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Distance from Somerset to Mangaung

Somerset to Mangaung is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 357.7 km in roughly 4 hrs 13 min.

N Somerset → Mangaung
Road distance
357.7 km
222.3 mi • 193.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
291.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 12 min
Return: 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
252 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R598.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R601.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R667.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R672.52
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R790.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R793.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R880.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R887.35
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,039.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,044.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,158.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,167.56
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Mangaung
11.1°C
Light drizzle
Feels like Perceived temperature
10.6°C
Day range High / low
H 12° • L 8°
Rain chance Today's probability
100%
Wind 10m wind speed
3 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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357.7 km 4 hrs 13 min
Start Somerset
Finish Mangaung
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Taurus Road
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Apollo Road
    0.3 km
  5. Turn right onto Northumberland Avenue
    1.0 km
  6. Turn right onto Olievenhout Avenue
    1.5 km
  7. Turn right onto Malibongwe Drive
    2.3 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    0.8 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    35.9 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    200.3 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N5: Harrismith
    0.0 km
  14. Turn right
    4.9 km
  15. Turn left
    8.5 km
  16. Go straight
    29.4 km
  17. Turn left
    0.5 km
  18. Go straight
    4.2 km
  19. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    8.0 km
  20. Turn right
    0.4 km
  21. Turn left
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right
    0.2 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 22
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 22 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
179.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 6 min • 2 hrs 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Somerset → Mangaung
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Somerset, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Mangaung
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Somerset → Mangaung
Somerset Origin postcode
Not available
Mangaung Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
64.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
81.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
14.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Mangaung → Somerset
Somerset ↔ Mangaung
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Somerset to Pretoria Related trip
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Somerset to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Somerset -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint
179.2 km
Total: 357.7 km
Midpoint 179.2 km
357.7 km 4 hrs 13 min
Destination Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 357.7 km
Return-cycle span 715.5 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 13 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 6.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 179.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07500, 27.93722
Midpoint -27.27522, 28.76117
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 Somerset from Mangaung? +
Somerset is about 357.7 km from Mangaung by road.
How long does it take from Somerset to Mangaung? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Somerset to Mangaung in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Somerset 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 Somerset to Mangaung? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R598.85 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R601.68 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R667.11 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R672.52 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Somerset to Mangaung? +
Yes. There are 22 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Pretoria
From Somerset To Mangaung
Western Bypass
From Somerset To Mangaung
: Harrismith
From Somerset To Mangaung
Bethlehem
From Somerset To Mangaung

Route Locations

Start area
Somerset, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mangaung
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 64.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 81.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 14.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 119.2 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 196.2 km

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