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Distance from Umbilo to Mangaung

Umbilo to Mangaung is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 352.6 km in roughly 4 hrs 7 min.

N Umbilo → Mangaung
Road distance
352.6 km
219.1 mi • 190.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
254.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 7 min
Return: 8 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 7 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R590.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R593.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R657.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R662.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R778.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R782.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R867.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R874.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,024.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,029.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,141.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,150.74
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 7 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 22 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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352.6 km 4 hrs 7 min
Start Umbilo
Finish Mangaung
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Cunningham Road
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right onto Bartle Road
    0.6 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Oliver Lea Drive
    0.3 km
  4. Turn right onto Sarnia Road
    0.5 km
  5. Turn slight right towards M5: Bluff
    0.1 km
  6. Take the ramp straight towards M7
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive
    0.4 km
  8. Continue make a U-turn onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive
    15.0 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.1 km
  10. Merge slight left
    5.5 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  12. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  14. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  15. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    4.6 km
  16. Turn left
    8.5 km
  17. Go straight
    29.4 km
  18. Turn left
    0.5 km
  19. Go straight
    4.2 km
  20. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    8.0 km
  21. Turn right
    0.4 km
  22. Turn left
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right
    0.2 km
  24. 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 N3
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
176.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 3 min • 2 hrs 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Umbilo → Mangaung
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Umbilo
Destination area Arrival
Mangaung
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Umbilo → Mangaung
Umbilo 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 Similar distance
59.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
76.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
19.9 km
Rev Related route set
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Mangaung → Umbilo
Umbilo ↔ Mangaung
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Umbilo -29.89056, 30.97778
Midpoint
176.4 km
Total: 352.6 km
Midpoint 176.4 km
352.6 km 4 hrs 7 min
Destination Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 352.6 km
Return-cycle span 705.2 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 7 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 6.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 176.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.89056, 30.97778
Midpoint -28.99549, 29.81251
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 Umbilo from Mangaung? +
Umbilo is about 352.6 km from Mangaung by road.
How long does it take from Umbilo to Mangaung? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Umbilo to Mangaung in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Umbilo 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 Umbilo to Mangaung? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R590.22 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R593.02 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R657.50 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R662.83 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Umbilo 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Bluff
From Umbilo To Mangaung
Mobeni
From Umbilo To Mangaung
: Pietermaritzburg
From Umbilo To Mangaung
: Harrismith
From Umbilo To Mangaung
Bethlehem
From Umbilo To Mangaung

Route Locations

Start area
Umbilo
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 Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 59.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 76.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 19.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 114.0 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 197.4 km

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