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Distance from Bultfontein N1 to Berea

N Bultfontein N1 → Berea
Road distance
654.4 km
M4 N1 N6
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
549.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 45 min
End point
Baynes Street
Return: 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
465 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,249.53
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,254.72
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,521.87
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,531.29
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,648.69
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,655.53
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,008.02
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,020.45
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,169.33
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,178.33
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,642.13
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,658.49
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
163° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
343° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2869, 26.1506
End coords Destination point
-32.9903, 27.9172
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Bultfontein N1 to Berea is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 654.4 km in roughly 7 hrs 45 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Bultfontein N1 → Berea
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Car
654.4 km
7 hrs 45 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
654.4 km
~10 hrs 4 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
654 km
↑ 4 hrs 27 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 18 min
With airport
~3 hrs 18 min
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654.4 km 7 hrs 45 min
Start Bultfontein N1
Finish Berea
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Stofberg Street
    0.6 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Diamond Street
    1.9 km
  4. Turn left
    86.8 km
  5. Take the ramp right towards N1: Colesberg
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    20.4 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  8. Turn left
    2.4 km
  9. Turn right
    122.1 km
  10. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  11. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    162.9 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    2.8 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    173.4 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  21. Continue
    2.1 km
  22. Continue straight onto North East Expressway
    2.9 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Pearce Street
    0.4 km
  24. Turn right onto Pearce Road
    0.2 km
  25. Turn right onto Latimer Street
    0.1 km
  26. Turn right onto Winkley Street
    0.1 km
  27. Turn left onto Baynes Street
    0.2 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 0
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Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route N1 N1
Routes ↩ Berea → Bultfontein N1 Bultfontein N1 to Johannesburg Bultfontein N1 to Pretoria Bultfontein N1 to Cape Town Bultfontein N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Berea Pretoria to Berea Cape Town to Berea
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Halfway point
327.7 km
Free State to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 52 min • 3 hrs 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
47.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
108.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
35.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Berea
06:49 – 17:19
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 30 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 49 min
SunriseDawn break
06:49
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,735.38
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.09
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R130.88
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,879.35
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (29)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Bultfontein N1 -28.28694, 26.15056
Midpoint
327.7 km
Total: 654.4 km
Midpoint 327.7 km
654.4 km 7 hrs 45 min
Destination Berea End: Baynes Street -32.99028, 27.91722

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 654.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,308.8 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 327.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.28694, 26.15056
Midpoint -30.83335, 26.79074
End -32.99028, 27.91722
Destination services

Available in Berea

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Berea
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Berea
6
  • Woolworths
    Surrey Road, East London, 5247
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    East London, 5201, Western Cape
  • PEP
    East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Kingons
    82 Queen Street
  • JetStores
    JetStores, Caxton Street, North End, Buffalo City Ward 47, KuGompo (East London), Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, 5201, South Africa
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Banza Bay Road, East London, 5205, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Berea
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Berea
6
  • Shell Select
    5241, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    8 Old Transkei Road, 5241, Eastern Cape
  • BP
    18 Pearce Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    234 Oxford Street, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    5201, Eastern Cape
  • Shell Select
    5247, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Berea
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Berea
1
  • Clicks
    Amalinda Main Road, East London, 5252
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Berea
2
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Questions 9
How far is Bultfontein N1 from Berea? +
Bultfontein N1 is about 654.4 km from Berea by road.
How long does it take from Bultfontein N1 to Berea? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bultfontein N1 to Berea 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 Bultfontein N1 to Berea? +
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 Bultfontein N1 to Berea? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,249.53 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,254.72 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,521.87 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,531.29 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bultfontein N1 to Berea? +
No tollgates are 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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Towns along the route

: Colesberg
From Bultfontein N1 To Berea
Western Bypass
From Bultfontein N1 To Berea
: Aliwal
From Bultfontein N1 To Berea
London
From Bultfontein N1 To Berea
Mangaung
From Bultfontein N1 To Berea
Expressway
From Bultfontein N1 To Berea

Route Locations

Start area
Bultfontein N1, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Berea, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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