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Distance from Mangaung to Arcadia

Mangaung to Arcadia is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 886.3 km in roughly 10 hrs 26 min.

N Mangaung → Arcadia
Road distance
886.3 km
550.7 mi • 478.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
500.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.77×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 26 min
Return: 20 hrs 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
10 hrs 26 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,483.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,490.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,652.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,666.23
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,957.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,966.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,180.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,198.50
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,575.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,588.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,869.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,892.77
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
10 hrs 26 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
10 hrs 41 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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886.3 km 10 hrs 26 min
Start Mangaung
Finish Arcadia
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  3. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Mota Road
    8.0 km
  5. Continue straight
    28.7 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards N5: Bethlehem
    0.6 km
  7. Merge slight right
    44.1 km
  8. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  9. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  11. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    120.1 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  13. Turn left
    2.4 km
  14. Turn right
    122.1 km
  15. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  16. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    162.9 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    2.8 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    173.4 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  26. Continue
    2.1 km
  27. Continue straight onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  28. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.3 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight right towards M18: North End
    0.1 km
  30. Continue straight onto Thornburn Terrace
    0.6 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Graham Road
    0.0 km
  32. Continue onto Graham Road
    0.3 km
  33. Continue left onto Recreation Road
    0.2 km
  34. Turn right onto Tilney Street
    0.1 km
  35. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
443.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 13 min • 5 hrs 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mangaung → Arcadia
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Mangaung
Destination area Arrival
Arcadia, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mangaung → Arcadia
Mangaung Origin postcode
Not available
Arcadia Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
513.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
647.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
593.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Arcadia → Mangaung
Mangaung ↔ Arcadia
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326
Midpoint
443.5 km
Total: 886.3 km
Midpoint 443.5 km
886.3 km 10 hrs 26 min
Destination Arcadia -33.00833, 27.90500

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 886.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,772.7 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 26 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 443.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.57833, 28.82326
Midpoint -30.04530, 26.43137
End -33.00833, 27.90500
Destination services

Available in Arcadia

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Arcadia
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Arcadia
6
  • JetStores
    JetStores, Caxton Street, North End, Buffalo City Ward 47, KuGompo (East London), Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, 5201, South Africa
  • Woolworths
    Surrey Road, East London, 5247
  • PEP
    Main Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Kingons
    82 Queen Street
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    East London, 5201, Western Cape
  • PEP
    East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Arcadia
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Arcadia
6
  • Shell
    234 Oxford Street, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • BP
    18 Pearce Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    8 Old Transkei Road, 5241, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5241, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5252, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, 5252, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Arcadia
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Arcadia
1
  • Clicks
    Amalinda Main Road, East London, 5252
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Arcadia
2
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Questions 9
How far is Mangaung from Arcadia? +
Mangaung is about 886.3 km from Arcadia by road.
How long does it take from Mangaung to Arcadia? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mangaung to Arcadia 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 Mangaung to Arcadia? +
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 Mangaung to Arcadia? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,483.72 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,490.74 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,652.83 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,666.23 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mangaung to Arcadia? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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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Route Locations

Start area
Mangaung
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Arcadia, Eastern Cape
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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 513.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 647.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 593.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 609.9 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 707.8 km

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