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Distance from Bultfontein N1 to Mbekweni

N Bultfontein N1 → Mbekweni
Road distance
345.2 km
N1 N6
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
265.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 51 min
Return: 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
291 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R659.18
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R661.91
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R802.85
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R807.82
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R869.75
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R873.36
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,059.31
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,065.87
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,144.41
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,149.16
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,393.83
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,402.46
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
151° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
331° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2869, 26.1506
End coords Destination point
-30.3800, 27.4777
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Bultfontein N1 to Mbekweni is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 345.2 km in roughly 4 hrs 51 min.
Travel modes
Bultfontein N1 → Mbekweni
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Car
345.2 km
4 hrs 51 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
345.2 km
~5 hrs 18 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
345 km
↑ 2 hrs 10 min faster
Flight time
41 min
With airport
~2 hrs 41 min
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345.2 km 4 hrs 51 min
Start Bultfontein N1
Finish Mbekweni
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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. Continue straight
    6.9 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right
    101.4 km
  11. Continue straight
    56.1 km
  12. Turn left onto Ralph Street
    1.5 km
  13. Turn left
    44.2 km
  14. Turn left
    15.2 km
  15. Turn left
    4.7 km
  16. Turn left
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right
    0.7 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.9 km
  19. Turn right
    0.3 km
  20. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left
    0.2 km
  22. Turn right
    0.1 km
  23. 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 N1
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.
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Routes ↩ Mbekweni → Bultfontein N1 Bultfontein N1 to Johannesburg Bultfontein N1 to Pretoria Bultfontein N1 to Cape Town Bultfontein N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Mbekweni Pretoria to Mbekweni Cape Town to Mbekweni
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
172.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 25 min • 2 hrs 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
24.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
57.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mbekweni
06:46 – 17:25
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 36 min
SunriseDawn break
06:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,443.03
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.90
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R69.04
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,518.98
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bultfontein N1 -28.28694, 26.15056
Midpoint
172.9 km
Total: 345.2 km
Midpoint 172.9 km
345.2 km 4 hrs 51 min
Destination Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 345.2 km
Return-cycle span 690.4 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 6.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 172.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.28694, 26.15056
Midpoint -29.54464, 26.63618
End -30.37997, 27.47773
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Mbekweni
2
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Questions 9
How far is Bultfontein N1 from Mbekweni? +
Bultfontein N1 is about 345.2 km from Mbekweni by road.
How long does it take from Bultfontein N1 to Mbekweni? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bultfontein N1 to Mbekweni in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bultfontein N1 to Mbekweni? +
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 Mbekweni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R659.18 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R661.91 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R802.85 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R807.82 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bultfontein N1 to Mbekweni? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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 Bultfontein N1 To Mbekweni
Western Bypass
From Bultfontein N1 To Mbekweni
: Aliwal
From Bultfontein N1 To Mbekweni
London
From Bultfontein N1 To Mbekweni
Mangaung
From Bultfontein N1 To Mbekweni

Route Locations

Start area
Bultfontein N1, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mbekweni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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