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Distance from Mbekweni to Sasolburg

Mbekweni to Sasolburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 563.4 km in roughly 7 hrs 4 min.

N Mbekweni → Sasolburg
Road distance
563.4 km
350.1 mi • 304.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
398.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.41×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 4 min
Return: 14 hrs 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 4 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R943.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R947.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,050.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,059.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,244.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,250.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,386.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,397.46
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,637.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,645.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,823.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,838.77
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 4 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 19 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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563.4 km 7 hrs 4 min
Start Mbekweni
Finish Sasolburg
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  1. Start your journey
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  2. Turn left
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left
    0.9 km
  5. Turn right
    0.3 km
  6. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.7 km
  8. Turn right
    15.2 km
  9. Turn right
    9.3 km
  10. Go straight
    0.2 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    34.8 km
  12. Turn right onto Ralph Street
    1.4 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    83.4 km
  14. Continue straight
    79.6 km
  15. Turn right onto George Lubbe Street
    0.0 km
  16. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    4.8 km
  17. Continue straight onto George Lubbe Street
    0.2 km
  18. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    3.7 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  21. Take the ramp straight
    1.5 km
  22. Merge slight right
    293.1 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R59: Parys
    0.5 km
  24. Turn right
    18.3 km
  25. Turn right onto D.F. Malan Road
    2.2 km
  26. Turn right onto Christiaan De Wet Road
    0.3 km
  27. Continue make a U-turn onto Christiaan De Wet Road
    0.2 km
  28. Turn slight left towards D.F. Malan Road
    0.0 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 3
Known total R261.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 3 toll points from our database.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
282.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 32 min • 3 hrs 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mbekweni → Sasolburg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Mbekweni
Destination area Arrival
Sasolburg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mbekweni → Sasolburg
Mbekweni Origin postcode
Not available
Sasolburg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
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Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
270.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
190.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
287.0 km
Rev Related route set
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Sasolburg → Mbekweni
Mbekweni ↔ Sasolburg
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Route sheet

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Origin Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint
282.1 km
Total: 563.4 km
Midpoint 282.1 km
563.4 km 7 hrs 4 min
Destination Sasolburg -26.81028, 27.82139

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 563.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,126.8 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 4 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 282.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint -28.86251, 26.54131
End -26.81028, 27.82139
Destination services

Available in Sasolburg

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Sasolburg
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Sasolburg
3
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Questions 9
How far is Mbekweni from Sasolburg? +
Mbekweni is about 563.4 km from Sasolburg by road.
How long does it take from Mbekweni to Sasolburg? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mbekweni to Sasolburg 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 Mbekweni to Sasolburg? +
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 Mbekweni to Sasolburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R943.12 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R947.58 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,050.61 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,059.13 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mbekweni to Sasolburg? +
Yes. There are 3 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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From Mbekweni To Sasolburg

Route Locations

Start area
Mbekweni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Sasolburg
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: 270.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 190.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 287.0 km
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About 238.6 km Difference: 324.8 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
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