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Distance from Bloemfontein to Macon

N Bloemfontein → Macon
Road distance
670.3 km
M15 M4 N1 N10 N2 N9 R102
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
544.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 54 min
End point
Metz Avenue
Return: 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
474 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,279.93
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,285.24
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,558.89
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,568.55
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,688.80
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,695.81
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,056.87
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,069.61
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,222.11
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,231.32
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,706.41
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,723.17
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
187° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
7° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-33.9733, 25.5095
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Bloemfontein to Macon is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 670.3 km in roughly 7 hrs 54 min.
Travel modes
Bloemfontein → Macon
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Car
670.3 km
7 hrs 54 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
670.3 km
~10 hrs 18 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
670 km
↑ 4 hrs 33 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 20 min
With airport
~3 hrs 20 min
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670.3 km 7 hrs 54 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Macon
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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
    45.7 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  21. Merge slight right
    8.0 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Cape Road
    0.4 km
  23. Go straight onto Cape Road
    0.1 km
  24. Turn slight left onto Kragga Kamma Road towards M15: Kragga Kamma Road
    3.1 km
  25. Turn slight left onto Vitry Avenue
    1.2 km
  26. Turn left onto Macon Road
    0.5 km
  27. Continue straight onto Metz Avenue
    0.1 km
  28. 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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road
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.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route N1
Routes ↩ Macon → Bloemfontein Bloemfontein to Johannesburg Bloemfontein to Pretoria Bloemfontein to Cape Town Bloemfontein to Durban Johannesburg to Macon Pretoria to Macon Cape Town to Macon
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
335.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 57 min • 3 hrs 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
48.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
111.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
36.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Macon
07:02 – 17:25
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 23 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 12 min
SunriseDawn break
07:02
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,801.93
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.41
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R134.06
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,949.40
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
5
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
335.6 km
Total: 670.3 km
Midpoint 335.6 km
670.3 km 7 hrs 54 min
Destination Macon End: Metz Avenue -33.97327, 25.50949

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 670.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,340.6 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 54 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 335.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -31.62280, 25.11188
End -33.97327, 25.50949
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Macon
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Macon
2
Nearby category Banks Top 5 nearby matches around Macon
5
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Macon
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Macon
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Macon
2
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Macon? +
Bloemfontein is about 670.3 km from Macon by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Macon? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Macon 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 Macon? +
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 Macon? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,279.93 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,285.24 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,558.89 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,568.55 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Macon? +
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 Macon
Western Bypass
From Bloemfontein To Macon
: Port Elizabeth
From Bloemfontein To Macon
: Cradock
From Bloemfontein To Macon
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From Bloemfontein To Macon

Route Locations

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

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