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Distance from Mvuma to Bale

N Mvuma → Bale
Road distance
530.3 km
Mvuma to Bale is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 530.3 km in roughly 5 hrs 42 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
350.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.51×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 42 min
Return: 11 hrs 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
342 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.9 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 R27.95 / litre
R1,067.08
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,071.28
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,065.94
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,117.10
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,407.96
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,413.50
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,406.45
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,473.95
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,852.58
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,859.87
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,850.59
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,939.41
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
178° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
358° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-19.2819, 30.5310
End coords Destination point
-22.4310, 30.6720
Taxi Transport options
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 10 °C Mvuma Clear Sky View Forecast → 15 °C Bale Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Mvuma → Bale
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Car
530.3 km
5 hrs 42 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
530.3 km
~8 hrs 9 min
65 km/h avg
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530.3 km 5 hrs 42 min
Start Mvuma
Finish Bale
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    1.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    95.8 km
  4. Continue straight onto Josiah Tongogara Road
    4.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Robert Mugabe Way
    0.9 km
  6. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    1.2 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    280.5 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    4.1 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.9 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.3 km
  15. Continue straight
    50.0 km
  16. Turn left
    86.4 km
  17. Turn right
    3.6 km
  18. Turn left
    0.3 km
  19. Turn right
    0.3 km
  20. Turn right
    0.1 km
  21. 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 R61.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Routes ↩ Bale → Mvuma Mvuma to Johannesburg Mvuma to Pretoria Mvuma to Cape Town Mvuma to Durban Johannesburg to Bale Pretoria to Bale Cape Town to Bale
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
265.7 km
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
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
38.2 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
88.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
66.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bale
06:32 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:56
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 50 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,216.46
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.61
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R106.05
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,333.12
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mvuma -19.28190, 30.53104
Midpoint
265.7 km
Total: 530.3 km
Midpoint 265.7 km
530.3 km 5 hrs 42 min
Destination Bale -22.43096, 30.67201

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 530.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,060.5 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 42 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 265.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -19.28190, 30.53104
Midpoint -21.37492, 30.72438
End -22.43096, 30.67201
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How far is Mvuma from Bale? +
Mvuma is about 530.3 km from Bale by road.
How long does it take from Mvuma to Bale? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mvuma to Bale in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mvuma to Bale? +
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 Mvuma to Bale? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,067.08 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,071.28 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,065.94 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,117.10 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mvuma to Bale? +
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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