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Distance from Oliver Tambo to Mzimvubu

N Oliver Tambo → Mzimvubu
Road distance
453.3 km
Oliver Tambo to Mzimvubu is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 453.3 km in roughly 7 hrs 31 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
304.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.49×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
42
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 31 min
Start point
Oliver Tambo
Return: 15 hrs 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
451 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
60.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R886.37
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R887.35
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R882.78
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R913.79
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,169.52
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,170.81
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,164.78
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,205.69
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,538.84
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,540.54
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,532.61
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,586.43
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
112° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
292° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.1287, 26.2188
End coords Destination point
-30.1018, 29.1680
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 8 °C Oliver Tambo Fair View Forecast → 6 °C Mzimvubu Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Oliver Tambo → Mzimvubu
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Car
453.3 km
7 hrs 31 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
453.3 km
~6 hrs 58 min
65 km/h avg
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453.3 km 7 hrs 31 min
Start Oliver Tambo
Finish Mzimvubu
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Destination
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  1. Head on Oliver Tambo
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right onto Rhodes Avenue
    0.4 km
  3. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  4. Go straight onto Harvey Road
    0.4 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork onto Fort Road
    0.1 km
  6. Continue right onto Fort Road
    1.3 km
  7. Turn sharp left onto McGregor Street
    1.4 km
  8. Turn right onto Alexandra Avenue
    125.7 km
  9. Turn right
    11.7 km
  10. Continue straight onto Mpilo Boulevard
    5.9 km
  11. Continue straight onto Main South
    0.9 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Main South
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Main South
    5.1 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Principal Highway
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Principal Highway
    6.4 km
  16. Turn slight left
    0.6 km
  17. Go straight
    11.2 km
  18. Continue straight
    2.6 km
  19. Turn right onto Construction Bypass
    0.5 km
  20. Continue left onto Construction Bypass
    0.1 km
  21. Continue slight right
    0.8 km
  22. Turn right
    0.1 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.5 km
  24. Turn right onto Trading Post Road
    0.7 km
  25. Turn left
    0.6 km
  26. Continue right
    20.0 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn left
    113.0 km
  28. At the end of the road, turn left
    31.8 km
  29. Turn slight left
    10.4 km
  30. Turn slight left
    11.6 km
  31. Continue straight onto Main South 1
    2.9 km
  32. Continue slight left
    3.5 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  34. Continue
    24.6 km
  35. Turn left
    3.1 km
  36. Turn slight right
    17.6 km
  37. Turn right
    14.9 km
  38. Turn right
    0.4 km
  39. Turn left
    4.8 km
  40. At the end of the road, turn left
    13.2 km
  41. Turn left
    4.4 km
  42. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
226.6 km
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 45 min • 3 hrs 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.6 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
75.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mzimvubu
06:53 – 17:09
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:01
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 16 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:53
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,894.66
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.07
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R90.65
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,994.37
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Oliver Tambo Start: Oliver Tambo -29.12867, 26.21883
Midpoint
226.6 km
Total: 453.3 km
Midpoint 226.6 km
453.3 km 7 hrs 31 min
Destination Mzimvubu -30.10183, 29.16800

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 453.3 km
Return-cycle span 906.5 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 42
Maneuver density 9.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 226.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.12867, 26.21883
Midpoint -29.66433, 27.91134
End -30.10183, 29.16800
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Questions 9
How far is Oliver Tambo from Mzimvubu? +
Oliver Tambo is about 453.3 km from Mzimvubu by road.
How long does it take from Oliver Tambo to Mzimvubu? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Oliver Tambo to Mzimvubu in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Oliver Tambo to Mzimvubu? +
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 Oliver Tambo to Mzimvubu? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R912.15 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R915.74 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R911.18 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R954.91 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Oliver Tambo to Mzimvubu? +
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 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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Towns along the route

Mpilo Boulevard
From Oliver Tambo To Mzimvubu
Main
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Construction Bypass
From Oliver Tambo To Mzimvubu
Main 1
From Oliver Tambo To Mzimvubu

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