Distance from Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5 to Berea

N Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5 → Berea

Road distance

566.2 km

Provincial mix · M4 / N1 / N6 / R700

Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5 to Berea is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 566.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 37 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

468.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.21×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 37 min

Start point

Western Bypass

End point

Baynes Street

Return: 13 hrs 14 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

397 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

85.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 22 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,107.17

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,108.39

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

160° SSE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

340° NNW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-29.0416, 26.2166

End coords Destination point

-32.9903, 27.9172

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 5 °C Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5 Clear Sky View Forecast → 14 °C Berea Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5 → Berea

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Car

566.2 km

6 hrs 37 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

566.2 km

~8 hrs 42 min

65 km/h avg

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Hotel Near Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 8 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

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Hotel Near Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 8 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 8 km from start

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5

Finish Berea

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5 to Berea via N1 and N6

National highway route N1N6
Directions from Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5 to Berea via M4

Metro arterial route M4
Directions from Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5 to Berea via R700

Provincial road route R700
Head on Western Bypass

0.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R700: Bultfontein

0.5 km
Turn right

0.2 km
Take the ramp right towards N1: Colesberg

0.4 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

20.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North

0.5 km
Turn left

2.4 km
Turn right

122.1 km
Continue left onto Rascher Street

72.0 km
Turn right onto Somerset Street

162.9 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Cathcart Street

0.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Cathcart Street

2.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Louis Botha Street

1.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

173.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

2.1 km
Continue straight onto North East Expressway

2.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Pearce Street

0.4 km
Turn right onto Pearce Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Latimer Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Winkley Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Baynes Street

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 0

Known total —

Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route

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.

M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route N1 N1

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

283.5 km

Free State to Eastern Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 18 min • 3 hrs 18 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Free State to Eastern Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

40.8 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

94.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

30.6 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

82.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Berea

07:06 – 17:07

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 1 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

15 hrs 4 min

SunriseDawn break

07:06

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,366.62

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.32

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R113.24

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,491.18

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (30)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5 Start: Western Bypass -29.04159, 26.21658

Midpoint

283.5 km

Total: 566.2 km

Midpoint 283.5 km

566.2 km 6 hrs 37 min

Destination Berea End: Baynes Street -32.99028, 27.91722

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Free State to Eastern Cape

One-way road span 566.2 km

Return-cycle span 1,132.4 km

Traversal time 6 hrs 37 min

Maneuver count 27

Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 283.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.04159, 26.21658

Midpoint -31.18497, 26.80165

End -32.99028, 27.91722

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Questions 9

How far is Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5 from Berea? +

Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5 is about 566.2 km from Berea by road.

How long does it take from Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5 to Berea? +

The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5 to Berea 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 Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5 to Berea? +

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 Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5 to Berea? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,139.37 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,143.86 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,138.15 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,192.78 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein N1 N1 N1 N5 to Berea? +

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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