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Distance from Bloemfontein to Darling

Bloemfontein to Darling is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,018.1 km in roughly 11 hrs 36 min.

N Bloemfontein → Darling
Road distance
1,018.1 km
632.6 mi • 549.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
882.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 36 min
Return: 23 hrs 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
11 hrs 36 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,704.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,712.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,898.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,913.89
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,248.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,259.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,504.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,525.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,958.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,972.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,296.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,322.72
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
11 hrs 36 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
11 hrs 51 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,018.1 km 11 hrs 36 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Darling
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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
    290.3 km
  13. Turn right
    31.7 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left
    94.2 km
  15. Turn right
    27.4 km
  16. Continue straight onto Piet Retief Street
    1.2 km
  17. Turn left onto Rainier Street
    0.3 km
  18. Turn left onto Voortrekker Road
    0.1 km
  19. Turn right onto Bokomo Road
    1.3 km
  20. Continue straight onto Darling Road
    31.1 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.0 km
  22. Turn left onto Pastorie Street
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right onto Queen Victoria Street
    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
509.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 48 min • 5 hrs 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bloemfontein → Darling
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bloemfontein
Destination area Arrival
Darling, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bloemfontein → Darling
Bloemfontein Origin postcode
Not available
Darling 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
645.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
725.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
779.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Darling → Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein ↔ Darling
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Route sheet

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Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
509.0 km
Total: 1,018.1 km
Midpoint 509.0 km
1,018.1 km 11 hrs 36 min
Destination Darling -33.37643, 18.37919

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,018.1 km
Return-cycle span 2,036.1 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 509.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -32.21408, 22.83577
End -33.37643, 18.37919
Destination services

Available in Darling

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Darling
1
  • PEP
    14 Main Street, Darling, 7345, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Darling
1
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Darling? +
Bloemfontein is about 1,018.1 km from Darling by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Darling? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Darling 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 Darling? +
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 Darling? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,704.25 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,712.31 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,898.50 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,913.89 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Darling? +
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 Darling
Western Bypass
From Bloemfontein To Darling
: Cape Town
From Bloemfontein To Darling

Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Darling, 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: 645.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 725.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 779.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 741.7 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 875.2 km

Reverse route and related trips

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