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Distance from Shamrock Lane to Mangaung

Shamrock Lane to Mangaung is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 353.9 km in roughly 4 hrs 5 min.

N Shamrock Lane → Mangaung
Road distance
353.9 km
N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
257.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 5 min
Start point
Shamrock Lane
Return: 11 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
245 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R592.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R595.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R659.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R665.26
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R781.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R785.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R870.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R877.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,028.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,033.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,145.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,154.97
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
303° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
123° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8591, 31.0383
End coords Destination point
-28.5783, 28.8233
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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353.9 km 4 hrs 5 min
Start Shamrock Lane
Finish Mangaung
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Shamrock Lane
    0.1 km
  2. Continue straight onto Pickering Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Shepstone Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn left onto Monty Naicker Road
    24.4 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  6. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  8. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  9. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    4.6 km
  10. Turn left
    8.5 km
  11. Go straight
    29.4 km
  12. Turn left
    0.5 km
  13. Go straight
    4.2 km
  14. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    8.0 km
  15. Turn right
    0.4 km
  16. Turn left
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right
    0.2 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R767.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 16 toll points from our database.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Mangaung → Shamrock Lane Shamrock Lane to Johannesburg Shamrock Lane to Pretoria Shamrock Lane to Cape Town Shamrock Lane to Durban Johannesburg to Mangaung Pretoria to Mangaung Cape Town to Mangaung
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
177.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 2 min • 2 hrs 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
25.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
58.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
19.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mangaung
06:32 – 17:30
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 11 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,479.21
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.08
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R70.78
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,557.06
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Shamrock Lane Start: Shamrock Lane -29.85914, 31.03833
Midpoint
177.1 km
Total: 353.9 km
Midpoint 177.1 km
353.9 km 4 hrs 5 min
Destination Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 353.9 km
Return-cycle span 707.8 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 5 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 177.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.85914, 31.03833
Midpoint -29.00096, 29.81439
End -28.57833, 28.82326
Destination services

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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 9
How far is Shamrock Lane from Mangaung? +
Shamrock Lane is about 353.9 km from Mangaung by road.
How long does it take from Shamrock Lane to Mangaung? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Shamrock Lane to Mangaung in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Shamrock Lane 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 Shamrock Lane to Mangaung? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R592.39 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R595.19 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R659.91 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R665.26 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Shamrock Lane to Mangaung? +
Yes. There are 16 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Harrismith
From Shamrock Lane To Mangaung
Bethlehem
From Shamrock Lane To Mangaung

Route Locations

Start area
Shamrock Lane, 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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