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Distance from Bloemfontein to Riva Close

N Bloemfontein → Riva Close
Road distance
436.0 km
M81
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
406.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 51 min
End point
Riva Close
Return: 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
291 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R832.61
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R836.06
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,014.07
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,020.35
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,098.58
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,103.13
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,338.01
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,346.30
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,445.50
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,451.49
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,760.54
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,771.44
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
28° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
208° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-25.8655, 28.1056
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Bloemfontein to Riva Close is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 436.0 km in roughly 4 hrs 51 min.
Travel modes
Bloemfontein → Riva Close
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Car
436.0 km
4 hrs 51 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
436.0 km
~6 hrs 42 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
436 km
↑ 1 hr 59 min faster
Flight time
52 min
With airport
~2 hrs 52 min
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436.0 km 4 hrs 51 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Riva Close
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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
    367.4 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork onto Western Bypass
    29.3 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M81
    0.4 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards M81
    0.2 km
  14. Go straight onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    0.4 km
  15. Turn left onto Sloane Street
    0.3 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Sloane Street
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Sloane Street
    0.2 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sloane Street
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Sloane Street
    0.3 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sloane Street
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Sloane Street
    0.2 km
  22. Go straight
    0.1 km
  23. Go straight onto Main Road
    8.6 km
  24. Continue left onto Main Road
    5.2 km
  25. Continue straight onto Main Road
    5.5 km
  26. Continue straight onto Voortrekker Road
    3.0 km
  27. Turn left onto Perdeblom Street
    0.4 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto De Ovalle Boulevard
    0.0 km
  29. Continue onto De Ovalle Boulevard
    0.2 km
  30. Turn right onto Palmas Street
    0.1 km
  31. Turn right onto Villa Garcia North Street
    0.1 km
  32. Turn right onto Riva Close
    0.0 km
  33. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R426.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Riva Close → Bloemfontein Bloemfontein to Johannesburg Bloemfontein to Pretoria Bloemfontein to Cape Town Bloemfontein to Durban Johannesburg to Riva Close Pretoria to Riva Close Cape Town to Riva Close
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
218.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 25 min • 2 hrs 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
31.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
72.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
93.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Riva Close
06:37 – 17:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 27 min
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,822.68
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.72
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R87.21
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,918.61
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (32)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
218.5 km
Total: 436.0 km
Midpoint 218.5 km
436.0 km 4 hrs 51 min
Destination Riva Close End: Riva Close -25.86554, 28.10558

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 436.0 km
Return-cycle span 872.1 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 7.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 218.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -27.58122, 27.27283
End -25.86554, 28.10558
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Riva Close
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Riva Close
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Riva Close
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Riva Close
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Riva Close
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Riva Close
2
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Riva Close? +
Bloemfontein is about 436.0 km from Riva Close by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Riva Close? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Riva Close in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein to Riva Close? +
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 Riva Close? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R832.61 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R836.06 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,014.07 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,020.35 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Riva Close? +
Yes. There are 16 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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

Western Bypass
From Bloemfontein To Riva Close
De Ovalle Boulevard
From Bloemfontein To Riva Close

Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Riva Close, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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