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Distance from Port Shepstone to Mangaung

Port Shepstone to Mangaung is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 451.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 17 min.

N Port Shepstone → Mangaung
Road distance
451.0 km
280.3 mi • 243.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
287.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.57×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 17 min
Return: 10 hrs 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 17 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R755.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R758.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R841.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R847.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R996.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,000.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,109.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,118.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,310.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,317.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,460.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,472.08
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 17 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 32 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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451.0 km 5 hrs 17 min
Start Port Shepstone
Finish Mangaung
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on George Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Bazley Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    2.7 km
  4. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right towards N2: Durban
    0.6 km
  6. Continue straight
    87.3 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    0.5 km
  8. Turn left onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.0 km
  9. Continue straight onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.5 km
  10. Take the ramp straight towards N3
    0.9 km
  11. Merge slight right
    184.9 km
  12. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  14. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  15. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    4.6 km
  16. Turn left
    8.5 km
  17. Go straight
    29.4 km
  18. Turn left
    0.5 km
  19. Go straight
    4.2 km
  20. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    8.0 km
  21. Turn right
    0.4 km
  22. Turn left
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right
    0.2 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 20
Known total R982.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 20 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
225.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 38 min • 2 hrs 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Port Shepstone → Mangaung
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Port Shepstone
Destination area Arrival
Mangaung
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Port Shepstone → Mangaung
Port Shepstone 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
158.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
78.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
174.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Mangaung → Port Shepstone
Port Shepstone ↔ Mangaung
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Port Shepstone -30.74278, 30.45056
Midpoint
225.8 km
Total: 451.0 km
Midpoint 225.8 km
451.0 km 5 hrs 17 min
Destination Mangaung -28.57833, 28.82326

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 451.0 km
Return-cycle span 902.1 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 17 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 225.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.74278, 30.45056
Midpoint -29.33085, 30.06223
End -28.57833, 28.82326
Destination services

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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Mangaung
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Mangaung
2
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    Phuthaditjhaba, 9866, Free State
  • Shoprite
    Phuthaditjhaba, 9869, Free State
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Questions 9
How far is Port Shepstone from Mangaung? +
Port Shepstone is about 451.0 km from Mangaung by road.
How long does it take from Port Shepstone to Mangaung? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Port Shepstone to Mangaung in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Port Shepstone 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 Port Shepstone to Mangaung? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R755.04 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R758.61 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R841.10 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R847.92 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Port Shepstone to Mangaung? +
Yes. There are 20 tollgates 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 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

: Durban
From Port Shepstone To Mangaung
: Kingsburgh
From Port Shepstone To Mangaung
Kingsway
From Port Shepstone To Mangaung
Umbumbulu
From Port Shepstone To Mangaung
: Harrismith
From Port Shepstone To Mangaung
Bethlehem
From Port Shepstone To Mangaung

Route Locations

Start area
Port Shepstone
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mangaung
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: 158.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 78.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 174.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 212.5 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 272.5 km

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