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Distance from Bloemfontein N1 to 6 N2

N Bloemfontein N1 → 6 N2
Road distance
734.9 km
N1 N9
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
617.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 22 min
Return: 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
562 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,403.34
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,409.16
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,709.20
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,719.78
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,851.63
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,859.31
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,255.19
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,269.16
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,436.36
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,446.46
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,967.36
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,985.73
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
208° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
28° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.1688, 26.1832
End coords Destination point
-34.0356, 23.0519
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Bloemfontein N1 to 6 N2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 734.9 km in roughly 9 hrs 22 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Bloemfontein N1 → 6 N2
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Car
734.9 km
9 hrs 22 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
734.9 km
~11 hrs 18 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
735 km
↑ 5 hrs 54 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 28 min
With airport
~3 hrs 28 min
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734.9 km 9 hrs 22 min
Start Bloemfontein N1
Finish 6 N2
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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
    217.2 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  6. Merge slight right
    197.3 km
  7. Turn right onto Caledon Street
    0.2 km
  8. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.1 km
  9. Continue left onto Church Street
    230.8 km
  10. Turn left
    3.1 km
  11. Turn left onto Queen Street
    9.8 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.5 km
  13. Turn left
    35.7 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    32.5 km
  15. Turn right
    5.2 km
  16. 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.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ 6 N2 → Bloemfontein N1 Bloemfontein N1 to Johannesburg Bloemfontein N1 to Pretoria Bloemfontein N1 to Cape Town Bloemfontein N1 to Durban Johannesburg to 6 N2 Pretoria to 6 N2 Cape Town to 6 N2
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Halfway point
367.8 km
Free State to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 41 min • 4 hrs 41 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
52.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
122.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
39.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 6 N2
07:13 – 17:34
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 21 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 min
SunriseDawn break
07:13
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,072.09
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.70
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R146.99
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,233.78
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein N1 -29.16880, 26.18321
Midpoint
367.8 km
Total: 734.9 km
Midpoint 367.8 km
734.9 km 9 hrs 22 min
Destination 6 N2 -34.03562, 23.05188

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Western Cape
One-way road span 734.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,469.9 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 22 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 367.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.16880, 26.18321
Midpoint -31.89387, 24.79016
End -34.03562, 23.05188
Destination services

Available in 6 N2

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around 6 N2
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around 6 N2
5
  • Edgars
    Edgars, Spring Street, Upper Central Town, Knysna Ward 10, Knysna Local Municipality, Garden Route District Municipality, Western Cape, 6570, South Africa
  • Yo Kimono
    Queen Street, Knysna, 6571
  • Gypsy Bloo
    Gypsy Bloo, Memorial Square, Upper Central Town, Knysna Ward 10, Knysna Local Municipality, Garden Route District Municipality, Western Cape, 6570, South Africa
  • Norseman Menswear
    Norseman Menswear, Main Road, Lower Central Town, Knysna Ward 10, Knysna Local Municipality, Garden Route District Municipality, Western Cape, 6570, South Africa
  • Jet
    Jet, Main Road, Lower Central Town, Knysna Ward 10, Knysna Local Municipality, Garden Route District Municipality, Western Cape, 6570, South Africa
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around 6 N2
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 6 N2
6
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein N1 from 6 N2? +
Bloemfontein N1 is about 734.9 km from 6 N2 by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein N1 to 6 N2? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein N1 to 6 N2 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 to 6 N2? +
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 6 N2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,403.34 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,409.16 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,709.20 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,719.78 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein N1 to 6 N2? +
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

Jagersfontein
From Bloemfontein N1 To 6 N2
Fauna
From Bloemfontein N1 To 6 N2
Fichardtpark
From Bloemfontein N1 To 6 N2
: Colesberg
From Bloemfontein N1 To 6 N2
Western Bypass
From Bloemfontein N1 To 6 N2
: Port Elizabeth
From Bloemfontein N1 To 6 N2

Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein N1, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
6 N2, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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