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Distance from Nkandle to Mangaung

Nkandle to Mangaung is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 291.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 57 min.

N Nkandle → Mangaung
Road distance
291.3 km
N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
193.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.51×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 57 min
Return: 7 hrs 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
237 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R556.23
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R558.53
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R677.45
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R681.65
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R733.91
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R736.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R893.86
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R899.40
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R965.67
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R969.67
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,176.13
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,183.42
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
249° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
69° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.9781, 30.6732
End coords Destination point
-28.5783, 28.8233
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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291.3 km 237 min
Start Nkandle
Finish Mangaung
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    1.8 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    6.1 km
  3. Turn right
    7.6 km
  4. Turn left
    47.4 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  6. Continue
    26.3 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left
    0.1 km
  8. Merge slight right
    61.6 km
  9. Turn left
    2.6 km
  10. Turn right
    12.6 km
  11. Take the exit ramp right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.9 km
  12. Merge slight right
    17.3 km
  13. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  15. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  16. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    4.6 km
  17. Turn left
    8.5 km
  18. Go straight
    29.4 km
  19. Turn left
    0.5 km
  20. Go straight
    4.2 km
  21. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    8.0 km
  22. Turn right
    0.4 km
  23. Turn left
    0.1 km
  24. Turn right
    0.2 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R260.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Mangaung → Nkandle Nkandle to Johannesburg Nkandle to Pretoria Nkandle to Cape Town Nkandle to Durban Johannesburg to Mangaung Pretoria to Mangaung Cape Town to Mangaung
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
145.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 58 min • 1 hr 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.0 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
48.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
66.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mangaung
06:36 – 17:25
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 49 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
53 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,217.65
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.83
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R58.26
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,281.73
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nkandle -27.97807, 30.67318
Midpoint
145.7 km
Total: 291.3 km
Midpoint 145.7 km
291.3 km 237 min
Destination Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 291.3 km
Return-cycle span 582.6 km
Traversal time 237 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 8.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 145.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.97807, 30.67318
Midpoint -28.55041, 29.79061
End -28.57833, 28.82326
Destination services

Available in Mangaung

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Mangaung
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Mangaung
2
  • Shoprite
    Phuthaditjhaba, 9866, Free State
  • Shoprite
    Phuthaditjhaba, 9869, Free State
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Questions 9
How far is Nkandle from Mangaung? +
Nkandle is about 291.3 km from Mangaung by road.
How long does it take from Nkandle to Mangaung? +
The drive usually takes about 237 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nkandle to Mangaung in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Nkandle to Mangaung? +
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 Nkandle to Mangaung? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R556.23 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R558.53 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R677.45 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R681.65 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nkandle to Mangaung? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates 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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Route Locations

Start area
Nkandle
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mangaung
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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