Distance from Bonn to Makana Way

N Bonn → Makana Way

Road distance

776.8 km

Highway dominant · N1 / N6

Bonn to Makana Way is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 776.8 km in roughly 9 hrs 50 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

597.3 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.30×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

9 hrs 50 min

Start point

Bonn Crescent

End point

Makana Way

Return: 19 hrs 41 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

590 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

78.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops

10 hrs 50 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,519.02

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,520.70

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

182° S

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

2° N

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-27.9157, 26.8192

End coords Destination point

-33.2825, 26.5658

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 13 °C Bonn Fair View Forecast → 9 °C Makana Way Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Bonn → Makana Way

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Car

776.8 km

9 hrs 50 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

776.8 km

~11 hrs 57 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 141 km to Bram Fischer International
✈ BFN → JNB → PLZ (1 hr 5 min)
🚗 118 km from Chief Dawid Stuurman International
↑ 1 hr 47 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Soon after Bonn

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 146 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 146 km from start

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Hotel Soon after Bonn

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 146 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 146 km from start

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Bonn

Finish Makana Way

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Bonn to Makana Way via N1 and N6

National highway route N1N6
Head on Bonn Crescent

0.2 km
Turn left onto Dresden Avenue

0.1 km
Turn left onto Lucette Street

0.7 km
Turn left

36.8 km
Turn right onto Voortrekker Street

2.9 km
Take the ramp right towards N1: Winburg

0.6 km
Merge slight right

170.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North

0.5 km
Turn left

2.4 km
Turn right

122.1 km
Continue left onto Rascher Street

72.0 km
Turn right onto Somerset Street

162.9 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Voortrekker Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Voortrekker Street

1.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

129.4 km
Turn right

0.7 km
Turn left

70.4 km
Turn right onto Beaufort Street

2.4 km
Turn right onto Makana Way

1.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 1

Known total R78.50

Main toll road N1

This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Routes ↩ Makana Way → Bonn Bonn to Johannesburg Bonn to Pretoria Bonn to Cape Town Bonn to Durban Johannesburg to Makana Way Pretoria to Makana Way Cape Town to Makana Way

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

388.9 km

Free State to Eastern Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

4 hrs 55 min • 4 hrs 55 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Free State to Eastern Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

55.9 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

129.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

41.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

76.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Makana Way

07:15 – 17:12

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:13

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 57 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:15

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,246.97

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R15.54

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R155.36

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,417.87

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (13)

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 Bonn Start: Bonn Crescent -27.91565, 26.81925

Midpoint

388.9 km

Total: 776.8 km

Midpoint 388.9 km

776.8 km 9 hrs 50 min

Destination Makana Way End: Makana Way -33.28247, 26.56580

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Free State to Eastern Cape

One-way road span 776.8 km

Return-cycle span 1,553.6 km

Traversal time 9 hrs 50 min

Maneuver count 21

Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 388.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.91565, 26.81925

Midpoint -30.54028, 26.79254

End -33.28247, 26.56580

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Bonn from Makana Way? +

Bonn is about 776.8 km from Makana Way by road.

How long does it take from Bonn to Makana Way? +

The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Bonn to Makana 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 Bonn to Makana 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 Bonn to Makana Way? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,563.21 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,569.36 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,561.53 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,636.47 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Bonn to Makana Way? +

Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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 crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Distance from Bonn to Makana Way

Places from Bonn to Makana Way

Bonjour

Shell Select

Mugg & Bean

Checkers

Shell Select

Shell Select

Shell

Pick n Pay

Shell Select

Bonjour

TotalEnergies

Shell

Khutliso Daniels Secondary School

N V Cewu Public Primary School

D D Siwisa Primary School

C. M. Vellem Primary School

Samuel Ntlebi Primary School

T. E. M. Mrwetyana Secondary School

Ntsika Senior Secondary School

Archie Mbolekwa School

Nedbank Highflats

Micronized Products (Pty) Ltd - Grahamstown

Auto Clinic

Quickshop

Shoprite

PEP

Pick n Pay

Shell

GBS Mutual Bank

PEP

Tops at Spar

Spar

Nedbank

Director of Public Prosecutions Eastern Cape

Makana Health Sub-district Offices

Capitec Bank

Department of Economic Development and Environmental Affairs

Spec Savers

Checkers

Department of Roads and Transport

The Crazy Store

Pick n Pay

Hoof & Hound

Legal Resources Centre

Gadra Education Office

Jacques' Artisinal Bread

GEEnet

South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB)

Bouquet Florist for Flowers Grahamstown

Quickshop

Craib's Hardware & Pawnshop

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

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