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Distance from Mangaung to Oliver Tambo

Mangaung to Oliver Tambo is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 329.9 km in roughly 4 hrs 1 min.

N Mangaung → Oliver Tambo
Road distance
329.9 km
205.0 mi • 178.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
260.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 1 min
Return: 8 hrs 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 1 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R552.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R554.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R615.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R620.10
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R728.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R732.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R811.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R818.19
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R958.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R963.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,067.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,076.57
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 1 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 16 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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329.9 km 4 hrs 1 min
Start Mangaung
Finish Oliver Tambo
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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
    94.9 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M30: Mangaung
    0.9 km
  13. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    3.5 km
  16. Continue straight onto East Burger Street
    0.9 km
  17. Turn right onto Douglas Street
    0.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Oliver Tambo
    1.1 km
  19. Continue make a U-turn onto Oliver Tambo
    0.2 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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
164.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 0 min • 2 hrs 0 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mangaung → Oliver Tambo
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Mangaung
Destination area Arrival
Oliver Tambo, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mangaung → Oliver Tambo
Mangaung Origin postcode
Not available
Oliver Tambo 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
36.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
53.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
91.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Oliver Tambo → Mangaung
Mangaung ↔ Oliver Tambo
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326
Midpoint
164.9 km
Total: 329.9 km
Midpoint 164.9 km
329.9 km 4 hrs 1 min
Destination Oliver Tambo -29.12867, 26.21883

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 329.9 km
Return-cycle span 659.7 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 1 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 6.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 164.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.57833, 28.82326
Midpoint -28.37863, 27.52708
End -29.12867, 26.21883
Destination services

Available in Oliver Tambo

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Oliver Tambo
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Oliver Tambo
6
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Oliver Tambo
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Oliver Tambo
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Oliver Tambo
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Oliver Tambo
5
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Questions 9
How far is Mangaung from Oliver Tambo? +
Mangaung is about 329.9 km from Oliver Tambo by road.
How long does it take from Mangaung to Oliver Tambo? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 1 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mangaung to Oliver Tambo in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mangaung to Oliver Tambo? +
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 Oliver Tambo? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R552.18 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R554.79 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R615.12 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R620.10 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mangaung to Oliver Tambo? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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

: Bethlehem
From Mangaung To Oliver Tambo
: Bloemfontein
From Mangaung To Oliver Tambo
: Mangaung
From Mangaung To Oliver Tambo
Bram Fischer
From Mangaung To Oliver Tambo

Route Locations

Start area
Mangaung
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Oliver Tambo, Free State
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 Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 36.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 53.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 91.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 42.6 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 187.0 km

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