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Distance from South Gate Columbine Avenue to Mangaung

South Gate Columbine Avenue to Mangaung is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 333.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 58 min.

N South Gate Columbine Avenue → Mangaung
Road distance
333.4 km
N12 N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
270.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 58 min
Return: 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
238 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R558.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R560.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R621.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R626.85
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R736.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R739.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R820.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R827.09
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R969.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R973.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,079.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,088.28
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
162° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
342° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2664, 27.9826
End coords Destination point
-28.5783, 28.8233
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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333.4 km 3 hrs 58 min
Start South Gate Columbine Avenue
Finish Mangaung
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.4 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Rifle Range Road
    3.3 km
  5. Turn right onto Xavier Street
    0.4 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    0.7 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    12.1 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N3: Heidelberg
    1.7 km
  9. Merge slight right
    57.8 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    200.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N5: Harrismith
    0.0 km
  13. Turn right
    4.9 km
  14. Turn left
    8.5 km
  15. Go straight
    29.4 km
  16. Turn left
    0.5 km
  17. Go straight
    4.2 km
  18. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    8.0 km
  19. Turn right
    0.4 km
  20. Turn left
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right
    0.2 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 5 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
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 -26.267, 28.073
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 -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Mangaung → South Gate Columbine Avenue South Gate Columbine Avenue to Johannesburg South Gate Columbine Avenue to Pretoria South Gate Columbine Avenue to Cape Town South Gate Columbine Avenue to Durban Johannesburg to Mangaung Pretoria to Mangaung Cape Town to Mangaung
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
167.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 59 min • 1 hr 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
24.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
55.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81%
☀ 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
9 hrs 8 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,393.80
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.67
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R66.69
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,467.15
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin South Gate Columbine Avenue -26.26640, 27.98259
Midpoint
167.0 km
Total: 333.4 km
Midpoint 167.0 km
333.4 km 3 hrs 58 min
Destination Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 333.4 km
Return-cycle span 666.9 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 58 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 6.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 167.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.26640, 27.98259
Midpoint -27.38047, 28.79532
End -28.57833, 28.82326
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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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 South Gate Columbine Avenue from Mangaung? +
South Gate Columbine Avenue is about 333.4 km from Mangaung by road.
How long does it take from South Gate Columbine Avenue to Mangaung? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from South Gate Columbine Avenue to Mangaung in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from South Gate Columbine Avenue 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 South Gate Columbine Avenue to Mangaung? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R558.19 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R560.83 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R621.81 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R626.85 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from South Gate Columbine Avenue to Mangaung? +
Yes. There are 15 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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

: O.R. Tambo International
From South Gate Columbine Avenue To Mangaung
eMalahleni
From South Gate Columbine Avenue To Mangaung
ern Bypass
From South Gate Columbine Avenue To Mangaung
: Heidelberg
From South Gate Columbine Avenue To Mangaung
Durban
From South Gate Columbine Avenue To Mangaung
: Harrismith
From South Gate Columbine Avenue To Mangaung
Bethlehem
From South Gate Columbine Avenue To Mangaung

Route Locations

Start area
South Gate Columbine Avenue, Gauteng
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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