South Africa Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Mahikeng Upington

    How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Mahikeng to Upington? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's South Africa fuel prices, updated from the datasource.

    Distance
    560
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    6h 37m
    highway est.
    Toll
    ZAR 459.00
    one-way est.
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    560 km · 6h 37m
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    Mahikeng to Upington can become a recurring route cost.

    At 22 one-way trips per month across 3 vehicles, this route is roughly ZAR 96,668 in fuel and toll cost before driver time, failed deliveries, and rerouting.

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    ZAR 96,668
    3 vehicles · 22 trips/month
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    Delivery Time & ETA: Mahikeng to Upington

    How long the trip takes — and what it means for same-day vs. next-day delivery planning.

    One-way drive time
    6h 37m

    Normal highway conditions, excl. loading

    Round trip
    13h 14m

    Driving only, before stop time

    Distance
    560 km

    Highway routing

    For delivery planning, at 6h 37m one-way, same-day delivery is achievable but the round trip exceeds a single driver shift, so plan an early dispatch or a driver relay. These are estimates — real ETAs shift with traffic, checkpoints, and multi-stop detours. Live GPS tracking & route monitoring shows actual vehicle progress and customer-facing ETAs instead of a fixed guess.

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    12 km/L
    4 km/L (lorry)50 km/L (motorcycle)
    22×
    1
    1 driver50 drivers

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    One-way cost (Petrol 95 + toll)
    ZAR 1464.67
    22 trips/month
    ZAR 32,223
    total monthly fuel cost
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    Fuel Cost by Vehicle Type

    Select your vehicle to see the detailed fuel breakdown for this route. Prices as of 6 May 2026.

    Motorcycle
    Kapchai / Underbone
    Avg mileage
    40 km/L
    Fuel needed
    14.0 L
    Petrol 95
    One-way fuel cost
    ZAR 301.70
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollZAR 760.70
    Round trip fuelZAR 603.40
    Round trip fuel + tollZAR 1521.40
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol 95: ZAR 301.70
    Petrol 93: ZAR 293.30
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    46.7 L
    Petrol 95
    One-way fuel cost
    ZAR 1005.67
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollZAR 1464.67
    Round trip fuelZAR 2011.33
    Round trip fuel + tollZAR 2929.33
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol 95: ZAR 1005.67
    Petrol 93: ZAR 977.67
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    62.2 L
    Diesel 0.005%
    One-way fuel cost
    ZAR 1205.24
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollZAR 1664.24
    Round trip fuelZAR 2410.49
    Round trip fuel + tollZAR 3328.49
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol 95: ZAR 1340.89
    Diesel 0.005%: ZAR 1205.24
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    112.0 L
    Diesel 0.005%
    One-way fuel cost
    ZAR 2169.44
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollZAR 2628.44
    Round trip fuelZAR 4338.88
    Round trip fuel + tollZAR 5256.88
    Bulk freight, FMCG, and logistics hauls

    Monthly Fleet Fuel Cost

    Running this route regularly? Estimated one-way fuel cost per month, by trip frequency. Figures use primary fuel for each vehicle type (toll excluded).

    Vehicle1×/month5×/month10×/month22×/month
    Motorcycle
    Petrol 95
    ZAR 302ZAR 1,509ZAR 3,017ZAR 6,637
    Car / SUV
    Petrol 95
    ZAR 1,006ZAR 5,028ZAR 10,057ZAR 22,125
    Van / MPV
    Diesel 0.005%
    ZAR 1,205ZAR 6,026ZAR 12,052ZAR 26,515
    Lorry
    Diesel 0.005%
    ZAR 2,169ZAR 10,847ZAR 21,694ZAR 47,728

    Add ZAR 459.00 toll per one-way trip to get total trip cost per journey.

    Full Fuel Cost Comparison

    All vehicle types × all fuel types for this route.

    Vehiclekm/LPetrol 95Petrol 93Diesel 0.05%Diesel 0.005%Fuel + Toll
    Motorcycle40ZAR 301.70ZAR 293.30ZAR 760.70
    Car / SUV12ZAR 1005.67ZAR 977.67ZAR 1464.67
    Van / MPV9ZAR 1340.89ZAR 1205.24ZAR 1664.24
    Lorry5ZAR 2169.44ZAR 2628.44

    "Fuel + Toll" uses the primary fuel type for each vehicle. Toll is one-way estimate.

    Today's Fuel Prices in South Africa

    official DMPR fuel price announcements used in all calculations above

    Primary petrol grade
    ZAR 21.55
    Petrol 95
    Cars, SUVs, and motorcycles
    Economy petrol grade
    ZAR 20.95
    Petrol 93
    Smaller cars and mixed fleets
    Standard diesel
    ZAR 20.16
    Diesel 0.05%
    Vans, delivery fleets, light trucks
    Low-sulphur diesel
    ZAR 19.37
    Diesel 0.005%
    Long-haul and heavy-duty fleets

    Last updated: 6 May 2026. Prices are sourced from official DMPR fuel price announcements.

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    Common Questions: Mahikeng to Upington

    How far is Mahikeng to Upington?

    The highway distance from Mahikeng to Upington is approximately 560 km. The estimated driving time is 6h 37m under normal highway conditions.

    How long does delivery take from Mahikeng to Upington?

    Plan for roughly 6h 37m of one-way transit time plus loading and handling at each end. In practice, at 6h 37m one-way, same-day delivery is achievable but the round trip exceeds a single driver shift, so plan an early dispatch or a driver relay. Real ETAs vary with traffic, checkpoint or border delays, and multi-stop detours — which is why delivery operators track vehicles live rather than rely on a fixed estimate.

    How much petrol does a car use from Mahikeng to Upington?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 46.7 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol 95 price (ZAR 21.55/L), that costs ZAR 1005.67.

    How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Mahikeng to Upington?

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 112.0 litres of diesel for this route. At ZAR 19.37/L, the fuel cost is ZAR 2169.44 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Mahikeng to Upington?

    The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately ZAR 459.00. South Africa toll estimates are derived from SANRAL tariff patterns and route length. Actual charges vary by corridor, vehicle class, discounts, and the toll plazas crossed.

    How much does a motorcycle spend on fuel from Mahikeng to Upington?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 14.0 litres. At today's Petrol 95 price, that's ZAR 301.70, making it the most fuel-efficient option for this route.

    What is the total cost (fuel + toll) for a delivery van on this route?

    A delivery van using diesel at 9 km/L needs 62.2 litres, costing ZAR 1205.24 in fuel. Add the ZAR 459.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately ZAR 1664.24.

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