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Distance from Bloemfontein N1 to Cradock

Bloemfontein N1 to Cradock is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 409.2 km in roughly 4 hrs 36 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Bloemfontein N1 → Cradock
Road distance
409.2 km
N1 N10 N9
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
337.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 36 min
End point
Naested Street
Return: 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
276 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R685.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R688.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R763.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R769.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R903.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R908.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,006.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,015.01
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,189.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,194.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,324.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,335.54
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
189° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
9° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.1688, 26.1832
End coords Destination point
-32.1644, 25.6208
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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409.2 km 4 hrs 36 min
Start Bloemfontein N1
Finish Cradock
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    94.0 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  8. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  9. Continue straight onto Albert Street
    0.5 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right onto Naested Street
    0.1 km
  11. 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 ↩ Cradock → Bloemfontein N1 Bloemfontein N1 to Johannesburg Bloemfontein N1 to Pretoria Bloemfontein N1 to Cape Town Bloemfontein N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Cradock Pretoria to Cradock Cape Town to Cradock
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
204.9 km
Free State to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 18 min • 2 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
29.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
68.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cradock
06:50 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:50
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,710.47
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.18
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R81.84
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,800.50
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein N1 -29.16880, 26.18321
Midpoint
204.9 km
Total: 409.2 km
Midpoint 204.9 km
409.2 km 4 hrs 36 min
Destination Cradock End: Naested Street -32.16444, 25.62083

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 409.2 km
Return-cycle span 818.4 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 204.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.16880, 26.18321
Midpoint -30.65149, 25.20150
End -32.16444, 25.62083
Destination services

Available in Cradock

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Cradock
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Cradock
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Cradock
1
  • Bonjour
    Voortrekker Street, Cradock, 5880
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein N1 from Cradock? +
Bloemfontein N1 is about 409.2 km from Cradock by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein N1 to Cradock? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein N1 to Cradock in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein N1 to Cradock? +
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 Cradock? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R685.01 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R688.25 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R763.08 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R769.27 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein N1 to Cradock? +
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 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 Cradock
Fauna
From Bloemfontein N1 To Cradock
Fichardtpark
From Bloemfontein N1 To Cradock
: Colesberg
From Bloemfontein N1 To Cradock
Western Bypass
From Bloemfontein N1 To Cradock
: Port Elizabeth
From Bloemfontein N1 To Cradock
: Cradock
From Bloemfontein N1 To Cradock
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From Bloemfontein N1 To Cradock

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

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About 293.1 km Difference: 116.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 132.8 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 230.6 km

Reverse route and related trips

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