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Distance from Vanderbijlpark to Mangaung

N Vanderbijlpark → Mangaung
Road distance
257.6 km
Provincial mix · R57
Vanderbijlpark to Mangaung is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 257.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 57 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
229.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 57 min
Return: 7 hrs 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
237 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
65.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R491.78
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R493.82
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R598.96
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R602.67
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R648.87
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R651.56
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R790.29
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R795.19
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R853.78
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R857.32
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,039.86
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,046.30
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
155° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
335° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.7069, 27.8363
End coords Destination point
-28.5783, 28.8233
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 10 °C Vanderbijlpark Fair View Forecast → 8 °C Mangaung Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Vanderbijlpark → Mangaung
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Car
257.6 km
3 hrs 57 min
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Two-wheeler
257.6 km
~3 hrs 57 min
65 km/h avg
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258 km
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257.6 km 3 hrs 57 min
Start Vanderbijlpark
Finish Mangaung
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Directions from Vanderbijlpark to Mangaung via R57
Provincial road route R57
  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Go straight onto Frikkie Meyer Boulevard
    0.2 km
  3. Continue make a U-turn onto Frikkie Meyer Boulevard
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Barrage Road
    1.9 km
  5. Turn slight left towards R57
    0.2 km
  6. Go straight
    68.5 km
  7. Turn left
    3.2 km
  8. Continue straight
    78.6 km
  9. Turn left onto Voortrekker
    0.9 km
  10. Turn right
    95.1 km
  11. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    8.0 km
  12. Turn right
    0.4 km
  13. Turn left
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right
    0.2 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Mangaung → Vanderbijlpark Vanderbijlpark to Johannesburg Vanderbijlpark to Pretoria Vanderbijlpark to Cape Town Vanderbijlpark to Durban Johannesburg to Mangaung Pretoria to Mangaung Cape Town to Mangaung
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Halfway point
129.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 58 min • 1 hr 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
42.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mangaung
06:45 – 17:17
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 31 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:45
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,076.56
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.15
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R51.51
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,133.22
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Vanderbijlpark -26.70689, 27.83627
Midpoint
129.0 km
Total: 257.6 km
Midpoint 129.0 km
257.6 km 3 hrs 57 min
Destination Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 257.6 km
Return-cycle span 515.1 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 57 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 5.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 129.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.70689, 27.83627
Midpoint -27.72638, 28.21281
End -28.57833, 28.82326
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How far is Vanderbijlpark from Mangaung? +
Vanderbijlpark is about 257.6 km from Mangaung by road.
How long does it take from Vanderbijlpark to Mangaung? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Vanderbijlpark to Mangaung in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Vanderbijlpark 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 Vanderbijlpark to Mangaung? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R491.78 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R493.82 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R598.96 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R602.67 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Vanderbijlpark to Mangaung? +
No tollgates are 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

Frikkie Meyer Boulevard
From Vanderbijlpark To Mangaung
Voortrekker
From Vanderbijlpark To Mangaung

Route Locations

Start area
Vanderbijlpark
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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