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Distance from Bloemfontein to Van Riebeeckstrand

N Bloemfontein → Van Riebeeckstrand
Road distance
1,020.5 km
Highway dominant · M19 / N1 / N7
Bloemfontein to Van Riebeeckstrand is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,020.5 km in roughly 11 hrs 14 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
895.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 14 min
End point
Atlantic Avenue
Return: 22 hrs 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
674 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,053.73
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,061.82
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,051.53
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,149.99
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,709.79
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,720.45
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,706.88
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,836.79
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,565.51
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,579.54
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,561.68
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,732.62
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
233° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
53° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-33.6942, 18.4458
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 17 °C Bloemfontein Clear Sky View Forecast → 18 °C Van Riebeeckstrand Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Bloemfontein → Van Riebeeckstrand
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Car
1,020.5 km
11 hrs 14 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1,020.5 km
~15 hrs 42 min
65 km/h avg
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908 km flight
~3 hrs 26 min
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1,020.5 km 11 hrs 14 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Van Riebeeckstrand
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  1. Directions from Bloemfontein to Van Riebeeckstrand via N1 and N7
    National highway route N1N7
  2. Directions from Bloemfontein to Van Riebeeckstrand via M19
    Metro arterial route M19
  3. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto President Brand Street
    0.2 km
  6. Turn right onto Saint Andrew Street
    0.3 km
  7. Turn left onto Markgraaff Street
    0.3 km
  8. Continue straight onto President Boshoff Street
    0.5 km
  9. Continue straight onto Kolbe Avenue
    1.1 km
  10. Continue straight onto Curie Avenue
    4.3 km
  11. Take the ramp left towards N1: Colesberg
    0.7 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    529.5 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  15. Continue straight
    62.6 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N7: Malmesbury
    0.3 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork towards N7: Malmesbury
    0.5 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork towards N7: Malmesbury
    0.3 km
  19. Continue straight
    17.7 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M19: Melkbosstrand
    0.3 km
  21. Keep slight left at the fork towards M19: Melkbosstrand
    0.1 km
  22. Go straight onto Melkbosstrand Road
    8.2 km
  23. Turn right onto West Coast Road
    3.9 km
  24. Turn left onto Napoleon Road
    0.3 km
  25. Turn left onto Napoleon Avenue
    0.6 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn right onto Napoleon Avenue
    0.1 km
  27. Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue
    0.3 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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
Routes ↩ Van Riebeeckstrand → Bloemfontein Bloemfontein to Johannesburg Bloemfontein to Pretoria Bloemfontein to Cape Town Bloemfontein to Durban Johannesburg to Van Riebeeckstrand Pretoria to Van Riebeeckstrand Cape Town to Van Riebeeckstrand
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
510.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 37 min • 5 hrs 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
73.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
169.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
55.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Van Riebeeckstrand
07:46 – 17:44
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:45
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 50 min
SunriseDawn break
07:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,265.85
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R20.41
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R204.11
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,490.37
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
510.2 km
Total: 1,020.5 km
Midpoint 510.2 km
1,020.5 km 11 hrs 14 min
Destination Van Riebeeckstrand End: Atlantic Avenue -33.69417, 18.44583

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,020.5 km
Return-cycle span 2,041.1 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 510.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -32.22040, 22.82516
End -33.69417, 18.44583
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Van Riebeeckstrand? +
Bloemfontein is about 1,020.5 km from Van Riebeeckstrand by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Van Riebeeckstrand? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Van Riebeeckstrand 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 Van Riebeeckstrand? +
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 Van Riebeeckstrand? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,053.73 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,061.82 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,051.53 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,149.99 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Van Riebeeckstrand? +
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.
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Towns along the route

: Colesberg
From Bloemfontein To Van Riebeeckstrand
Western Bypass
From Bloemfontein To Van Riebeeckstrand
: Cape Town
From Bloemfontein To Van Riebeeckstrand
: Malmesbury
From Bloemfontein To Van Riebeeckstrand
Goodwood
From Bloemfontein To Van Riebeeckstrand
: Melkbosstrand
From Bloemfontein To Van Riebeeckstrand

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