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Distance from Bloemfontein to Blanco

Bloemfontein to Blanco is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 772.1 km in roughly 8 hrs 42 min.

N Bloemfontein → Blanco
Road distance
772.1 km
479.8 mi • 416.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
646.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 42 min
Return: 17 hrs 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 42 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,292.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,298.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,439.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,451.50
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,705.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,713.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,899.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,915.18
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,243.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,254.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,499.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,519.97
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
8 hrs 42 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
8 hrs 57 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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772.1 km 8 hrs 42 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Blanco
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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
    7.9 km
  13. Turn left
    172.4 km
  14. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Springbok Road
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  17. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  19. Turn left onto Langenhoven Street
    31.9 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right
    18.3 km
  21. Turn right onto Montagu Street
    1.9 km
  22. Turn left onto George Road
    0.2 km
  23. Turn right
    0.1 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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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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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
386.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 21 min • 4 hrs 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bloemfontein → Blanco
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bloemfontein
Destination area Arrival
Blanco, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bloemfontein → Blanco
Bloemfontein Origin postcode
Not available
Blanco Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
399.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
479.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
533.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Blanco → Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein ↔ Blanco
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
386.3 km
Total: 772.1 km
Midpoint 386.3 km
772.1 km 8 hrs 42 min
Destination Blanco -33.94450, 22.41283

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 772.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,544.2 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 42 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 386.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -31.49533, 23.68631
End -33.94450, 22.41283
Destination services

Available in Blanco

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

Service groups 3
Schools Banks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Blanco
3
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Blanco
2
  • FNB
    97 York Street, George, 6530
  • Nedbank
    106 York Street, George
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Blanco
6
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Blanco? +
Bloemfontein is about 772.1 km from Blanco by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Blanco? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Blanco 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 Blanco? +
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 Blanco? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,292.51 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,298.63 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,439.83 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,451.50 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Blanco? +
No tollgates are 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 Blanco
Western Bypass
From Bloemfontein To Blanco
: Cape Town
From Bloemfontein To Blanco

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 399.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 479.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 533.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 495.7 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 629.3 km

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