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Distance from Bultfontein to Richmond

N Bultfontein → Richmond
Road distance
458.9 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
407.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
9
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 3 min
Return: 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
303 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R876.28
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R879.92
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,067.27
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,073.87
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,156.20
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,161.00
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,408.20
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,416.92
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,521.32
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,527.63
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,852.89
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,864.36
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
211° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
31° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2869, 26.1506
End coords Destination point
-31.4131, 23.9436
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Bultfontein to Richmond is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 458.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 3 min.
Travel modes
Bultfontein → Richmond
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Car
458.9 km
5 hrs 3 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
458.9 km
~7 hrs 3 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
459 km
↑ 2 hrs 8 min faster
Flight time
55 min
With airport
~2 hrs 55 min
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458.9 km 5 hrs 3 min
Start Bultfontein
Finish Richmond
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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
    369.0 km
  7. Turn left
    0.2 km
  8. Turn left
    0.1 km
  9. 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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Halfway point
229.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 31 min • 2 hrs 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
33.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
76.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Richmond
07:05 – 17:34
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 28 min
SunriseDawn break
07:05
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,918.29
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.18
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R91.78
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,019.25
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bultfontein -28.28694, 26.15056
Midpoint
229.7 km
Total: 458.9 km
Midpoint 229.7 km
458.9 km 5 hrs 3 min
Destination Richmond -31.41306, 23.94361

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 458.9 km
Return-cycle span 917.8 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 9
Maneuver density 2.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 229.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.28694, 26.15056
Midpoint -30.18214, 25.72962
End -31.41306, 23.94361
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Questions 9
How far is Bultfontein from Richmond? +
Bultfontein is about 458.9 km from Richmond by road.
How long does it take from Bultfontein to Richmond? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bultfontein to Richmond in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bultfontein to Richmond? +
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 to Richmond? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R876.28 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R879.92 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,067.27 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,073.87 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bultfontein to Richmond? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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 To Richmond
Western Bypass
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Route Locations

Start area
Bultfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Richmond
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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