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Distance from Mangaung to Mbekweni

Mangaung to Mbekweni is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 237.9 km in roughly 3 hrs 34 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Mangaung → Mbekweni
Road distance
237.9 km
147.8 mi • 128.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
186.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 34 min
Return: 7 hrs 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 34 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
66.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R398.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R400.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R443.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R447.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R525.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R527.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R585.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R590.14
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R691.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R694.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R770.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R776.50
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 34 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 49 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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237.9 km 3 hrs 34 min
Start Mangaung
Finish Mbekweni
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Aliwal Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn left onto Douglas Street
    0.8 km
  5. Turn right onto Harvey Road
    0.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Fort Road
    1.4 km
  7. Continue straight onto Doctor Belcher Road
    9.5 km
  8. Continue straight
    101.4 km
  9. Continue straight
    56.1 km
  10. Turn left onto Ralph Street
    1.5 km
  11. Turn left
    44.2 km
  12. Turn left
    15.2 km
  13. Turn left
    4.7 km
  14. Turn left
    0.1 km
  15. Turn right
    0.7 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.9 km
  17. Turn right
    0.3 km
  18. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  19. Turn left
    0.2 km
  20. Turn right
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
119.1 km
Free State to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 47 min • 1 hr 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Eastern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bloemfontein → Senqu Local Municipality
Free State to Eastern Cape
Start area Origin
Bloemfontein, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Senqu Local Municipality, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
9310 • —
Mangaung → Mbekweni
Mangaung Origin postcode
9310
Mbekweni Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Free State to Eastern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Gqeberha to East London
3 other similar routes
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
0.7 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
59.4 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
95.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Mbekweni → Mangaung
Mangaung ↔ Mbekweni
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mangaung -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
119.1 km
Total: 237.9 km
Midpoint 119.1 km
237.9 km 3 hrs 34 min
Destination Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 237.9 km
Return-cycle span 475.8 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 34 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 8.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 119.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -29.82126, 27.02489
End -30.37997, 27.47773
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Questions 9
How far is Mangaung from Mbekweni? +
Mangaung is about 237.9 km from Mbekweni by road.
How long does it take from Mangaung to Mbekweni? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mangaung to Mbekweni in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mangaung to Mbekweni? +
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 Mbekweni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R398.27 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R400.16 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R443.67 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R447.27 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mangaung to Mbekweni? +
No tollgates are 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: 9310
Destination area
Senqu Local Municipality, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Mbekweni
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Postal codes

Mangaung
9310
Mbekweni
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.

Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 0.7 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 59.4 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 95.1 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 102.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 38.5 km

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