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Distance from Bloemfontein N5 to Lamont

Bloemfontein N5 to Lamont is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 636.7 km in roughly 7 hrs 24 min.

N Bloemfontein N5 → Lamont
Road distance
636.7 km
M1 M7 N2 N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
466.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 24 min
Return: 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
444 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,065.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,070.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,187.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,196.94
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,406.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,412.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,566.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,579.29
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,850.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,859.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,061.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,078.02
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
103° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
283° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-29.9419, 30.9439
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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636.7 km 7 hrs 24 min
Start Bloemfontein N5
Finish Lamont
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.5 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto West Burger Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Zastron Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto East Burger Street
    0.2 km
  6. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    3.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  9. Take the ramp straight
    1.5 km
  10. Merge slight right
    94.6 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  12. Turn right
    66.5 km
  13. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  14. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  15. Merge slight right
    262.2 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork
    5.7 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Queensburgh
    0.4 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork towards M7: Queensburgh
    1.3 km
  20. Merge slight right onto M7 Route
    10.2 km
  21. Turn right towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  22. Merge slight right
    5.0 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Chatsworth
    1.1 km
  24. Keep slight right at the fork towards M1: Chatsworth
    0.0 km
  25. Turn right onto Higginson Highway
    0.4 km
  26. Turn left onto Mobeni Heights Drive
    0.4 km
  27. Continue left onto Mobeni Heights Drive
    0.5 km
  28. At the end of the road, turn right onto Msimango Way
    0.1 km
  29. Turn left onto Ngubane Place
    0.1 km
  30. Turn right onto Mhlongo Road
    0.0 km
  31. Turn left onto Mpanza Street
    0.4 km
  32. Turn left onto Cele Avenue
    0.1 km
  33. Turn left
    0.0 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 17
Known total R845.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Lamont → Bloemfontein N5 Bloemfontein N5 to Johannesburg Bloemfontein N5 to Pretoria Bloemfontein N5 to Cape Town Bloemfontein N5 to Durban Johannesburg to Lamont Pretoria to Lamont Cape Town to Lamont
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
318.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 42 min • 3 hrs 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
45.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
105.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
34.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lamont
06:29 – 17:15
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 10 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,661.39
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.73
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R127.34
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,801.46
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (24)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein N5 -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
318.4 km
Total: 636.7 km
Midpoint 318.4 km
636.7 km 7 hrs 24 min
Destination Lamont -29.94194, 30.94389

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 636.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,273.4 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 318.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -28.28608, 28.95888
End -29.94194, 30.94389
Destination services

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Service groups 4
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Lamont
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Lamont
1
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    201 Tara Road, Bluff, 4036, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Lamont
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Lamont
6
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein N5 from Lamont? +
Bloemfontein N5 is about 636.7 km from Lamont by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein N5 to Lamont? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein N5 to Lamont 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 N5 to Lamont? +
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 N5 to Lamont? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,065.83 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,070.87 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,187.31 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,196.94 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein N5 to Lamont? +
Yes. There are 17 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Senekal
From Bloemfontein N5 To Lamont
Theunissen
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: Durban
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: Queensburgh
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Pinetown
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New Germany
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: Port Shepstone
From Bloemfontein N5 To Lamont
: Chatsworth
From Bloemfontein N5 To Lamont
Msimango Way
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Ngubane Place
From Bloemfontein N5 To Lamont

Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein N5, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Lamont
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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