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Distance from Bloemfontein to Othongathi

Bloemfontein to Othongathi is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 666.8 km in roughly 7 hrs 5 min.

N Bloemfontein → Othongathi
Road distance
666.8 km
414.4 mi • 360.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
478.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 5 min
Return: 14 hrs 11 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 5 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
93.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,116.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,121.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,243.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,253.60
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,472.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,479.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,640.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,654.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,938.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,947.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,158.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,176.40
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 5 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 20 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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666.8 km 7 hrs 5 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Othongathi
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head north
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto President Brand Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Charles Street
    0.8 km
  5. Turn left onto Hanger Street
    0.5 km
  6. Turn right onto East Burger Street, M30
    3.5 km
  7. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street, M30
    0.0 km
  8. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street, M30
    103.9 km
  9. Keep left
    0.6 km
  10. Keep right
    0.0 km
  11. Turn right onto N5, R708
    137.7 km
  12. Turn right onto Hospital Road, N5
    91.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto N3
    287.5 km
  14. Keep left
    0.3 km
  15. Keep left
    34.7 km
  16. Turn left
    0.0 km
  17. Turn right
    0.7 km
  18. Keep right
    0.1 km
  19. Turn left onto Ushukela Drive, M43
    3.3 km
  20. Turn right onto Gopalall Hurbans Road, R102
    1.1 km
  21. Turn sharp left onto Van Rova Road, D593
    0.2 km
  22. Turn right onto Mkhwanazi Road
    0.0 km
  23. Turn right onto Makawuse Road
    0.2 km
  24. Turn left
    0.0 km
  25. Arrive at your destination, on the left
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 24
Known total R931.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 24 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
333.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 32 min • 3 hrs 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bloemfontein → Othongathi
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bloemfontein
Destination area Arrival
Othongathi
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bloemfontein → Othongathi
Bloemfontein Origin postcode
Not available
Othongathi Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
294.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
373.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
390.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Othongathi → Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein ↔ Othongathi
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
333.4 km
Total: 666.8 km
Midpoint 333.4 km
666.8 km 7 hrs 5 min
Destination Othongathi -29.56083, 31.12222

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 666.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,333.7 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 5 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 333.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -28.28855, 29.09248
End -29.56083, 31.12222
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Othongathi
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Othongathi
2
  • Shell
    352 Watson Highway, Tongaat, 4399, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell Select
    4400, KwaZulu-Natal
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Othongathi? +
Bloemfontein is about 666.8 km from Othongathi by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Othongathi? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Othongathi 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 Othongathi? +
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 Othongathi? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,116.29 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,121.57 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,243.52 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,253.60 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Othongathi? +
Yes. There are 24 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
Othongathi
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 294.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 373.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 390.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 428.3 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 488.3 km

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