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Distance from Bloemfontein to Steel Way

Bloemfontein to Steel Way is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 788.8 km in roughly 8 hrs 56 min.

N Bloemfontein → Steel Way
Road distance
788.8 km
490.1 mi • 425.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
554.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.42×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 56 min
Return: 17 hrs 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 56 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,320.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,326.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,470.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,482.91
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,742.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,750.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,940.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,956.62
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,292.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,303.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,553.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,574.50
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
8 hrs 56 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
9 hrs 11 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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788.8 km 8 hrs 56 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Steel Way
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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
    262.2 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork
    15.8 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.3 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: King Shaka International Airport
    0.8 km
  20. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    24.6 km
  21. Continue straight onto North Coast Toll Road
    132.6 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R34: Richards Bay
    0.6 km
  23. Turn left onto John Ross Highway
    2.3 km
  24. Turn left onto Gopalall Hurban Road
    1.3 km
  25. Turn right onto Steel Way
    0.2 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 35
Known total R1,338.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 35 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
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
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
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
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
394.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 28 min • 4 hrs 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bloemfontein → Steel Way
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bloemfontein
Destination area Arrival
Steel Way, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bloemfontein → Steel Way
Bloemfontein Origin postcode
Not available
Steel Way Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
495.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
512.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
416.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Steel Way → Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein ↔ Steel Way
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
394.5 km
Total: 788.8 km
Midpoint 394.5 km
788.8 km 8 hrs 56 min
Destination Steel Way -28.77483, 31.89974

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 788.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,577.6 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 56 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 394.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -28.48278, 29.57421
End -28.77483, 31.89974
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Steel Way
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Steel Way
2
  • PEP
    36 Tanner Road, Empangeni, 3910, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    Biyela Street, Empangeni, 3880, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Steel Way
1
  • Shell
    1 Ngwelezane Road, 3880, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Steel Way
6
  • Boxer
    61 Tanner Road, Empangeni Rail, 3880, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Quickshop
    Empangeni
  • Quickshop
    112 Main Road, Empangeni
  • Boxer
    45 Maxwell Street, Empangeni, 3880, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    Empangeni, 3880, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick n Pay Express
    318 John Ross Highway, KwaZulu-Natal, 3900
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Steel Way? +
Bloemfontein is about 788.8 km from Steel Way by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Steel Way? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Steel Way 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 Steel Way? +
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 Steel Way? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,320.48 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,326.73 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,470.98 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,482.91 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Steel Way? +
Yes. There are 35 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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Towns along the route

: Senekal
From Bloemfontein To Steel Way
Theunissen
From Bloemfontein To Steel Way
: Durban
From Bloemfontein To Steel Way
: Port Shepstone
From Bloemfontein To Steel Way
King Shaka International Airport
From Bloemfontein To Steel Way
Stanger
From Bloemfontein To Steel Way
and Coast
From Bloemfontein To Steel Way
Coast
From Bloemfontein To Steel Way
: Richards Bay
From Bloemfontein To Steel Way
Empangeni
From Bloemfontein To Steel Way

Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Steel Way, KwaZulu-Natal
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 495.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 512.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 416.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 550.2 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 633.6 km

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