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Distance from Bloemfontein to Epping

Bloemfontein to Epping is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 992.0 km in roughly 10 hrs 59 min.

N Bloemfontein → Epping
Road distance
992 km
M12 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
901.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 59 min
Return: 22 hrs
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
659 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,894.14
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,901.99
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,306.96
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,321.25
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,499.21
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,509.58
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,043.91
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,062.76
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,288.43
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,302.07
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,005.14
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,029.94
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
232° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
52° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-33.9342, 18.5544
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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992 km 660 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Epping
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    388.0 km
  13. Continue straight
    59.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M12: Giel Basson Drive
    0.5 km
  15. Turn left onto Giel Basson Drive
    1.4 km
  16. Turn right onto Milton Road
    0.3 km
  17. Turn left onto Cambridge Street
    0.9 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.1 km
  19. Turn left onto Halt Road
    1.6 km
  20. Turn right onto Viking Way
    1.3 km
  21. Turn left onto Jan van Riebeeck Avenue
    0.0 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right onto Bofors Circle
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left onto Dacres Avenue
    0.7 km
  24. Turn left
    0.2 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Routes ↩ Epping → Bloemfontein Bloemfontein to Johannesburg Bloemfontein to Pretoria Bloemfontein to Cape Town Bloemfontein to Durban Johannesburg to Epping Pretoria to Epping Cape Town to Epping
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
495.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 29 min • 5 hrs 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
71.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
165.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
53.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Epping
07:26 – 17:57
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 31 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 38 min
SunriseDawn break
07:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,146.50
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.84
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R198.40
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,364.74
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
495.9 km
Total: 992 km
Midpoint 495.9 km
992 km 660 min
Destination Epping -33.93417, 18.55444

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 992 km
Return-cycle span 1984 km
Traversal time 660 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 495.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -32.11900, 22.91173
End -33.93417, 18.55444
Destination services

Available in Epping

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

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Epping
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Epping
5
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Epping
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Epping
6
  • Shell
    130 Gunners Circle, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Halt Road, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell
    100 Belvenie Avenue, 7490, Western Cape
  • Shell
    323 Voortrekker Road, 7460, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7764, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    7405, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Epping
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Epping
5
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Epping? +
Bloemfontein is about 992 km from Epping by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Epping? +
The drive usually takes about 660 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Epping 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 Epping? +
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 Epping? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,894.14 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,901.99 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,306.96 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,321.25 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Epping? +
Yes. There are 4 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
Epping, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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