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Distance from Bloemfontein R616 R616 to Ruby Gailey M31

N Bloemfontein R616 R616 → Ruby Gailey M31
Road distance
429.3 km
N5 R616
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
352.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 5 min
End point
Ruby Gailey
Return: 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
305 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R819.74
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R823.14
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R998.40
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,004.58
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,081.60
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,086.09
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,317.34
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,325.49
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,423.16
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,429.06
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,733.34
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,744.07
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
80° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
260° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-28.5403, 29.7757
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Bloemfontein R616 R616 to Ruby Gailey M31 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 429.3 km in roughly 5 hrs 5 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Bloemfontein R616 R616 → Ruby Gailey M31
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Car
429.3 km
5 hrs 5 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
429.3 km
~6 hrs 36 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
429 km
↑ 2 hrs 13 min faster
Flight time
51 min
With airport
~2 hrs 51 min
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429.3 km 5 hrs 5 min
Start Bloemfontein R616 R616
Finish Ruby Gailey M31
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    67.8 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  17. Turn left
    12.3 km
  18. Turn left
    2.5 km
  19. Turn right
    4.9 km
  20. Turn left
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right onto Egerton Road
    0.6 km
  22. Turn left onto Cochrane Road
    0.8 km
  23. Turn right onto Ruby Gailey
    0.8 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R338.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 5 toll points from our database.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Ruby Gailey M31 → Bloemfontein R616 R616 Bloemfontein R616 R616 to Johannesburg Bloemfontein R616 R616 to Pretoria Bloemfontein R616 R616 to Cape Town Bloemfontein R616 R616 to Durban Johannesburg to Ruby Gailey M31 Pretoria to Ruby Gailey M31 Cape Town to Ruby Gailey M31
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
214.5 km
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 32 min • 2 hrs 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
30.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
71.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ruby Gailey M31
06:33 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,794.51
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.59
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R85.86
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,888.96
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein R616 R616 -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
214.5 km
Total: 429.3 km
Midpoint 214.5 km
429.3 km 5 hrs 5 min
Destination Ruby Gailey M31 End: Ruby Gailey -28.54029, 29.77565

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 429.3 km
Return-cycle span 858.6 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 5 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 5.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 214.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -28.28000, 27.99801
End -28.54029, 29.77565
Destination services

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Service groups 5
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Ruby Gailey M31
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Ruby Gailey M31
1
  • PEP
    Keate Street, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Ruby Gailey M31
1
  • ABSA
    Murchison Street
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Ruby Gailey M31
3
  • Shell
    52 Newcastle Road, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell Select
    3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    87 Murchinson Street, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Ruby Gailey M31
4
  • Pick n Pay
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Boxer
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Quickshop
    11 Murchison Street, Ladysmith
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein R616 R616 from Ruby Gailey M31? +
Bloemfontein R616 R616 is about 429.3 km from Ruby Gailey M31 by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein R616 R616 to Ruby Gailey M31? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein R616 R616 to Ruby Gailey M31 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein R616 R616 to Ruby Gailey M31? +
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 R616 R616 to Ruby Gailey M31? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R819.74 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R823.14 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R998.40 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,004.58 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein R616 R616 to Ruby Gailey M31? +
Yes. There are 5 tollgates 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Senekal
From Bloemfontein R616 R616 To Ruby Gailey M31
Theunissen
From Bloemfontein R616 R616 To Ruby Gailey M31
: Bergville
From Bloemfontein R616 R616 To Ruby Gailey M31
Ruby Gailey
From Bloemfontein R616 R616 To Ruby Gailey M31

Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: 9310
Destination area
Ruby Gailey M31, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Postal codes

Bloemfontein R616 R616
9310
Ruby Gailey M31
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