Distance from Bloemfontein to Shell Select

Directions from Bloemfontein to Shell Select via N1 and N7

National highway route N1N7
Directions from Bloemfontein to Shell Select via M8

Metro arterial route M8
Start your journey

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto President Brand Street

0.2 km
Turn right onto Saint Andrew Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Markgraaff Street

0.3 km
Continue straight onto President Boshoff Street

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Kolbe Avenue

1.1 km
Continue straight onto Curie Avenue

4.3 km
Take the ramp left towards N1: Colesberg

0.7 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

529.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

62.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N7: Malmesbury

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N7: Malmesbury

0.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N7: Malmesbury

0.3 km
Continue straight

0.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M8: Bosmansdam Road

0.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M8: Bosmansdam Road

0.2 km
Go straight onto Bosmansdam Road

0.7 km
Turn left onto Century Avenue

0.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Century Avenue

0.0 km
Continue onto Century Avenue

0.1 km
Turn right

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 4

Known total R163.50

Main toll road N1

This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

495.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 27 min • 5 hrs 27 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

71.4 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

164.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

53.5 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

90.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Shell Select

07:46 – 17:43

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:44

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 56 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

16 hrs 56 min

SunriseDawn break

07:46

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,143.22

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R19.82

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R198.24

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,361.28

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (20)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550

Midpoint

495.5 km

Total: 991.2 km

Midpoint 495.5 km

991.2 km 655 min

Destination Shell Select -33.88102, 18.52212

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 991.2 km

Return-cycle span 1982.4 km

Traversal time 655 min

Maneuver count 25

Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 495.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550

Midpoint -32.11701, 22.91524

End -33.88102, 18.52212

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Questions 10

How far is Bloemfontein from Shell Select? +

Bloemfontein is about 991.2 km from Shell Select by road.

How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Shell Select? +

The drive usually takes about 655 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Shell Select 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 Shell Select? +

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 Shell Select? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,994.69 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,002.54 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,992.55 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,088.18 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Shell Select? +

Yes. There are 4 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.

What are the postal codes for Bloemfontein and Shell Select? +

Shell Select: 7441

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Distance from Bloemfontein to Shell Select

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Quickshop

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De Tyger Fish City

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Abbotts College Century Gate

Kings and Queens Educare

Hisense Cape Town

Qwik-Switch Wireless Control

Endevour Educare

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Maniac 4x4

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?itFitness

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Edgars

Tiny Bubbles Play School

Varicom

Checkers

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Steve'S Auto Clinic

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Bob Ric Motors

Cowley Exhaust Systems

Seamount Primary School

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ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability - Africa

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Pick n Pay Express

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Wolraad Woltemade Primary School

PEP

Woolworths

Heyns and Partners Inc.

Pick n Pay Clothing

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ABSA

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Canvasland

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Trailer Tow It

Pop Up Tyres

PEP

Premier Clothing Factory Shop

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Riverside Auto

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Anglo Auto

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Schulman's Home

LinkQage (Head Office)

Old Mutual

Baseline

Builders Warehouse

Chris & Harry's Butcher

Pick n Pay Clothing

Famous Kalahari Biltong

PNA

Tafelberg Furnishers N1 Northgate

Clicks

Tops at Spar

Fanaticus

Bootlegger Coffee Company