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Distance from Ruby Gailey to Mangaung

N Ruby Gailey → Mangaung
Road distance
148.1 km
N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
92.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.60×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 53 min
Start point
Ruby Gailey
Return: 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
113 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R282.81
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R283.99
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R344.45
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R346.58
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R373.16
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R374.70
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R454.49
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R457.30
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R491.00
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R493.03
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R598.01
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R601.71
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
267° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
87° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.5362, 29.7705
End coords Destination point
-28.5783, 28.8233
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Ruby Gailey to Mangaung is a practical regional trip, covering about 148.1 km in roughly 1 hr 53 min.
Travel modes
Ruby Gailey → Mangaung
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Car
148.1 km
1 hr 53 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
148.1 km
~2 hrs 16 min
65 km/h avg
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Start, destination and route line.

148.1 km 1 hr 53 min
Start Ruby Gailey
Finish Mangaung
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Ruby Gailey
    1.5 km
  2. Turn left onto Cochrane Road
    0.8 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Egerton Road
    0.7 km
  4. Turn right
    4.8 km
  5. Turn left
    2.6 km
  6. Turn right
    12.6 km
  7. Take the exit ramp right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.9 km
  8. Merge slight right
    17.3 km
  9. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  12. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    4.6 km
  13. Turn left
    8.5 km
  14. Go straight
    29.4 km
  15. Turn left
    0.5 km
  16. Go straight
    4.2 km
  17. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    8.0 km
  18. Turn right
    0.4 km
  19. Turn left
    0.1 km
  20. Turn right
    0.2 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R260.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Mangaung → Ruby Gailey Ruby Gailey to Johannesburg Ruby Gailey to Pretoria Ruby Gailey to Cape Town Ruby Gailey to Durban Johannesburg to Mangaung Pretoria to Mangaung Cape Town to Mangaung
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
74.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
56 min • 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
10.7 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
24.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
62.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mangaung
06:37 – 17:24
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R619.11
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.96
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R29.62
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R651.70
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 Ruby Gailey Start: Ruby Gailey -28.53618, 29.77053
Midpoint
74.1 km
Total: 148.1 km
Midpoint 74.1 km
148.1 km 1 hr 53 min
Destination Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 148.1 km
Return-cycle span 296.2 km
Traversal time 1 hr 53 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 14.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 74.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.53618, 29.77053
Midpoint -28.34741, 29.28348
End -28.57833, 28.82326
Destination services

Available in Mangaung

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
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 8
How far is Ruby Gailey from Mangaung? +
Ruby Gailey is about 148.1 km from Mangaung by road.
How long does it take from Ruby Gailey to Mangaung? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ruby Gailey to Mangaung in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ruby Gailey 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 Ruby Gailey to Mangaung? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R282.81 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R283.99 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R344.45 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R346.58 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ruby Gailey to Mangaung? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

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From Ruby Gailey To Mangaung
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Route Locations

Start area
Ruby Gailey, 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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