.6 km
  18. Continue straight onto R518
    0.4 km
  19. Arrive at R518, on the right
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Marken → Mgababa Mgababa to Johannesburg Mgababa to Pretoria Mgababa to Cape Town Mgababa to Durban Johannesburg to Marken Pretoria to Marken Cape Town to Marken
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
131.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 3 min • 2 hrs 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
43.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Marken
06:30 – 17:35
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 12 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,096.91
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.25
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R52.48
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,154.64
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mgababa -24.77885, 29.72492
Midpoint
131.2 km
Total: 262.4 km
Midpoint 131.2 km
262.4 km 247 min
Destination Marken End: R518 -23.58889, 28.38528

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 262.4 km
Return-cycle span 524.8 km
Traversal time 247 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 7.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 131.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.77885, 29.72492
Midpoint -23.84662, 29.31709
End -23.58889, 28.38528
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Questions 9
How far is Mgababa from Marken? +
Mgababa is about 262.4 km from Marken by road.
How long does it take from Mgababa to Marken? +
The drive usually takes about 247 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mgababa to Marken in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mgababa to Marken? +
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 Mgababa to Marken? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R501.07 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R503.15 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R610.28 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R614.06 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mgababa to Marken? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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Start area
Mgababa
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Marken
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Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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