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Distance from Bloemfontein to Etsebeth Way

Bloemfontein to Etsebeth Way is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 650.5 km in roughly 7 hrs 39 min.

N Bloemfontein → Etsebeth Way
Road distance
650.5 km
M1 N1 N10 N9
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
529.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 39 min
End point
Etsebeth Way
Return: 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
459 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,242.09
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,247.25
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,512.81
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,522.17
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,638.87
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,645.67
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,996.06
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,008.42
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,156.41
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,165.36
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,626.40
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,642.66
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
186° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
6° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-33.8515, 25.6241
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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650.5 km 7 hrs 39 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Etsebeth Way
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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
    217.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  12. Merge slight right
    94.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  14. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  15. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.6 km
  16. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  17. Turn right onto Hospital Street
    194.7 km
  18. Merge slight right
    38.0 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Bluewater Bay
    0.5 km
  20. Go straight onto Weinronk Way
    0.4 km
  21. Turn left onto Hillcrest Drive
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right onto Lynda Lane
    0.2 km
  23. Turn right onto Maureen Circle
    0.5 km
  24. Turn right onto Ada Avenue
    0.1 km
  25. Turn right onto Etsebeth Way
    0.0 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
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.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ Etsebeth Way → Bloemfontein Bloemfontein to Johannesburg Bloemfontein to Pretoria Bloemfontein to Cape Town Bloemfontein to Durban Johannesburg to Etsebeth Way Pretoria to Etsebeth Way Cape Town to Etsebeth Way
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
325.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 49 min • 3 hrs 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
46.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
108.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
35.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Etsebeth Way
06:58 – 17:28
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 9 min
SunriseDawn break
06:58
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,719.10
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.01
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R130.10
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,862.21
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
325.7 km
Total: 650.5 km
Midpoint 325.7 km
650.5 km 7 hrs 39 min
Destination Etsebeth Way End: Etsebeth Way -33.85150, 25.62406

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 650.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,301.0 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 325.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -31.54772, 25.05563
End -33.85150, 25.62406
Destination services

Available in Etsebeth Way

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Service groups 4
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Etsebeth Way
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Etsebeth Way
3
  • BP
    40 Grahamstown Road, Swartkops, 6210, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Motherwell, 6211, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Main Street, Motherwell, 6211, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Etsebeth Way
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Etsebeth Way
2
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Etsebeth Way? +
Bloemfontein is about 650.5 km from Etsebeth Way by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Etsebeth Way? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Etsebeth Way 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 Etsebeth Way? +
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 Etsebeth Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,242.09 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,247.25 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,512.81 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,522.17 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Etsebeth Way? +
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 Etsebeth Way
Western Bypass
From Bloemfontein To Etsebeth Way
: Port Elizabeth
From Bloemfontein To Etsebeth Way
: Cradock
From Bloemfontein To Etsebeth Way
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From Bloemfontein To Etsebeth Way
: Bluewater Bay
From Bloemfontein To Etsebeth Way
Weinronk Way
From Bloemfontein To Etsebeth Way
Lynda Lane
From Bloemfontein To Etsebeth Way
Maureen Circle
From Bloemfontein To Etsebeth Way

Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Etsebeth Way, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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