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Distance from Bloemfontein to 3 N1

Bloemfontein to 3 N1 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 217.1 km in roughly 2 hrs 21 min.

N Bloemfontein → 3 N1
Road distance
217.1 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
202.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 21 min
End point
Western Bypass
Return: 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
141 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R363.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R365.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R404.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R408.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R479.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R481.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R534.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R538.50
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R630.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R633.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R702.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R708.56
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
210° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
30° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-30.6882, 25.1520
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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217.1 km 2 hrs 21 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish 3 N1
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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
    0.1 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
    209.6 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
Known total —
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 ↩ 3 N1 → Bloemfontein Bloemfontein to Johannesburg Bloemfontein to Pretoria Bloemfontein to Cape Town Bloemfontein to Durban Johannesburg to 3 N1 Pretoria to 3 N1 Cape Town to 3 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
108.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 10 min • 1 hr 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
15.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
36.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
11.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
93.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 3 N1
06:52 – 17:39
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 29 min
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R907.47
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.34
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R43.42
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R955.24
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
108.7 km
Total: 217.1 km
Midpoint 108.7 km
217.1 km 2 hrs 21 min
Destination 3 N1 End: Western Bypass -30.68825, 25.15203

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 217.1 km
Return-cycle span 434.2 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 21 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 108.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -30.00230, 25.80771
End -30.68825, 25.15203
Destination services

Available in 3 N1

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around 3 N1
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around 3 N1
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around 3 N1
2
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from 3 N1? +
Bloemfontein is about 217.1 km from 3 N1 by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to 3 N1? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to 3 N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein to 3 N1? +
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 to 3 N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R363.42 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R365.14 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R404.85 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R408.13 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to 3 N1? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

: Colesberg
From Bloemfontein To 3 N1
Western Bypass
From Bloemfontein To 3 N1

Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
3 N1, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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