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Distance from Shatale to Robert Mugabe Way

Shatale to Robert Mugabe Way is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 981.1 km in roughly 11 hrs 57 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Shatale → Robert Mugabe Way
Road distance
981.1 km
609.6 mi • 529.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
776.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
49
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 57 min
Return: 23 hrs 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
11 hrs 57 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
13 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,642.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,650.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,829.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,844.44
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,167.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,177.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,414.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,433.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,851.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,864.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,176.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,202.16
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
11 hrs 57 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
12 hrs 12 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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981.1 km 11 hrs 57 min
Start Shatale
Finish Robert Mugabe Way
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left
    0.6 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.2 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Shatale
    1.6 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left
    23.6 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
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  8. Continue
    0.4 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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  10. Continue
    0.5 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    37.3 km
  13. Turn left
    17.0 km
  14. Turn right
    85.5 km
  15. Turn left onto Peace Street
    1.0 km
  16. Go straight onto Agatha Street
    38.2 km
  17. Turn right
    25.2 km
  18. Continue right
    21.2 km
  19. Turn right
    33.9 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  21. Continue
    5.0 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    103.8 km
  24. Keep slight right at the fork
    1.1 km
  25. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.3 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  27. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.9 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  29. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    4.1 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  31. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    280.5 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  33. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    1.2 km
  34. Continue straight onto Robert Mugabe Way
    0.9 km
  35. Turn left onto Josiah Tongogara Road
    4.2 km
  36. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    145.9 km
  37. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  38. Continue
    2.5 km
  39. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.2 km
  40. Merge slight right
    126.3 km
  41. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.2 km
  42. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.3 km
  43. Continue straight onto High Glen Road
    6.0 km
  44. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto High Glen Road
    0.0 km
  45. Continue onto High Glen Road
    6.9 km
  46. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Bulawayo Road
    0.0 km
  47. Continue onto Bulawayo Road
    2.4 km
  48. Turn right onto Robert Mugabe Way
    1.4 km
  49. 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 R61.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
491.8 km
Mpumalanga to Harare Province
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 58 min • 5 hrs 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Harare Province
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Shatale → Robert Mugabe Way
Mpumalanga to Harare Province
Start area Origin
Shatale, Mpumalanga
Destination area Arrival
Robert Mugabe Way, Harare Province
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Shatale → Robert Mugabe Way
Shatale Origin postcode
Not available
Robert Mugabe Way Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Mpumalanga to Harare Province
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
688.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
704.7 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
826.6 km
Rev Related route set
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Shatale ↔ Robert Mugabe Way
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Shatale -24.79444, 31.04133
Midpoint
491.8 km
Total: 981.1 km
Midpoint 491.8 km
981.1 km 11 hrs 57 min
Destination Robert Mugabe Way -17.81053, 30.92794

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Harare Province
One-way road span 981.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,962.3 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 57 min
Maneuver count 49
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 491.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.79444, 31.04133
Midpoint -21.60574, 30.58179
End -17.81053, 30.92794
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Questions 9
How far is Shatale from Robert Mugabe Way? +
Shatale is about 981.1 km from Robert Mugabe Way by road.
How long does it take from Shatale to Robert Mugabe Way? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Shatale to Robert Mugabe Way 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 Shatale to Robert Mugabe Way? +
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 Shatale to Robert Mugabe Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,642.41 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,650.18 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,829.61 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,844.44 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Shatale to Robert Mugabe Way? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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 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
Shatale, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Robert Mugabe Way, Harare Province
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: 688.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 704.7 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 826.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 608.7 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 819.6 km

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