Distance from Bloemfontein to B 6

N Bloemfontein → B 6

Road distance

973.3 km

Provincial mix · N1 / R44

Bloemfontein to B 6 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 973.3 km in roughly 10 hrs 48 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

877.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.11×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

10 hrs 48 min

Return: 21 hrs 37 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

648 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

90.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

12 hrs 3 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,903.21

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,905.31

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

231° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

51° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-29.1164, 26.2155

End coords Destination point

-33.9263, 18.8696

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 15 °C Bloemfontein Clear Sky View Forecast → 19 °C B 6 Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Bloemfontein → B 6

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Car

973.3 km

10 hrs 48 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

973.3 km

~14 hrs 58 min

65 km/h avg

✈ BFN → CPT (1 hr 48 min)
🚗 25 km from Cape Town International
↑ 7 hrs 32 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Near Bloemfontein

Southern Sun Bloemfontein

Corner of Nelson Mandela and Melville Drive, Brandwag, Bloemfontein, Free State 1 km from start

"Southern Sun Bloemfontein is a well-known hotel in Brandwag, Bloemfontein, with …"

B 1 km from start

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Hotel Near Bloemfontein

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 1 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 1 km from start

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Hotel Near Bloemfontein

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 1 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 1 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Bloemfontein

Finish B 6

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Bloemfontein to B 6 via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Bloemfontein to B 6 via R44

Provincial road route R44
Start your journey

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto President Brand Street

0.2 km
Turn right onto Saint Andrew Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Markgraaff Street

0.3 km
Continue straight onto President Boshoff Street

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Kolbe Avenue

1.1 km
Continue straight onto Curie Avenue

4.3 km
Take the ramp left towards N1: Colesberg

0.7 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

529.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

28.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R44: Wellington

0.5 km
Turn left

16.7 km
Turn left onto Merriman Avenue towards Stellenbosch

1.4 km
Turn left onto Bosman

0.4 km
Turn right

0.3 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 4

Known total R163.50

Main toll road N1

This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Routes ↩ B 6 → Bloemfontein Bloemfontein to Johannesburg Bloemfontein to Pretoria Bloemfontein to Cape Town Bloemfontein to Durban Johannesburg to B 6 Pretoria to B 6 Cape Town to B 6

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

486.6 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 24 min • 5 hrs 24 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

70.1 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

161.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

52.6 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

90.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at B 6

07:48 – 17:41

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:44

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 53 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

3 hrs 32 min

SunriseDawn break

07:48

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,068.19

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R19.47

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R194.65

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,282.30

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (8)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550

Midpoint

486.6 km

Total: 973.3 km

Midpoint 486.6 km

973.3 km 10 hrs 48 min

Destination B 6 -33.92626, 18.86964

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 973.3 km

Return-cycle span 1,946.5 km

Traversal time 10 hrs 48 min

Maneuver count 19

Maneuver density 2.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 486.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550

Midpoint -32.05355, 22.96864

End -33.92626, 18.86964

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Bloemfontein from B 6? +

Bloemfontein is about 973.3 km from B 6 by road.

How long does it take from Bloemfontein to B 6? +

The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to B 6 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 B 6? +

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 B 6? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,958.57 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,966.28 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,956.47 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,050.37 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to B 6? +

Yes. There are 4 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

: Colesberg

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Western Bypass

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Places from Bloemfontein to B 6

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Motherdough

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Bonjour

Tops at Spar

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Academic Counselling and Development

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Stelmark Center

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Wish Networks (Pty) Ltd.

Lunar Mart

Junior Akademie Preschool

Usave

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PEP

Eikestad Tuinsentrum

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Augenta

Motherdough

Western Cape Education Department Satellite Office

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Holmes Brothers

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Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography

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