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Distance from Bloemfontein to Charclay Gardens

Bloemfontein to Charclay Gardens is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 645.5 km in roughly 6 hrs 57 min.

N Bloemfontein → Charclay Gardens
Road distance
645.5 km
401.1 mi • 348.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
470.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 57 min
Return: 13 hrs 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 57 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,080.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,085.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,203.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,213.53
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,425.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,432.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,588.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,601.18
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,876.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,884.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,089.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,106.82
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 57 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 12 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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645.5 km 6 hrs 57 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Charclay Gardens
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head north
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto President Brand Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Charles Street
    0.8 km
  5. Turn left onto Hanger Street
    0.5 km
  6. Turn right onto East Burger Street, M30
    3.5 km
  7. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street, M30
    0.0 km
  8. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street, M30
    103.9 km
  9. Keep left
    0.6 km
  10. Keep right
    0.0 km
  11. Turn right onto N5, R708
    137.7 km
  12. Turn right onto Hospital Road, N5
    91.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto N3
    287.5 km
  14. Keep left
    0.3 km
  15. Keep left
    11.0 km
  16. Keep left
    0.5 km
  17. Keep left
    2.7 km
  18. Keep left
    0.4 km
  19. Turn right onto Malandela Road, M21
    0.7 km
  20. Turn right onto Aberdare Drive
    1.4 km
  21. Turn right onto Aberdare Drive
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right onto Phoenix Highway
    1.9 km
  23. Turn left
    0.1 km
  24. Turn sharp right onto Charclay Gardens
    0.1 km
  25. Arrive at Charclay Gardens, straight ahead
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 17
Known total R845.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
322.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 28 min • 3 hrs 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bloemfontein → Charclay Gardens
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bloemfontein
Destination area Arrival
Charclay Gardens, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bloemfontein → Charclay Gardens
Bloemfontein Origin postcode
Not available
Charclay Gardens 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 Similar distance
273.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
352.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
369.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Charclay Gardens → Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein ↔ Charclay Gardens
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
322.8 km
Total: 645.5 km
Midpoint 322.8 km
645.5 km 6 hrs 57 min
Destination Charclay Gardens -29.71846, 31.02192

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 645.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,291.0 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 57 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 322.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -28.27317, 28.99753
End -29.71846, 31.02192
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Charclay Gardens
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Charclay Gardens
3
  • PEP
    Hillhead Drive, Durban, 4302, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    1 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga, 4319, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    300 Malandela Road, KwaMashu, 4359, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Charclay Gardens
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Charclay Gardens
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Charclay Gardens
2
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Charclay Gardens? +
Bloemfontein is about 645.5 km from Charclay Gardens by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Charclay Gardens? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Charclay Gardens 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 Charclay Gardens? +
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 Charclay Gardens? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,080.60 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,085.72 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,203.77 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,213.53 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Charclay Gardens? +
Yes. There are 17 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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Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Charclay Gardens, KwaZulu-Natal
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 Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 273.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 352.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 369.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 407.0 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 490.3 km

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