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Distance from Athol Fugard Terrace to Bloemfontein N9

Athol Fugard Terrace to Bloemfontein N9 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 664.2 km in roughly 7 hrs 46 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Athol Fugard Terrace → Bloemfontein N9
Road distance
664.2 km
M4 N1 N2 R706
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
541.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 46 min
Start point
Athol Fugard Terrace
Return: 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
466 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,111.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,117.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,238.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,248.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,467.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,473.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,634.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,647.52
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,930.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,939.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,150.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,167.78
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
6° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
186° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9618, 25.6189
End coords Destination point
-29.1164, 26.2155
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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664.2 km 7 hrs 46 min
Start Athol Fugard Terrace
Finish Bloemfontein N9
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Athol Fugard Terrace
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    0.3 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Govan Mbeki Avenue
    0.3 km
  4. Turn right towards M4
    0.0 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork towards M4
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    4.9 km
  7. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  8. Merge slight right
    45.1 km
  9. Continue straight
    194.6 km
  10. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  11. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.7 km
  12. Turn left onto Park Street
    95.2 km
  13. Turn left
    0.8 km
  14. Continue left
    95.9 km
  15. Take the exit ramp straight towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  16. Merge slight right
    216.8 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R706: Curie Avenue
    0.4 km
  18. Turn right onto Curie Avenue towards Fauna
    2.4 km
  19. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  20. Turn right towards R706
    0.1 km
  21. Go straight onto Curie Avenue
    2.0 km
  22. Continue straight onto Kolbe Avenue
    1.1 km
  23. Continue straight onto President Boshoff Street
    0.5 km
  24. Continue straight onto Markgraaff Street
    0.5 km
  25. Turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.2 km
  26. Turn right
    0.1 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route N1
Routes ↩ Bloemfontein N9 → Athol Fugard Terrace Athol Fugard Terrace to Johannesburg Athol Fugard Terrace to Pretoria Athol Fugard Terrace to Cape Town Athol Fugard Terrace to Durban Johannesburg to Bloemfontein N9 Pretoria to Bloemfontein N9 Cape Town to Bloemfontein N9
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
332.6 km
Eastern Cape to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 53 min • 3 hrs 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
47.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
110.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
35.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bloemfontein N9
06:43 – 17:39
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:43
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,776.36
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.28
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R132.84
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,922.48
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Athol Fugard Terrace Start: Athol Fugard Terrace -33.96177, 25.61893
Midpoint
332.6 km
Total: 664.2 km
Midpoint 332.6 km
664.2 km 7 hrs 46 min
Destination Bloemfontein N9 -29.11640, 26.21550

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Free State
One-way road span 664.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,328.4 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 46 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 332.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96177, 25.61893
Midpoint -31.58704, 25.08434
End -29.11640, 26.21550
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Bloemfontein N9
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Bloemfontein N9
6
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Bloemfontein N9
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Bloemfontein N9
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bloemfontein N9
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Bloemfontein N9
5
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Questions 9
How far is Athol Fugard Terrace from Bloemfontein N9? +
Athol Fugard Terrace is about 664.2 km from Bloemfontein N9 by road.
How long does it take from Athol Fugard Terrace to Bloemfontein N9? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Athol Fugard Terrace to Bloemfontein N9 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 Athol Fugard Terrace to Bloemfontein N9? +
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 Athol Fugard Terrace to Bloemfontein N9? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,111.87 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,117.13 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,238.60 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,248.64 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Athol Fugard Terrace to Bloemfontein N9? +
No tollgates are 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Settlers Way
From Athol Fugard Terrace To Bloemfontein N9
: Grahamstown
From Athol Fugard Terrace To Bloemfontein N9
: Bloemfontein
From Athol Fugard Terrace To Bloemfontein N9
Jagersfontein
From Athol Fugard Terrace To Bloemfontein N9
Fauna
From Athol Fugard Terrace To Bloemfontein N9
Fichardtpark
From Athol Fugard Terrace To Bloemfontein N9

Route Locations

Start area
Athol Fugard Terrace, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bloemfontein N9, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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