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Distance from Bultfontein N8 to Airport

N Bultfontein N8 → Airport
Road distance
742.2 km
N1 N5 R616
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
599.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 52 min
Start point
Bultfontein Road
End point
Airport
Return: 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
532 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,417.14
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,423.02
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,726.00
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,736.69
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,869.83
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,877.59
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,277.36
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,291.46
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,460.31
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,470.51
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,996.53
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,015.08
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
81° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
261° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.7480, 24.7661
End coords Destination point
-27.7853, 30.7882
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Bultfontein N8 to Airport is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 742.2 km in roughly 8 hrs 52 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Bultfontein N8 → Airport
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Car
742.2 km
8 hrs 52 min
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Two-wheeler
742.2 km
~11 hrs 25 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
742 km
↑ 5 hrs 23 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 29 min
With airport
~3 hrs 29 min
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742.2 km 8 hrs 52 min
Start Bultfontein N8
Finish Airport
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Bultfontein Road
    0.0 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Oliver Street
    0.1 km
  4. Continue onto Oliver Street
    4.0 km
  5. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.5 km
  6. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.6 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    111.3 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  9. Turn right
    66.5 km
  10. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  11. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  12. Merge slight right
    67.8 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  14. Turn left
    12.3 km
  15. Turn left
    2.5 km
  16. Turn right
    61.9 km
  17. Turn right
    26.4 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Victoria Street
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Victoria Street
    7.4 km
  20. Continue straight
    63.0 km
  21. Turn right
    2.2 km
  22. Turn left onto Wes Street
    1.0 km
  23. Turn right onto Airport
    0.2 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R338.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Airport → Bultfontein N8 Bultfontein N8 to Johannesburg Bultfontein N8 to Pretoria Bultfontein N8 to Cape Town Bultfontein N8 to Durban Johannesburg to Airport Pretoria to Airport Cape Town to Airport
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Halfway point
371.0 km
Northern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 26 min • 4 hrs 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
53.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
123.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
40.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Airport
06:31 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 36 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,102.29
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.84
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R148.43
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,265.57
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (22)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bultfontein N8 Start: Bultfontein Road -28.74797, 24.76610
Midpoint
371.0 km
Total: 742.2 km
Midpoint 371.0 km
742.2 km 8 hrs 52 min
Destination Airport End: Airport -27.78531, 30.78817

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 742.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,484.3 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 371.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.74797, 24.76610
Midpoint -28.28385, 27.98294
End -27.78531, 30.78817
Places

Places in Airport

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31 places
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School

Karnalie

🏫 School Wes Street
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Convenience store

West End PopIn

📍 Convenience store Emmett Street, Vryheid
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Fuel station

Engen

⛽ Fuel station Emmett Street, Vryheid
🏫
School

Lukas Meyer Sport Field

🏫 School Suid Street
🏫
School

Michaelis Primary School

🏫 School 109 Mark Street, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
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School

Pionier High School

🏫 School Landdrost Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
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Supermarket

Superspar

📍 Supermarket Mark Street, Vryheid
🏫
School

Vryheid High School

🏫 School Republiek Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
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Supermarket

Checkers

📍 Supermarket Mark Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
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School

Nuwe Republiek Primary School

🏫 School Republiek Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
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Fuel station

BP

⛽ Fuel station 155 Kerk Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
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Convenience store

JT's 24 Hour Shop

📍 Convenience store Kerk Street
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Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Mark Street
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Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket President Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
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Clothing store

Ackermans

👔 Clothing store Hoog Street, Vryheid
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Bank

FNB

🏦 Bank Kerk Street
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School

Nardini Convent School

🏫 School Boeren Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
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Clothing store

Woolworths

👔 Clothing store Kerk Street, Vryheid
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School

Lucas Meyer Primary School

🏫 School 96 Oos Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
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Clothing store

Edgars

👔 Clothing store Kerk Street, Vryheid
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Bank

ABSA

🏦 Bank Hoog Street, Vryheid
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Pharmacy

Clicks

💊 Pharmacy Hoog Street
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Clothing store

Mr Price

👔 Clothing store Hoog Street, Vryheid
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 231 Kerk Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
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Fuel station

Engen

⛽ Fuel station Kerk Street, Vryheid
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Vryheid
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Clothing store

Bundu Outdoor Centre

👔 Clothing store 277 Heeren Street, Vryheid
📍
Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Landdrost Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
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Fuel station

Engen

⛽ Fuel station Vryheid
📍
Convenience store

Spar

📍 Convenience store Utrecht Street
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Questions 9
How far is Bultfontein N8 from Airport? +
Bultfontein N8 is about 742.2 km from Airport by road.
How long does it take from Bultfontein N8 to Airport? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bultfontein N8 to Airport 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 N8 to Airport? +
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 N8 to Airport? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,417.14 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,423.02 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,726.00 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,736.69 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bultfontein N8 to Airport? +
Yes. There are 5 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 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

: Kroonstad
From Bultfontein N8 To Airport
Maseru
From Bultfontein N8 To Airport
Western Bypass
From Bultfontein N8 To Airport
: Senekal
From Bultfontein N8 To Airport
Theunissen
From Bultfontein N8 To Airport
: Bergville
From Bultfontein N8 To Airport

Route Locations

Start area
Bultfontein N8, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Airport, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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