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Distance from Bloemfontein to Cota Calandula

N Bloemfontein → Cota Calandula
Road distance
3,269.5 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
2,456.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
87
Info Travel board
Travel time
39 hrs 48 min
End point
Cota-Calandula
Return: 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2388 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 19 planned rest stops
44 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R6,242.82
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R6,268.72
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R7,603.44
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R7,650.52
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R8,237.06
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R8,271.22
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R10,032.31
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R10,094.43
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R10,838.23
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R10,883.19
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R13,200.41
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R13,282.15
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
332° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
152° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-9.2003, 16.0320
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Bloemfontein to Cota Calandula is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 3,269.5 km in roughly 39 hrs 48 min.
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Bloemfontein → Cota Calandula
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Car
3,269.5 km
39 hrs 48 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
3,269.5 km
~50 hrs 17 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
3,269 km
↑ 31 hrs 15 min faster
Flight time
6 hrs 32 min
With airport
~8 hrs 32 min
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3,269.5 km 39 hrs 48 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Cota Calandula
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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
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right onto Saint Georges Street
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto AT Horak Street
    1.0 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Parfitt Avenue
    0.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Walter Sisulu Road
    3.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.9 km
  9. Merge slight left onto Oliver Street
    3.7 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dalham Road
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  12. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  13. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  14. Turn left onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  15. Continue straight onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  16. Turn right onto Phakamile Mabija Street
    2.1 km
  17. Continue straight onto Transvaal
    68.9 km
  18. Turn left onto Magrieta Prinsloo Street
    63.1 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    226.2 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    26.1 km
  22. Continue straight
    45.5 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    36.4 km
  25. Continue left onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    5.6 km
  26. Continue straight onto Main Street
    4.5 km
  27. Continue straight onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    74.0 km
  28. Continue straight onto Sir Seretse Khama Avenue
    2.1 km
  29. Turn slight left onto Sir Seretse Karma Highway
    0.0 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  31. Continue
    462.6 km
  32. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.2 km
  33. Merge slight right onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    164.7 km
  34. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  35. Turn left onto Trans-Kalahari Corridor
    104.3 km
  36. Turn right
    387.5 km
  37. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Okavango Road
    0.1 km
  38. Continue onto Okavango Road
    5.4 km
  39. Turn left
    96.1 km
  40. Turn right
    0.3 km
  41. Turn right
    55.0 km
  42. Turn right
    77.4 km
  43. At the end of the road, turn right
    30.4 km
  44. Continue left
    13.9 km
  45. Continue slight left
    11.5 km
  46. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  47. Continue
    339.8 km
  48. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  49. Continue
    175.1 km
  50. Continue straight
    113.8 km
  51. Keep slight right at the fork
    23.5 km
  52. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  53. Continue
    3.9 km
  54. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.1 km
  55. Continue onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    1.0 km
  56. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.0 km
  57. Continue onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.3 km
  58. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    0.1 km
  59. Continue onto Rua Joaquim Kapango
    6.5 km
  60. At the end of the road, turn left
    26.2 km
  61. Continue straight
    9.1 km
  62. Continue straight
    79.4 km
  63. Turn slight left
    0.7 km
  64. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  65. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  66. Continue
    0.0 km
  67. Go straight
    2.0 km
  68. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  69. Continue
    2.3 km
  70. Continue straight
    62.9 km
  71. Keep slight right at the fork
    102.8 km
  72. Turn right
    116.0 km
  73. Continue straight
    10.8 km
  74. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  75. Continue straight
    2.7 km
  76. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  77. Continue
    0.2 km
  78. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  79. Continue
    0.2 km
  80. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.8 km
  81. Go straight
    1.2 km
  82. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  83. Keep slight right at the fork
    21.0 km
  84. Turn right
    1.6 km
  85. Continue straight onto Lombe-Cota
    24.5 km
  86. Continue straight onto Cota-Calandula
    10.7 km
  87. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Cota Calandula → Bloemfontein Bloemfontein to Johannesburg Bloemfontein to Pretoria Bloemfontein to Cape Town Bloemfontein to Durban Johannesburg to Cota Calandula Pretoria to Cota Calandula Cape Town to Cota Calandula
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
1,638.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
19 hrs 54 min • 19 hrs 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
235.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
543.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
176.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cota Calandula
07:01 – 18:42
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 28 min
SunriseDawn break
07:01
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R13,666.31
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R65.39
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R653.89
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R14,385.59
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (88)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
15
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
16
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
1,638.2 km
Total: 3,269.5 km
Midpoint 1,638.2 km
3,269.5 km 39 hrs 48 min
Destination Cota Calandula End: Cota-Calandula -9.20027, 16.03204

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 3,269.5 km
Return-cycle span 6,538.9 km
Traversal time 39 hrs 48 min
Maneuver count 87
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 1,638.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -21.04341, 18.54294
End -9.20027, 16.03204
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Cota Calandula? +
Bloemfontein is about 3,269.5 km from Cota Calandula by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Cota Calandula? +
The drive usually takes about 39 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Cota Calandula 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 Cota Calandula? +
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 Cota Calandula? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R6,242.82 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R6,268.72 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R7,603.44 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R7,650.52 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Cota Calandula? +
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Transvaal
From Bloemfontein To Cota Calandula
Trans-Kalahari Corridor
From Bloemfontein To Cota Calandula
Rua Joaquim Kapango
From Bloemfontein To Cota Calandula
Lombe-Cota
From Bloemfontein To Cota Calandula
Cota-Calandula
From Bloemfontein To Cota Calandula

Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cota Calandula, Malanje
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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