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Distance from Bloemfontein to Bell Way

Bloemfontein to Bell Way is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,011.8 km in roughly 11 hrs 13 min.

N Bloemfontein → Bell Way
Road distance
1,011.8 km
M5 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
915.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 13 min
End point
Bell Way
Return: 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
673 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,932.04
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,940.05
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,353.12
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,367.69
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,549.22
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,559.79
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,104.82
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,124.04
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,354.23
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,368.15
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,085.28
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,110.58
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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
-34.0324, 18.4528
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,011.8 km 11 hrs 13 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Bell Way
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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
    529.5 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  13. Continue straight
    68.8 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  16. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.1 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg
    3.4 km
  18. Continue straight onto Kromboom Parkway
    8.5 km
  19. Continue straight onto Prince George Drive
    0.6 km
  20. Turn right onto Dick Burton Street towards Plumstead
    1.1 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn right onto Victoria Road
    0.9 km
  22. Turn left onto Main Road
    1.3 km
  23. Turn right onto Kendal Road
    0.4 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Kendal Road
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Kendal Road
    0.5 km
  26. Turn left onto Owen Drive
    0.1 km
  27. Turn right onto Barlinka Way
    0.3 km
  28. Turn left onto Bell Way
    0.0 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
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 ↩ Bell Way → Bloemfontein Bloemfontein to Johannesburg Bloemfontein to Pretoria Bloemfontein to Cape Town Bloemfontein to Durban Johannesburg to Bell Way Pretoria to Bell Way Cape Town to Bell Way
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
505.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 36 min • 5 hrs 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
72.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
168.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
54.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bell Way
07:28 – 17:56
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 27 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 12 min
SunriseDawn break
07:28
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,229.47
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R20.24
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R202.37
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,452.07
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
505.9 km
Total: 1,011.8 km
Midpoint 505.9 km
1,011.8 km 11 hrs 13 min
Destination Bell Way End: Bell Way -34.03244, 18.45275

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,011.8 km
Return-cycle span 2,023.7 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 13 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 505.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -32.19314, 22.85676
End -34.03244, 18.45275
Destination services

Available in Bell Way

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Bell Way
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Bell Way
3
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Bell Way
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Bell Way
6
  • Shell
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    102 Churchill Road, 7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    148 Military Road, 7845, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bell Way
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Bell Way
2
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Bell Way? +
Bloemfontein is about 1,011.8 km from Bell Way by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Bell Way? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Bell Way 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 Bell Way? +
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 Bell Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,932.04 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,940.05 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,353.12 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,367.69 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Bell Way? +
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
From Bloemfontein To Bell Way
Western Bypass
From Bloemfontein To Bell Way
: Cape Town
From Bloemfontein To Bell Way
: Maitland
From Bloemfontein To Bell Way
Muizenberg
From Bloemfontein To Bell Way
Black River Parkway
From Bloemfontein To Bell Way
Kromboom Parkway
From Bloemfontein To Bell Way
Plumstead
From Bloemfontein To Bell Way
Barlinka Way
From Bloemfontein To Bell Way

Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bell Way, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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