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Distance from Western Bypass to Mangaung

N Western Bypass → Mangaung
Road distance
352.2 km
Highway dominant · N5
Western Bypass to Mangaung is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 352.2 km in roughly 4 hrs 4 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
291.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 4 min
Start point
Western Bypass
Return: 8 hrs 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
244 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R708.82
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R711.61
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R708.06
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R742.04
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R935.24
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R938.92
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R934.24
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R979.08
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,230.58
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,235.43
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,229.26
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,288.26
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
163° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
343° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0716, 27.9742
End coords Destination point
-28.5783, 28.8233
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 16 °C Western Bypass Clear Sky View Forecast → 11 °C Mangaung Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Western Bypass → Mangaung
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Car
352.2 km
4 hrs 4 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
352.2 km
~5 hrs 25 min
65 km/h avg
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352.2 km 244 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Mangaung
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Western Bypass to Mangaung via N5
    National highway N5
  2. Head on Western Bypass
    36.7 km
  3. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork
    200.3 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards N5: Harrismith
    0.0 km
  7. Turn right
    4.9 km
  8. Turn left
    8.5 km
  9. Go straight
    29.4 km
  10. Turn left
    0.5 km
  11. Go straight
    4.2 km
  12. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    8.0 km
  13. Turn right
    0.4 km
  14. Turn left
    0.1 km
  15. Turn right
    0.2 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 17
Known total R678.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. 7 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
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 -26.116, 28.133
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 -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Mangaung → Western Bypass Western Bypass to Johannesburg Western Bypass to Pretoria Western Bypass to Cape Town Western Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to Mangaung Pretoria to Mangaung Cape Town to Mangaung
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
176.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 2 min • 2 hrs 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
25.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
58.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
19.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mangaung
06:52 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:03
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 21 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 6 min
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,472.30
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.04
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R70.44
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,549.79
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass Start: Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
176.5 km
Total: 352.2 km
Midpoint 176.5 km
352.2 km 244 min
Destination Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 352.2 km
Return-cycle span 704.4 km
Traversal time 244 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 176.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -27.29904, 28.76889
End -28.57833, 28.82326
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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from Mangaung? +
Western Bypass is about 352.2 km from Mangaung by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Mangaung? +
The drive usually takes about 244 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Mangaung in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass 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 Western Bypass to Mangaung? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R708.82 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R711.61 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R708.06 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R742.04 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Mangaung? +
Yes. There are 17 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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