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Distance from Bloemfontein to Ap 68

N Bloemfontein → Ap 68
Road distance
570.3 km
Highway dominant · N5
Bloemfontein to Ap 68 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 570.3 km in roughly 6 hrs 37 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
414.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 37 min
End point
AP Smith Road
Return: 13 hrs 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
397 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,089.04
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,093.56
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,326.40
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,334.61
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,436.93
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,442.89
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,750.10
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,760.94
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,890.69
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,898.54
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,302.77
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,317.03
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
100° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
280° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-29.6784, 30.4427
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 17 °C Bloemfontein Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 20 °C Ap 68 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Bloemfontein → Ap 68
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Car
570.3 km
6 hrs 37 min
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Two-wheeler
570.3 km
~8 hrs 46 min
65 km/h avg
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570 km
~1 hr 8 min
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570.3 km 6 hrs 37 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Ap 68
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Directions from Bloemfontein to Ap 68 via N5
National highway N5
  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
    228.5 km
  16. Take the exit ramp left towards P478: Ashburton
    0.4 km
  17. Turn left onto Pope Ellis Drive
    1.2 km
  18. Continue straight onto Wally Hayward Drive
    1.2 km
  19. Turn right onto AP Smith Road
    0.2 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 13
Known total R779.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 13 toll points from our database.
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
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 ↩ Ap 68 → Bloemfontein Bloemfontein to Johannesburg Bloemfontein to Pretoria Bloemfontein to Cape Town Bloemfontein to Durban Johannesburg to Ap 68 Pretoria to Ap 68 Cape Town to Ap 68
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Halfway point
285.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 19 min • 3 hrs 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
41.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
94.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
30.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ap 68
06:41 – 17:08
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 27 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 33 min
SunriseDawn break
06:41
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,384.04
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.41
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R114.07
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,509.52
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 -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
285.2 km
Total: 570.3 km
Midpoint 285.2 km
570.3 km 6 hrs 37 min
Destination Ap 68 End: AP Smith Road -29.67835, 30.44274

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 570.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,140.7 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 285.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -28.28358, 28.64635
End -29.67835, 30.44274
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Ap 68? +
Bloemfontein is about 570.3 km from Ap 68 by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Ap 68? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Ap 68 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 to Ap 68? +
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 Ap 68? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,089.04 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,093.56 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,326.40 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,334.61 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Ap 68? +
Yes. There are 13 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. 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 To Ap 68
Theunissen
From Bloemfontein To Ap 68
P478: Ashburton
From Bloemfontein To Ap 68

Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Ap 68, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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