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Distance from Wellington to Mangaung N5

N Wellington → Mangaung N5
Road distance
952.8 km
N1 R706
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
848.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 36 min
Start point
Rose Street
Return: 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
636 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,819.41
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,826.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,215.95
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,229.67
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,400.61
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,410.56
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,923.82
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,941.92
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,158.69
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,171.80
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,847.13
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,870.95
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
56° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
236° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.6431, 19.0106
End coords Destination point
-29.1164, 26.2155
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Wellington to Mangaung N5 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 952.8 km in roughly 10 hrs 36 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Wellington → Mangaung N5
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Car
952.8 km
10 hrs 36 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
952.8 km
~14 hrs 39 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
953 km
↑ 6 hrs 41 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 54 min
With airport
~3 hrs 54 min
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952.8 km 10 hrs 36 min
Start Wellington
Finish Mangaung N5
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Rose Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Burg Street
    0.4 km
  3. Turn right onto Blouvlei Road
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Piet Retief Street
    3.6 km
  5. Continue straight onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive
    3.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Van der Stel
    3.6 km
  7. Turn left onto Klein Drakenstein Road
    2.5 km
  8. Turn right onto Sonstraal Road
    0.3 km
  9. Take the ramp left towards N1: Worcester
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight right
    401.5 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  13. Continue straight
    527.7 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R706: Curie Avenue
    0.4 km
  15. Turn right onto Curie Avenue towards Fauna
    2.4 km
  16. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right towards R706
    0.1 km
  18. Go straight onto Curie Avenue
    2.0 km
  19. Continue straight onto Kolbe Avenue
    1.1 km
  20. Continue straight onto President Boshoff Street
    0.5 km
  21. Continue straight onto Markgraaff Street
    0.5 km
  22. Turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.2 km
  23. Turn right
    0.1 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Routes ↩ Mangaung N5 → Wellington Wellington to Johannesburg Wellington to Pretoria Wellington to Cape Town Wellington to Durban Johannesburg to Mangaung N5 Pretoria to Mangaung N5 Cape Town to Mangaung N5
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Halfway point
476.4 km
Western Cape to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 18 min • 5 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
68.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
158.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
51.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mangaung N5
06:51 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:51
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,982.91
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.06
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R190.57
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,192.54
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Wellington Start: Rose Street -33.64306, 19.01056
Midpoint
476.4 km
Total: 952.8 km
Midpoint 476.4 km
952.8 km 10 hrs 36 min
Destination Mangaung N5 -29.11640, 26.21550

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Free State
One-way road span 952.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,905.7 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 476.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.64306, 19.01056
Midpoint -31.97977, 23.01720
End -29.11640, 26.21550
Places

Places in Mangaung N5

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40 places
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9301, Free State
📍
Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
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Department store

Edgars

🏬 Department store Bloemfontein
📍
Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket 105-107 Henry Street Logan Waterfront, Bloemfontein, 9300, Free State
🏬
Shopping centre

Loch Logan Mall

🏬 Shopping centre 105 Henry
📍
Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9301, Free State
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Clothing store

Spitz

👔 Clothing store Bloemfontein
👔
Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
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Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
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Supermarket

Boxer

📍 Supermarket East Burger Street, Bloemfontein, 9300, Orange Free State
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Bank

Nedbank

🏦 Bank Henry Street, Bloemfontein
🏦
Bank

FNB

🏦 Bank Nelson Mandela Drive
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9301, Free State
📍
Convenience store

Monate Cash & Carry

📍 Convenience store Bloemfontein
📍
Supermarket

Dream Supermarket

📍 Supermarket Kolbe Avenue
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School

St. Andrews Pre Primary

🏫 School 3rd Avenue, Bloemfontein
🏫
School

Haasbekkie Pre-Primary

🏫 School Bloemfontein
👔
Clothing store

Fashion World

👔 Clothing store Kellner Street
📍
Convenience store

Bonjour

📍 Convenience store Boemfontien
👔
Clothing store

Truworths

👔 Clothing store Kellner Street
🏫
School

St. Andrew's

🏫 School Bloemfontein
👔
Clothing store

Foschini Mimosa Mall

👔 Clothing store Kellner Street
🏫
School

Sentraal Pre-Primary School

🏫 School Bloemfontein
🏫
School

Free State School of Nursing

🏫 School Kolbe Avenue, Bloemfontein
🏬
Shopping centre

Mimosa Mall

🏬 Shopping centre Bloemfontein
🏫
School

Sentraal Primary School

🏫 School Bloemfontein
📍
Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Bloemfontein
🏫
School

Castle Bridge School

🏫 School James Dick Street, Bloemfontein
👔
Clothing store

Bridal Emporium

👔 Clothing store 14 General Hertzog
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Fuel station

BP

⛽ Fuel station McGregor Street, Bloemfontein, 9306, Free State
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9300, Free State
👔
Clothing store

Adenddorf machinery mart

👔 Clothing store 10 Harvey Road, 9301
🏫
School

🏫 School Haldon Road
🏬
Department store

Quantum cigarettes

🏬 Department store 228 Mlamleli Road
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Fakulteits Street
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9301, Free State
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9301, Free State
🏬
Shopping centre

TGS Shopping Center

🏬 Shopping centre 46 Wilde Als Avenue, 9301
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9300, Free State
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Questions 9
How far is Wellington from Mangaung N5? +
Wellington is about 952.8 km from Mangaung N5 by road.
How long does it take from Wellington to Mangaung N5? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Wellington to Mangaung N5 in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Wellington to Mangaung N5? +
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 Wellington to Mangaung N5? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,819.41 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,826.95 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,215.95 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,229.67 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Wellington to Mangaung N5? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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 crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Van der Stel
From Wellington To Mangaung N5
: Worcester
From Wellington To Mangaung N5
: Johannesburg
From Wellington To Mangaung N5
Jagersfontein
From Wellington To Mangaung N5
Fauna
From Wellington To Mangaung N5
Fichardtpark
From Wellington To Mangaung N5

Route Locations

Start area
Wellington, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mangaung N5, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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