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Distance from Bloemfontein to Protea Circle

N Bloemfontein → Protea Circle
Road distance
985.5 km
Highway dominant · N1
Bloemfontein to Protea Circle is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 985.5 km in roughly 11 hrs 1 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
861.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 1 min
End point
Protea Circle
Return: 22 hrs 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
661 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,927.25
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,929.38
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,919.44
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,986.86
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,542.90
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,545.71
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,532.60
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,621.54
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,345.92
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,349.61
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,332.37
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,449.40
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
234° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
54° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-33.4605, 18.7038
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 14 °C Bloemfontein Clear Sky View Forecast → 17 °C Protea Circle Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Bloemfontein → Protea Circle
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Car
985.5 km
11 hrs 1 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
985.5 km
~15 hrs 9 min
65 km/h avg
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~3 hrs 51 min
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985.5 km 11 hrs 1 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Protea Circle
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Bloemfontein to Protea Circle via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto President Brand Street
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Saint Andrew Street
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Markgraaff Street
    0.3 km
  7. Continue straight onto President Boshoff Street
    0.5 km
  8. Continue straight onto Kolbe Avenue
    1.1 km
  9. Continue straight onto Curie Avenue
    4.3 km
  10. Take the ramp left towards N1: Colesberg
    0.7 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    529.5 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto Donkin Street
    290.3 km
  14. Turn right
    31.7 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn left
    94.2 km
  16. Turn right
    27.4 km
  17. Continue straight onto Piet Retief Street
    1.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Rainier Street
    0.3 km
  19. Turn left onto Voortrekker Road
    0.1 km
  20. Turn right onto Bokomo Road
    1.3 km
  21. Continue straight onto Darling Road
    1.4 km
  22. Turn left onto Wilger Street
    0.1 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn right onto Nerina Avenue
    0.1 km
  24. Turn left onto Tekoma Avenue
    0.1 km
  25. Turn left onto Protea Circle
    0.1 km
  26. 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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Halfway point
492.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 30 min • 5 hrs 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
71.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
163.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
53.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Protea Circle
07:44 – 17:43
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:44
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 16 min
SunriseDawn break
07:44
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,119.57
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.71
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R197.11
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,336.39
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
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
492.8 km
Total: 985.5 km
Midpoint 492.8 km
985.5 km 11 hrs 1 min
Destination Protea Circle End: Protea Circle -33.46047, 18.70378

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 985.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,971.1 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 1 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 492.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -32.09751, 22.93217
End -33.46047, 18.70378
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Protea Circle? +
Bloemfontein is about 985.5 km from Protea Circle by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Protea Circle? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 1 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Protea Circle 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 Protea Circle? +
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 Protea Circle? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,983.31 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,991.11 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,981.18 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,076.26 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Protea Circle? +
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 Protea Circle
Western Bypass
From Bloemfontein To Protea Circle
: Cape Town
From Bloemfontein To Protea Circle

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