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Distance from Bloemfontein to Grahamstown N1

Bloemfontein to Grahamstown N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 598.4 km in roughly 7 hrs 34 min.

N Bloemfontein → Grahamstown N1
Road distance
598.4 km
N1 N10 N9
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
466.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 34 min
End point
Carlisle Street
Return: 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
454 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,142.53
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,147.27
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,391.54
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,400.16
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,507.50
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,513.76
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,836.06
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,847.43
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,983.56
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,991.79
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,415.87
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,430.83
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
176° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
356° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-33.3071, 26.5273
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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598.4 km 7 hrs 34 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Grahamstown N1
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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
    68.2 km
  18. Turn left
    20.6 km
  19. Turn right onto Donkin Street
    92.4 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Somerset Street
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Somerset Street
    0.2 km
  22. Turn left onto African Street
    0.4 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto African Street
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto African Street
    0.1 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto African Street
    0.0 km
  26. Continue onto African Street
    0.2 km
  27. Turn right onto Carlisle Street
    0.1 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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 ↩ Grahamstown N1 → Bloemfontein Bloemfontein to Johannesburg Bloemfontein to Pretoria Bloemfontein to Cape Town Bloemfontein to Durban Johannesburg to Grahamstown N1 Pretoria to Grahamstown N1 Cape Town to Grahamstown N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
299.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 47 min • 3 hrs 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
43.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
99.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
32.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Grahamstown N1
06:54 – 17:25
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 31 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 28 min
SunriseDawn break
06:54
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,501.14
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.97
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R119.67
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,632.78
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (23)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
299.6 km
Total: 598.4 km
Midpoint 299.6 km
598.4 km 7 hrs 34 min
Destination Grahamstown N1 End: Carlisle Street -33.30706, 26.52726

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 598.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,196.7 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 34 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 299.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -31.34901, 24.99697
End -33.30706, 26.52726
Destination services

Available in Grahamstown N1

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

Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Grahamstown N1
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Grahamstown N1
2
  • PEP
    Hill Street, Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
  • PEP
    Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Grahamstown N1
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Grahamstown N1
1
  • Shell
    67 Beaufort Street, 6139, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Grahamstown N1
6
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Grahamstown N1? +
Bloemfontein is about 598.4 km from Grahamstown N1 by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Grahamstown N1? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Grahamstown N1 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 Grahamstown N1? +
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 Grahamstown N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,142.53 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,147.27 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,391.54 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,400.16 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Grahamstown N1? +
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 Grahamstown N1
Western Bypass
From Bloemfontein To Grahamstown N1
: Port Elizabeth
From Bloemfontein To Grahamstown N1
: Cradock
From Bloemfontein To Grahamstown N1
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From Bloemfontein To Grahamstown N1

Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Grahamstown N1, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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