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Distance from Port Shepstone N2 to Mangaung

Port Shepstone N2 to Mangaung is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 451.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 17 min.

N Port Shepstone N2 → Mangaung
Road distance
451.0 km
N2 N3 N5 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
287.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.57×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 17 min
Start point
George Street
Return: 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
317 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R861.23
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R864.80
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,048.93
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,055.43
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,136.35
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,141.06
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,384.01
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,392.58
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,495.19
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,501.39
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,821.07
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,832.34
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
326° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
146° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.7428, 30.4506
End coords Destination point
-28.5783, 28.8233
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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451.0 km 5 hrs 17 min
Start Port Shepstone N2
Finish Mangaung
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on George Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Bazley Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    2.7 km
  4. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right towards N2: Durban
    0.6 km
  6. Continue straight
    87.3 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    0.5 km
  8. Turn left onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.0 km
  9. Continue straight onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.5 km
  10. Take the ramp straight towards N3
    0.9 km
  11. Merge slight right
    184.9 km
  12. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  14. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  15. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    4.6 km
  16. Turn left
    8.5 km
  17. Go straight
    29.4 km
  18. Turn left
    0.5 km
  19. Go straight
    4.2 km
  20. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    8.0 km
  21. Turn right
    0.4 km
  22. Turn left
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right
    0.2 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 20
Known total R982.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 20 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ Mangaung → Port Shepstone N2 Port Shepstone N2 to Johannesburg Port Shepstone N2 to Pretoria Port Shepstone N2 to Cape Town Port Shepstone N2 to Durban Johannesburg to Mangaung Pretoria to Mangaung Cape Town to Mangaung
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
225.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 38 min • 2 hrs 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.5 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
75.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
63.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mangaung
06:36 – 17:24
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 48 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 30 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,885.34
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.02
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R90.21
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,984.57
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Port Shepstone N2 Start: George Street -30.74278, 30.45056
Midpoint
225.8 km
Total: 451.0 km
Midpoint 225.8 km
451.0 km 5 hrs 17 min
Destination Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 451.0 km
Return-cycle span 902.1 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 17 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 225.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.74278, 30.45056
Midpoint -29.33085, 30.06223
End -28.57833, 28.82326
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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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 Port Shepstone N2 from Mangaung? +
Port Shepstone N2 is about 451.0 km from Mangaung by road.
How long does it take from Port Shepstone N2 to Mangaung? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Port Shepstone N2 to Mangaung in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Port Shepstone N2 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 Port Shepstone N2 to Mangaung? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R861.23 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R864.80 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,048.93 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,055.43 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Port Shepstone N2 to Mangaung? +
Yes. There are 20 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Durban
From Port Shepstone N2 To Mangaung
: Kingsburgh
From Port Shepstone N2 To Mangaung
Kingsway
From Port Shepstone N2 To Mangaung
Umbumbulu
From Port Shepstone N2 To Mangaung
: Harrismith
From Port Shepstone N2 To Mangaung
Bethlehem
From Port Shepstone N2 To Mangaung

Route Locations

Start area
Port Shepstone N2, KwaZulu-Natal
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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