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Distance from Wessel Close to Mbekweni

Wessel Close to Mbekweni is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 651.3 km in roughly 7 hrs 56 min.

N Wessel Close → Mbekweni
Road distance
651.3 km
M12 M30 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
485.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.34×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 56 min
Start point
Wessel Close
Return: 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
476 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,090.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,095.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,214.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,224.40
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,438.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,445.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,602.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,615.52
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,892.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,901.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,108.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,125.69
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
187° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
7° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0428, 28.0610
End coords Destination point
-30.3800, 27.4777
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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651.3 km 7 hrs 56 min
Start Wessel Close
Finish Mbekweni
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Wessel Close
    0.1 km
  2. Continue slight right onto Wessel Close
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Rivonia Road
    0.4 km
  4. Take the ramp straight towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    37.4 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork
    364.3 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M30: Mangaung
    0.9 km
  8. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Rudolf Greyling
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Rudolf Greyling
    8.6 km
  11. Turn slight left towards M12
    0.1 km
  12. Go straight onto Doctor Belcher Road
    5.4 km
  13. Continue straight
    101.4 km
  14. Continue straight
    56.1 km
  15. Turn left onto Ralph Street
    1.5 km
  16. Turn left
    44.2 km
  17. Turn left
    15.2 km
  18. Turn left
    4.7 km
  19. Turn left
    0.1 km
  20. Turn right
    0.7 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.9 km
  22. Turn right
    0.3 km
  23. Turn slight left
    0.2 km
  24. Turn left
    0.2 km
  25. Turn right
    0.0 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Mbekweni → Wessel Close Wessel Close to Johannesburg Wessel Close to Pretoria Wessel Close to Cape Town Wessel Close to Durban Johannesburg to Mbekweni Pretoria to Mbekweni Cape Town to Mbekweni
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
326.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 58 min • 3 hrs 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
46.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
108.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
35.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mbekweni
06:41 – 17:31
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 50 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 8 min
SunriseDawn break
06:41
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,722.45
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.03
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R130.26
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,865.73
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Wessel Close Start: Wessel Close -26.04277, 28.06104
Midpoint
326.2 km
Total: 651.3 km
Midpoint 326.2 km
651.3 km 7 hrs 56 min
Destination Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 651.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,302.6 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 56 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 326.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.04277, 28.06104
Midpoint -28.63174, 26.90348
End -30.37997, 27.47773
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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Mbekweni
2
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Questions 9
How far is Wessel Close from Mbekweni? +
Wessel Close is about 651.3 km from Mbekweni by road.
How long does it take from Wessel Close to Mbekweni? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Wessel Close to Mbekweni 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 Wessel Close to Mbekweni? +
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 Wessel Close to Mbekweni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,090.28 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,095.44 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,214.55 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,224.40 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Wessel Close to Mbekweni? +
Yes. There are 17 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Bloemfontein
From Wessel Close To Mbekweni
Western Bypass
From Wessel Close To Mbekweni
: Mangaung
From Wessel Close To Mbekweni
Bram Fischer
From Wessel Close To Mbekweni
Rudolf Greyling
From Wessel Close To Mbekweni

Route Locations

Start area
Wessel Close, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mbekweni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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