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Distance from Sasolburg to Mbekweni

Sasolburg to Mbekweni is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 562.5 km in roughly 7 hrs 3 min.

N Sasolburg → Mbekweni
Road distance
562.5 km
349.5 mi • 303.7 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
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 3 min
Return: 14 hrs 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 3 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R941.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R946.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,048.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,057.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,242.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,248.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,384.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,395.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,634.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,642.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,821.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,835.90
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 3 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 18 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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562.5 km 7 hrs 3 min
Start Sasolburg
Finish Mbekweni
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Go straight onto D.F. Malan Road
    2.1 km
  3. Turn left
    18.1 km
  4. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right
    293.4 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M30: Mangaung
    0.9 km
  7. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Rudolf Greyling
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Rudolf Greyling
    8.6 km
  10. Turn slight left towards M12
    0.1 km
  11. Go straight onto Doctor Belcher Road
    5.4 km
  12. Continue straight
    101.4 km
  13. Continue straight
    56.1 km
  14. Turn left onto Ralph Street
    1.5 km
  15. Turn left
    44.2 km
  16. Turn left
    15.2 km
  17. Turn left
    4.7 km
  18. Turn left
    0.1 km
  19. Turn right
    0.7 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.9 km
  21. Turn right
    0.3 km
  22. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left
    0.2 km
  24. Turn right
    0.1 km
  25. 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 N1
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
281.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 31 min • 3 hrs 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Sasolburg → Mbekweni
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Sasolburg
Destination area Arrival
Mbekweni
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Sasolburg → Mbekweni
Sasolburg Origin postcode
Not available
Mbekweni 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
269.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
190.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
286.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Mbekweni → Sasolburg
Sasolburg ↔ Mbekweni
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Sasolburg -26.81028, 27.82139
Midpoint
281.7 km
Total: 562.5 km
Midpoint 281.7 km
562.5 km 7 hrs 3 min
Destination Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 562.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,125.0 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 4.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 281.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.81028, 27.82139
Midpoint -28.86324, 26.53973
End -30.37997, 27.47773
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Mbekweni
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Questions 9
How far is Sasolburg from Mbekweni? +
Sasolburg is about 562.5 km from Mbekweni by road.
How long does it take from Sasolburg to Mbekweni? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sasolburg to Mbekweni 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 Sasolburg 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 Sasolburg to Mbekweni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R941.65 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R946.10 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,048.97 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,057.48 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sasolburg to Mbekweni? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Kroonstad
From Sasolburg To Mbekweni
Bloemfontein
From Sasolburg To Mbekweni
: Mangaung
From Sasolburg To Mbekweni
Bram Fischer
From Sasolburg To Mbekweni
Rudolf Greyling
From Sasolburg To Mbekweni

Route Locations

Start area
Sasolburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mbekweni
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: 269.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 190.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 286.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 323.9 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 383.9 km

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