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Distance from Potsdam to Mangaung

N Potsdam → Mangaung
Road distance
879 km
Provincial mix · N5 / R57
Potsdam to Mangaung is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 879.0 km in roughly 10 hrs 41 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
501.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.75×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
39
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 41 min
Return: 21 hrs 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
641 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,768.97
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,775.93
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,767.07
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,851.88
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,334.06
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,343.24
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,331.55
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,443.45
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,071.13
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,083.21
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,067.83
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,215.07
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
13° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
193° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.9697, 27.6503
End coords Destination point
-28.5783, 28.8233
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 21 °C Potsdam Clear Sky View Forecast → 13 °C Mangaung Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Potsdam → Mangaung
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Car
879 km
10 hrs 41 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
879 km
~13 hrs 31 min
65 km/h avg
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879 km 641 min
Start Potsdam
Finish Mangaung
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  1. Directions from Potsdam to Mangaung via N5
    National highway N5
  2. Directions from Potsdam to Mangaung via R57
    Provincial road route R57
  3. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  5. Turn left
    0.0 km
  6. Turn left
    1.1 km
  7. Continue straight onto Road 780
    0.9 km
  8. Continue left onto Road 780
    0.9 km
  9. Turn left
    0.1 km
  10. Turn left onto Golden Highway
    5.1 km
  11. Continue straight onto Qumza Highway
    0.7 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.0 km
  13. Turn slight left
    0.2 km
  14. Turn right
    15.5 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.1 km
  16. Continue straight onto Brauns Road
    1.9 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn left
    145.4 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street East
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Cathcart Street East
    2.8 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  23. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    162.9 km
  26. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    72.0 km
  27. Continue right onto Rascher Street
    122.0 km
  28. Turn left
    2.6 km
  29. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  30. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    120.2 km
  31. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  32. Turn right
    66.5 km
  33. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  34. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    44.2 km
  35. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R57: Kestell
    0.4 km
  36. At the end of the road, turn right
    29.0 km
  37. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    8.0 km
  38. Turn right
    0.4 km
  39. Turn left
    0.1 km
  40. Turn right
    0.2 km
  41. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Mangaung → Potsdam Potsdam to Johannesburg Potsdam to Pretoria Potsdam to Cape Town Potsdam to Durban Johannesburg to Mangaung Pretoria to Mangaung Cape Town to Mangaung
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
439.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 20 min • 5 hrs 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
63.3 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
146.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
47.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
57%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mangaung
06:52 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:03
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 21 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 48 min
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,674.37
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R17.58
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R175.81
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,867.75
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (25)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Potsdam -32.96972, 27.65028
Midpoint
439.8 km
Total: 879 km
Midpoint 439.8 km
879 km 641 min
Destination Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 879 km
Return-cycle span 1758 km
Traversal time 641 min
Maneuver count 39
Maneuver density 4.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 439.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.96972, 27.65028
Midpoint -30.01283, 26.40719
End -28.57833, 28.82326
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Questions 9
How far is Potsdam from Mangaung? +
Potsdam is about 879 km from Mangaung by road.
How long does it take from Potsdam to Mangaung? +
The drive usually takes about 641 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Potsdam to Mangaung in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Potsdam 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 Potsdam to Mangaung? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,768.97 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,775.93 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,767.07 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,851.88 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Potsdam to Mangaung? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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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