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Distance from Bloemfontein N9 to Cradock

Bloemfontein N9 to Cradock is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 415.5 km in roughly 4 hrs 44 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Bloemfontein N9 → Cradock
Road distance
415.5 km
N1 N10 N9
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
343.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 44 min
End point
Naested Street
Return: 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
284 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R695.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R698.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R774.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R781.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R917.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R922.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,022.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,030.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,207.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,213.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,345.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,355.98
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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
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-32.1644, 25.6208
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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415.5 km 4 hrs 44 min
Start Bloemfontein N9
Finish Cradock
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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
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto President Brand Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Saint Andrew Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Markgraaff Street
    0.3 km
  6. Continue straight onto President Boshoff Street
    0.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Kolbe Avenue
    1.1 km
  8. Continue straight onto Curie Avenue
    4.3 km
  9. Take the ramp left towards N1: Colesberg
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    217.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  12. Merge slight right
    94.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  14. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  15. Continue straight onto Albert Street
    0.5 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right onto Naested Street
    0.1 km
  17. 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 ↩ Cradock → Bloemfontein N9 Bloemfontein N9 to Johannesburg Bloemfontein N9 to Pretoria Bloemfontein N9 to Cape Town Bloemfontein N9 to Durban Johannesburg to Cradock Pretoria to Cradock Cape Town to Cradock
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Halfway point
208.1 km
Free State to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 22 min • 2 hrs 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
29.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
69.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.7%
☀ 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
R1,736.66
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.31
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R83.09
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,828.06
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

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Origin Bloemfontein N9 -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
208.1 km
Total: 415.5 km
Midpoint 208.1 km
415.5 km 4 hrs 44 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 415.5 km
Return-cycle span 830.9 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 44 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 208.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -30.63877, 25.23073
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 N9 from Cradock? +
Bloemfontein N9 is about 415.5 km from Cradock by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein N9 to Cradock? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein N9 to Cradock in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein N9 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 N9 to Cradock? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R695.49 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R698.78 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R774.76 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R781.05 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein N9 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

: Colesberg
From Bloemfontein N9 To Cradock
Western Bypass
From Bloemfontein N9 To Cradock
: Port Elizabeth
From Bloemfontein N9 To Cradock
: Cradock
From Bloemfontein N9 To Cradock
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From Bloemfontein N9 To Cradock

Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein N9, 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

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About 276.4 km Difference: 139.1 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 236.9 km

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