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Distance from Bloemfontein to Gariep Dam

N Bloemfontein → Gariep Dam
Road distance
184.6 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
178.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.03×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 4 min
End point
Tinktinkie Street
Return: 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
124 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R352.52
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R353.98
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R429.35
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R432.01
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R465.13
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R467.06
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R566.51
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R570.01
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R612.01
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R614.55
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R745.40
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R750.02
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
203° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
23° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-30.5931, 25.4925
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Bloemfontein to Gariep Dam is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 184.6 km in roughly 2 hrs 4 min.
Travel modes
Bloemfontein → Gariep Dam
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Car
184.6 km
2 hrs 4 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
184.6 km
~2 hrs 50 min
65 km/h avg
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184.6 km 2 hrs 4 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Gariep Dam
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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
    171.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Bethulie
    0.9 km
  12. Turn left
    4.4 km
  13. Turn left onto Jangroentjie Street
    0.3 km
  14. Turn right onto Tinktinkie Street
    0.2 km
  15. 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
92.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 2 min • 1 hr 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
13.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
30.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
10.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
96.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Gariep Dam
06:55 – 17:32
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 37 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 42 min
SunriseDawn break
06:55
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R771.71
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.69
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R36.92
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R812.33
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
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
92.5 km
Total: 184.6 km
Midpoint 92.5 km
184.6 km 2 hrs 4 min
Destination Gariep Dam End: Tinktinkie Street -30.59306, 25.49250

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 184.6 km
Return-cycle span 369.2 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 4 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 8.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 92.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -29.87020, 25.87770
End -30.59306, 25.49250
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Gariep Dam
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Gariep Dam
1
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Gariep Dam? +
Bloemfontein is about 184.6 km from Gariep Dam by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Gariep Dam? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Gariep Dam in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein to Gariep Dam? +
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 Gariep Dam? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R352.52 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R353.98 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R429.35 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R432.01 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Gariep Dam? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 Gariep Dam
Western Bypass
From Bloemfontein To Gariep Dam
Bethulie
From Bloemfontein To Gariep Dam
Vanderstad
From Bloemfontein To Gariep Dam

Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Gariep Dam
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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