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Distance from Robert Mugabe Way to 40

Robert Mugabe Way to 40 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,241.2 km in roughly 14 hrs 4 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Robert Mugabe Way → 40
Road distance
1,241.2 km
N2 R101
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,004.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
49
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 4 min
Start point
Robert Mugabe Way
Return: 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
844 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
15 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,077.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,087.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,314.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,333.30
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,741.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,754.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,053.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,078.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,607.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,624.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,018.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,050.87
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
183° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
3° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-17.8105, 30.9279
End coords Destination point
-26.8295, 30.4316
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,241.2 km 14 hrs 4 min
Start Robert Mugabe Way
Finish 40
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Robert Mugabe Way
    1.4 km
  2. Turn left onto Harare - Bulawayo Highway
    2.5 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto High Glen Road
    0.2 km
  4. Continue onto High Glen Road
    6.9 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto High Glen Road
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto High Glen Road
    6.3 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards Beatrice
    0.3 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Simon Mazorodze
    7.8 km
  9. Continue slight right onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    21.8 km
  10. Continue straight onto Harare Masvingo Beitbridge Road
    48.5 km
  11. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    48.9 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    0.2 km
  13. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    2.5 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    145.9 km
  16. Continue straight onto Josiah Tongogara Road
    4.2 km
  17. Turn right onto Robert Mugabe Way
    0.9 km
  18. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    1.2 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    280.5 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    4.1 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  24. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.9 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  26. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.3 km
  27. Continue straight
    94.2 km
  28. Go straight
    10.8 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  30. Continue
    5.0 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  32. Continue
    157.3 km
  33. Take the exit ramp left towards R101: Mokopane
    1.4 km
  34. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  35. Continue straight
    19.2 km
  36. Continue left
    115.7 km
  37. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  38. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    77.5 km
  39. Continue straight onto Walter Sisulu Street
    6.9 km
  40. Turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    4.1 km
  41. Turn right
    48.2 km
  42. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  43. Continue
    53.0 km
  44. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  45. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    58.6 km
  46. Take the exit ramp left
    0.2 km
  47. Turn right
    2.1 km
  48. Turn right
    1.1 km
  49. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R492.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Routes ↩ 40 → Robert Mugabe Way Robert Mugabe Way to Johannesburg Robert Mugabe Way to Pretoria Robert Mugabe Way to Cape Town Robert Mugabe Way to Durban Johannesburg to 40 Pretoria to 40 Cape Town to 40
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
622.1 km
Harare Province to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 2 min • 7 hrs 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Harare Province to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
89.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
206.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
67.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 40
06:23 – 17:26
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,188.10
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R24.82
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R248.23
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,461.16
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (64)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
11
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
14
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Robert Mugabe Way Start: Robert Mugabe Way -17.81053, 30.92794
Midpoint
622.1 km
Total: 1,241.2 km
Midpoint 622.1 km
1,241.2 km 14 hrs 4 min
Destination 40 -26.82950, 30.43158

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Harare Province to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 1,241.2 km
Return-cycle span 2,482.3 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 4 min
Maneuver count 49
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 622.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -17.81053, 30.92794
Midpoint -22.51289, 29.97129
End -26.82950, 30.43158
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around 40
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Questions 9
How far is Robert Mugabe Way from 40? +
Robert Mugabe Way is about 1,241.2 km from 40 by road.
How long does it take from Robert Mugabe Way to 40? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Robert Mugabe Way to 40 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 Robert Mugabe Way to 40? +
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 Robert Mugabe Way to 40? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,077.72 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,087.55 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,314.54 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,333.30 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Robert Mugabe Way to 40? +
Yes. There are 8 tollgates 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 crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Beatrice
From Robert Mugabe Way To 40
Chivu
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Gutu
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Mvuma
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Masvingo
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Simon Mazorodze
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: Mokopane
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Marble Hall
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Route Locations

Start area
Robert Mugabe Way, Harare Province
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
40, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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