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Distance from Bloemfontein to Citrusdal

N Bloemfontein → Citrusdal
Road distance
1,027.1 km
Highway dominant · N1
Bloemfontein to Citrusdal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,027.1 km in roughly 11 hrs 27 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
788.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 27 min
End point
Park Street
Return: 22 hrs 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
687 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,008.46
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,010.68
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,000.33
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,070.58
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,650.05
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,652.98
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,639.32
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,732.01
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,486.91
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,490.76
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,472.79
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,594.75
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
239° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
59° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-32.5894, 19.0147
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 14 °C Bloemfontein Fair View Forecast → 11 °C Citrusdal Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Bloemfontein → Citrusdal
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Car
1,027.1 km
11 hrs 27 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,027.1 km
~15 hrs 48 min
65 km/h avg
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1,027.1 km 11 hrs 27 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Citrusdal
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Bloemfontein to Citrusdal via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto President Brand Street
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Saint Andrew Street
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Markgraaff Street
    0.3 km
  7. Continue straight onto President Boshoff Street
    0.5 km
  8. Continue straight onto Kolbe Avenue
    1.1 km
  9. Continue straight onto Curie Avenue
    4.3 km
  10. Take the ramp left towards N1: Colesberg
    0.7 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    529.5 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto Donkin Street
    290.3 km
  14. Turn right
    31.7 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn left
    76.6 km
  16. Turn right
    68.6 km
  17. Turn right
    13.3 km
  18. Continue straight
    6.2 km
  19. Turn right
    2.6 km
  20. Turn left onto Park Street
    0.5 km
  21. 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
513.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 43 min • 5 hrs 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
73.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
170.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
55.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Citrusdal
07:43 – 17:44
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:43
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 40 min
SunriseDawn break
07:43
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,293.16
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R20.54
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R205.41
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,519.12
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
513.6 km
Total: 1,027.1 km
Midpoint 513.6 km
1,027.1 km 11 hrs 27 min
Destination Citrusdal End: Park Street -32.58944, 19.01472

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,027.1 km
Return-cycle span 2,054.1 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 27 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 513.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -32.23701, 22.79513
End -32.58944, 19.01472
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Citrusdal? +
Bloemfontein is about 1,027.1 km from Citrusdal by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Citrusdal? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Citrusdal 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 Citrusdal? +
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 Citrusdal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,066.88 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,075.02 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,064.66 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,163.75 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Citrusdal? +
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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: Colesberg
From Bloemfontein To Citrusdal
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