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Distance from Robert Mugabe Way to Bale

N Robert Mugabe Way → Bale
Road distance
726.5 km
Robert Mugabe Way to Bale is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 726.5 km in roughly 7 hrs 49 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
514.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.41×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 49 min
Start point
Robert Mugabe Way
Return: 15 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
469 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,461.96
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,467.71
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,460.39
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,530.48
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,928.97
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,936.56
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,926.90
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,019.38
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,538.12
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,548.11
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,535.40
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,657.08
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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
-22.4310, 30.6720
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 12 °C Robert Mugabe Way Clear Sky View Forecast → 16 °C Bale Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Robert Mugabe Way → Bale
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726.5 km
7 hrs 49 min
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Two-wheeler
726.5 km
~11 hrs 10 min
65 km/h avg
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726.5 km 7 hrs 49 min
Start Robert Mugabe Way
Finish Bale
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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
    50.0 km
  28. Turn left
    86.4 km
  29. Turn right
    3.6 km
  30. Turn left
    0.3 km
  31. Turn right
    0.3 km
  32. Turn right
    0.1 km
  33. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R61.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Routes ↩ Bale → 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 Bale Pretoria to Bale Cape Town to Bale
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
364.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 54 min • 3 hrs 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
52.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
120.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
39.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
70.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bale
06:32 – 17:19
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:56
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,036.67
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.53
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R145.29
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,196.49
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (42)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
8
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Robert Mugabe Way Start: Robert Mugabe Way -17.81053, 30.92794
Midpoint
364.1 km
Total: 726.5 km
Midpoint 364.1 km
726.5 km 7 hrs 49 min
Destination Bale -22.43096, 30.67201

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 726.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,452.9 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 364.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -17.81053, 30.92794
Midpoint -20.57660, 30.68746
End -22.43096, 30.67201
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Questions 9
How far is Robert Mugabe Way from Bale? +
Robert Mugabe Way is about 726.5 km from Bale by road.
How long does it take from Robert Mugabe Way to Bale? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Robert Mugabe Way to Bale 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 Bale? +
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 Bale? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,461.96 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,467.71 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,460.39 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,530.48 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Robert Mugabe Way to Bale? +
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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