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Distance from Potchefstroom to Mashishing

Potchefstroom to Mashishing is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 443.8 km in roughly 5 hrs 32 min.

N Potchefstroom → Mashishing
Road distance
443.8 km
N12 N3 R36
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
378.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 32 min
End point
Pos Street
Return: 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
332 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 2 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R742.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R746.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R827.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R834.32
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R980.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R984.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,091.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,100.84
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,289.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,295.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,436.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,448.48
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
62° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
242° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.7078, 27.0958
End coords Destination point
-25.0886, 30.4197
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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443.8 km 5 hrs 32 min
Start Potchefstroom
Finish Mashishing
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Luke Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Retief Street
    0.8 km
  5. Turn right onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    0.4 km
  6. Turn left onto James Moroka Avenue
    0.6 km
  7. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    104.7 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    27.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  11. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  13. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  15. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    15.2 km
  16. Continue left
    49.3 km
  17. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    2.9 km
  18. Continue straight onto Freedom Street
    1.2 km
  19. Turn left onto Pos Street
    0.2 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R294.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Mashishing → Potchefstroom Potchefstroom to Johannesburg Potchefstroom to Pretoria Potchefstroom to Cape Town Potchefstroom to Durban Johannesburg to Mashishing Pretoria to Mashishing Cape Town to Mashishing
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
221.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 46 min • 2 hrs 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
73.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mashishing
06:20 – 17:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 8 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 42 min
SunriseDawn break
06:20
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,855.12
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.88
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R88.76
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,952.76
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Potchefstroom -26.70778, 27.09583
Midpoint
221.9 km
Total: 443.8 km
Midpoint 221.9 km
443.8 km 5 hrs 32 min
Destination Mashishing End: Pos Street -25.08861, 30.41972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 443.8 km
Return-cycle span 887.6 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 32 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 221.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.70778, 27.09583
Midpoint -26.01685, 28.94748
End -25.08861, 30.41972
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Mashishing
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Mashishing
6
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Questions 9
How far is Potchefstroom from Mashishing? +
Potchefstroom is about 443.8 km from Mashishing by road.
How long does it take from Potchefstroom to Mashishing? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Potchefstroom to Mashishing in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Potchefstroom to Mashishing? +
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 Potchefstroom to Mashishing? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R742.93 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R746.45 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R827.61 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R834.32 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Potchefstroom to Mashishing? +
Yes. There are 14 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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: Nelspruit
From Potchefstroom To Mashishing
Schoemanskloof
From Potchefstroom To Mashishing

Route Locations

Start area
Potchefstroom
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mashishing
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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