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Distance from Bloemfontein to Underberg

Bloemfontein to Underberg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 647.7 km in roughly 7 hrs 55 min.

N Bloemfontein → Underberg
Road distance
647.7 km
402.5 mi • 349.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
326.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.99×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 55 min
Return: 15 hrs 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 55 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,084.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,089.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,207.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,217.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,430.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,437.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,593.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,606.67
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,882.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,891.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,097.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,114.04
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 55 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
8 hrs 10 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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647.7 km 7 hrs 55 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Underberg
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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
    194.2 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R103: Midmar
    0.3 km
  17. Turn left onto Prospect Road
    1.9 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
    2.1 km
  19. Turn right
    0.2 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right
    109.9 km
  21. Turn right onto Sani Road
    0.2 km
  22. Turn left
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R779.50
Main toll road R103
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is R103.
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
323.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 57 min • 3 hrs 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bloemfontein → Underberg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bloemfontein
Destination area Arrival
Underberg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bloemfontein → Underberg
Bloemfontein Origin postcode
Not available
Underberg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
275.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
354.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
371.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Underberg → Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein ↔ Underberg
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
323.9 km
Total: 647.7 km
Midpoint 323.9 km
647.7 km 7 hrs 55 min
Destination Underberg -29.79196, 29.49415

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 647.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,295.5 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 323.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -28.26733, 29.00933
End -29.79196, 29.49415
Destination services

Available in Underberg

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Underberg
1
Destination brief

Travelling to Underberg

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Sani Pass foothills base
Standout Foothills town for mountain country travel
Underberg works best as a practical and scenic base for the southern Drakensberg, especially for travellers heading into farm country, mountain activities or Sani Pass-side touring.
Best for Who this destination suits
Southern Berg base Sani Pass access Outdoor travel Country stay
Arrival What to expect on arrival
This is a functional base as much as a scenic one, so the exact lodge, farm stay or activity start point matters more than routing only to the town name.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Underberg for southern Drakensberg access, Sani Pass planning, mountain activity days and quieter country accommodation.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Underberg attractions and tourism material emphasise hiking, fishing, birding and mountain activity
The Southern Drakensberg tourism organisation is based in Underberg
The town is closely tied to Sani Pass travel planning
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Underberg? +
Bloemfontein is about 647.7 km from Underberg by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Underberg? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Underberg 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 Underberg? +
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 Underberg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,084.31 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,089.44 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,207.90 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,217.69 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Underberg? +
Yes. There are 13 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 Underberg
Theunissen
From Bloemfontein To Underberg
: Midmar
From Bloemfontein To Underberg
Howick
From Bloemfontein To Underberg

Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Underberg
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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 275.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 354.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 371.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 409.2 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 469.2 km

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