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Distance from Bloemfontein N1 to 3 N1

Bloemfontein N1 to 3 N1 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 210.8 km in roughly 2 hrs 13 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Bloemfontein N1 → 3 N1
Road distance
210.8 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
196.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
5
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 13 min
End point
Western Bypass
Return: 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
133 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
95.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R352.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R354.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R393.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R396.35
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R465.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R467.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R518.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R522.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R612.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R615.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R682.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R688.11
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
210° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
30° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.1688, 26.1832
End coords Destination point
-30.6882, 25.1520
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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210.8 km 2 hrs 13 min
Start Bloemfontein N1
Finish 3 N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.4 km
  2. Turn right onto Curie Avenue towards Fauna
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right towards N1: Colesberg
    0.7 km
  4. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    209.6 km
  5. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N1
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.
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Routes ↩ 3 N1 → Bloemfontein N1 Bloemfontein N1 to Johannesburg Bloemfontein N1 to Pretoria Bloemfontein N1 to Cape Town Bloemfontein N1 to Durban Johannesburg to 3 N1 Pretoria to 3 N1 Cape Town to 3 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
105.6 km
Free State to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 6 min • 1 hr 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Northern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
15.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
35.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
11.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
93%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 3 N1
06:52 – 17:39
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 0 min
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R881.29
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.22
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R42.17
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R927.67
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein N1 -29.16880, 26.18321
Midpoint
105.6 km
Total: 210.8 km
Midpoint 105.6 km
210.8 km 2 hrs 13 min
Destination 3 N1 End: Western Bypass -30.68825, 25.15203

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Northern Cape
One-way road span 210.8 km
Return-cycle span 421.7 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 13 min
Maneuver count 5
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 105.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.16880, 26.18321
Midpoint -30.02885, 25.79667
End -30.68825, 25.15203
Destination services

Available in 3 N1

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around 3 N1
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around 3 N1
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around 3 N1
2
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein N1 from 3 N1? +
Bloemfontein N1 is about 210.8 km from 3 N1 by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein N1 to 3 N1? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein N1 to 3 N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein N1 to 3 N1? +
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 to 3 N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R352.94 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R354.61 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R393.17 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R396.35 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein N1 to 3 N1? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

Jagersfontein
From Bloemfontein N1 To 3 N1
Fauna
From Bloemfontein N1 To 3 N1
Fichardtpark
From Bloemfontein N1 To 3 N1
: Colesberg
From Bloemfontein N1 To 3 N1
Western Bypass
From Bloemfontein N1 To 3 N1

Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein N1, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
3 N1, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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