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Distance from E420 to Mangaung

E420 to Mangaung is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 331.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 55 min.

N E420 → Mangaung
Road distance
331.5 km
206.0 mi • 178.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
276.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 55 min
Return: 7 hrs 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 55 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R554.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R557.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R618.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R623.12
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R732.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R735.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R815.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R822.17
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R963.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R967.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,073.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,081.80
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 55 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 10 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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331.5 km 3 hrs 55 min
Start E420
Finish Mangaung
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Joubert Street
    0.4 km
  3. Keep slight right at the fork onto De Korte Street
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Harrison Street
    1.4 km
  5. Turn right onto Commissioner Street
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left onto Simmonds Street
    0.6 km
  7. Turn slight left towards M2: Mooistraat
    0.1 km
  8. Take the ramp straight towards M2: Mooistraat
    0.4 km
  9. Merge slight right
    9.1 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.5 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    200.3 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards N5: Harrismith
    0.0 km
  16. Turn right
    4.9 km
  17. Turn left
    8.5 km
  18. Go straight
    29.4 km
  19. Turn left
    0.5 km
  20. Go straight
    4.2 km
  21. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    8.0 km
  22. Turn right
    0.4 km
  23. Turn left
    0.1 km
  24. Turn right
    0.2 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 13
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
166.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 57 min • 1 hr 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
E420 → Mangaung
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
E420, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Mangaung
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
E420 → Mangaung
E420 Origin postcode
Not available
Mangaung Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
38.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
55.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
92.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Mangaung → E420
E420 ↔ Mangaung
E420 to Johannesburg Related trip
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E420 to Pretoria Related trip
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E420 to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin E420 -26.18856, 28.04302
Midpoint
166.1 km
Total: 331.5 km
Midpoint 166.1 km
331.5 km 3 hrs 55 min
Destination Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 331.5 km
Return-cycle span 662.9 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 7.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 166.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.18856, 28.04302
Midpoint -27.38900, 28.79809
End -28.57833, 28.82326
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Mangaung
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Mangaung
2
  • Shoprite
    Phuthaditjhaba, 9866, Free State
  • Shoprite
    Phuthaditjhaba, 9869, Free State
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Questions 9
How far is E420 from Mangaung? +
E420 is about 331.5 km from Mangaung by road.
How long does it take from E420 to Mangaung? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E420 to Mangaung in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from E420 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 E420 to Mangaung? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R554.86 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R557.49 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R618.11 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R623.12 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E420 to Mangaung? +
Yes. There are 13 tollgates 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 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

: Mooistraat
From E420 To Mangaung
Durban
From E420 To Mangaung
Kimberley
From E420 To Mangaung
ern Bypass
From E420 To Mangaung
: Harrismith
From E420 To Mangaung
Bethlehem
From E420 To Mangaung

Route Locations

Start area
E420, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mangaung
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 38.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 55.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 92.9 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 169.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 41.0 km

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