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Distance from London to Mangaung

London to Mangaung is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 721.8 km in roughly 8 hrs 56 min.

N London → Mangaung
Road distance
721.8 km
448.5 mi • 389.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
472.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.53×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
47
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 56 min
Return: 17 hrs 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 56 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,208.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,214.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,346.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,357.00
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,594.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,601.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,776.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,790.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,097.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,107.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,336.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,355.90
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
8 hrs 56 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
9 hrs 11 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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721.8 km 8 hrs 56 min
Start London
Finish Mangaung
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    3.9 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.3 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  5. Continue
    0.4 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    0.7 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    30.7 km
  10. Turn right
    41.0 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  12. Continue
    2.3 km
  13. Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street
    1.2 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left onto Danie Joubert Street
    0.3 km
  15. Turn right onto Chief Mgiyeni Khumalo Drive
    15.1 km
  16. Turn right
    0.8 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  18. Continue
    0.3 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sabie Road
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Sabie Road
    0.4 km
  21. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.5 km
  22. Merge slight right onto Northern Bypass
    26.8 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539
    0.7 km
  24. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.7 km
  25. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  26. Turn right
    116.4 km
  27. Keep slight left at the fork
    101.7 km
  28. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Snake Road
    0.3 km
  29. Keep slight left at the fork towards Snake Road
    0.4 km
  30. Go straight onto Snake Road
    3.3 km
  31. Continue straight onto Range View Road
    2.5 km
  32. Continue straight onto Heidelberg Road
    27.4 km
  33. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Villiers
    0.9 km
  34. Merge slight right
    23.0 km
  35. Keep slight left at the fork
    200.3 km
  36. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  37. Keep slight right at the fork towards N5: Harrismith
    0.0 km
  38. Turn right
    4.9 km
  39. Turn left
    8.5 km
  40. Go straight
    29.4 km
  41. Turn left
    0.5 km
  42. Go straight
    4.2 km
  43. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    8.0 km
  44. Turn right
    0.4 km
  45. Turn left
    0.1 km
  46. Turn right
    0.2 km
  47. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 14
Known total R969.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
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
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
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
361.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 28 min • 4 hrs 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
London → Mangaung
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
London
Destination area Arrival
Mangaung
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
London → Mangaung
London 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 Similar distance
428.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
445.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
349.4 km
Rev Related route set
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Mangaung → London
London ↔ Mangaung
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin London -24.81778, 31.04722
Midpoint
361.3 km
Total: 721.8 km
Midpoint 361.3 km
721.8 km 8 hrs 56 min
Destination Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 721.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,443.7 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 56 min
Maneuver count 47
Maneuver density 6.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 361.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.81778, 31.04722
Midpoint -26.06914, 28.76860
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 London from Mangaung? +
London is about 721.8 km from Mangaung by road.
How long does it take from London to Mangaung? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from London to Mangaung 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 London 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 London to Mangaung? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,208.36 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,214.07 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,346.08 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,357.00 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from London to Mangaung? +
Yes. There are 14 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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Start area
London
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
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Destination area
Mangaung
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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 Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 428.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 445.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 349.4 km
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About 154.5 km Difference: 567.4 km
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