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Distance from Bloemfontein to P708

Bloemfontein to P708 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 605.5 km in roughly 7 hrs 36 min.

N Bloemfontein → P708
Road distance
605.5 km
N5 R616
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
467.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 36 min
Return: 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
456 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,156.12
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,160.92
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,408.10
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,416.82
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,525.44
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,531.77
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,857.91
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,869.41
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,007.16
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,015.49
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,444.62
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,459.76
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
82° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
262° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-28.4227, 30.9424
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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605.5 km 7 hrs 36 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish P708
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Start point
Destination
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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
    0.5 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto West Burger Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Zastron Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto East Burger Street
    0.2 km
  6. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    3.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  9. Take the ramp straight
    1.5 km
  10. Merge slight right
    94.6 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  12. Turn right
    66.5 km
  13. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  14. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  15. Merge slight right
    67.8 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  17. Turn left
    12.3 km
  18. Turn left
    2.5 km
  19. Turn right
    61.9 km
  20. Turn right
    26.4 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Victoria Street
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Victoria Street
    6.0 km
  23. Turn right
    45.4 km
  24. Turn right
    38.1 km
  25. Turn right
    3.8 km
  26. Turn right
    0.5 km
  27. Turn slight left
    1.3 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R338.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 5 toll points from our database.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ P708 → Bloemfontein Bloemfontein to Johannesburg Bloemfontein to Pretoria Bloemfontein to Cape Town Bloemfontein to Durban Johannesburg to P708 Pretoria to P708 Cape Town to P708
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
302.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 48 min • 3 hrs 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
43.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
100.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
32.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at P708
06:27 – 17:17
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 49 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,530.90
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.11
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R121.10
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,664.10
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
302.7 km
Total: 605.5 km
Midpoint 302.7 km
605.5 km 7 hrs 36 min
Destination P708 -28.42267, 30.94240

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 605.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,211.0 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 302.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -28.29596, 28.81024
End -28.42267, 30.94240
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around P708
1
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from P708? +
Bloemfontein is about 605.5 km from P708 by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to P708? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to P708 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 P708? +
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 P708? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,156.12 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,160.92 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,408.10 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,416.82 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to P708? +
Yes. There are 5 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Senekal
From Bloemfontein To P708
Theunissen
From Bloemfontein To P708
: Bergville
From Bloemfontein To P708

Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
P708, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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