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Distance from Western Bypass to Mangaung N5 N1

N Western Bypass → Mangaung N5 N1
Road distance
419.9 km
M81 N1 N8 R64
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
376.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 26 min
Start point
Western Bypass
End point
Western Bypass
Return: 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
266 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
94.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R801.68
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R805.01
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R976.41
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R982.45
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,057.77
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,062.16
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,288.31
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,296.29
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,391.81
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,397.58
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,695.15
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,705.65
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
207° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
27° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0716, 27.9742
End coords Destination point
-29.0631, 26.1943
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Western Bypass to Mangaung N5 N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 419.9 km in roughly 4 hrs 26 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Western Bypass → Mangaung N5 N1
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Car
419.9 km
4 hrs 26 min
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Two-wheeler
419.9 km
~6 hrs 27 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
420 km
↑ 1 hr 35 min faster
Flight time
50 min
With airport
~2 hrs 50 min
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419.9 km 4 hrs 26 min
Start Western Bypass
Finish Mangaung N5 N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Western Bypass
    4.9 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M81
    0.4 km
  3. Keep slight right at the fork towards M81
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right towards N1 Toll: Bloemfontein
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    32.7 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork
    376.5 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  8. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive towards R64: Boshof
    0.4 km
  9. Turn right towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    3.3 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 16 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 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 ↩ Mangaung N5 N1 → Western Bypass Western Bypass to Johannesburg Western Bypass to Pretoria Western Bypass to Cape Town Western Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to Mangaung N5 N1 Pretoria to Mangaung N5 N1 Cape Town to Mangaung N5 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
210.3 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 13 min • 2 hrs 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
30.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
69.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mangaung N5 N1
06:52 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 38 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 25 min
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,754.98
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.40
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R83.97
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,847.35
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Western Bypass Start: Western Bypass -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint
210.3 km
Total: 419.9 km
Midpoint 210.3 km
419.9 km 4 hrs 26 min
Destination Mangaung N5 N1 End: Western Bypass -29.06312, 26.19430

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Free State
One-way road span 419.9 km
Return-cycle span 839.7 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 26 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 210.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07156, 27.97418
Midpoint -27.67536, 27.25048
End -29.06312, 26.19430
Places

Places in Mangaung N5 N1

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

36 places
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Bloemfontein
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Bloemfontein
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Supermarket

Econo Foods

📍 Supermarket 27 Toon van den Heever Street, Bloemfontein, 9301
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Bloemfontein
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School

🏫 School 37 General Conroy Street, Bloemfontein, 9301
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Supermarket

Checkers

📍 Supermarket Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
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Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Bloemfontein, 9301, Gauteng
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9301, Free State
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School

Brebner Primary School

🏫 School 31 Deale Road, Bloemfontein, 9301
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Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Eeufees Road, Noordstad, 9301, Free State
📍
Supermarket

Woolworth Express Food

📍 Supermarket Eeufees Road
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Clothing store

Bridal Emporium

👔 Clothing store 14 General Hertzog
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9301, Free State
👔
Clothing store

Pick n Pay Clothing

👔 Clothing store 5 Maretha Maartens Street, Bloemfontein, 9301
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School

St. Andrew's

🏫 School Bloemfontein
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School

St. Andrews Pre Primary

🏫 School 3rd Avenue, Bloemfontein
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University

University of the Free State

🏫 University 205 Nelson Mandela Drive, Bloemfontein, 9301
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Clothing store

Foschini Mimosa Mall

👔 Clothing store Kellner Street
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Shopping centre

Mimosa Mall

🏬 Shopping centre Bloemfontein
👔
Clothing store

Truworths

👔 Clothing store Kellner Street
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Clothing store

Fashion World

👔 Clothing store Kellner Street
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Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Fakulteits Street
🏦
Bank

FNB

🏦 Bank Nelson Mandela Drive
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Bank

Nedbank

🏦 Bank Henry Street, Bloemfontein
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9301, Free State
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Clothing store

Spitz

👔 Clothing store Bloemfontein
🏬
Shopping centre

Loch Logan Mall

🏬 Shopping centre 105 Henry
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9301, Free State
🏬
Department store

Edgars

🏬 Department store Bloemfontein
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School

Sentraal Primary School

🏫 School Bloemfontein
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School

Haasbekkie Pre-Primary

🏫 School Bloemfontein
🏫
School

Sentraal Pre-Primary School

🏫 School Bloemfontein
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9300, Free State
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9301, Free State
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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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Questions 9
How far is Western Bypass from Mangaung N5 N1? +
Western Bypass is about 419.9 km from Mangaung N5 N1 by road.
How long does it take from Western Bypass to Mangaung N5 N1? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Western Bypass to Mangaung N5 N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Western Bypass to Mangaung N5 N1? +
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 N5 N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R801.68 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R805.01 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R976.41 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R982.45 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Western Bypass to Mangaung N5 N1? +
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. 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

Toll: Bloemfontein
From Western Bypass To Mangaung N5 N1
: Boshof
From Western Bypass To Mangaung N5 N1
: Kroonstad
From Western Bypass To Mangaung N5 N1

Route Locations

Start area
Western Bypass, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mangaung N5 N1, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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