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Distance from Mbekweni R700 to Bultfontein N1

N Mbekweni R700 → Bultfontein N1
Road distance
345.3 km
R700
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
24
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
R659.41
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R662.15
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R803.13
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R808.10
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R870.06
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R873.67
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,059.68
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,066.25
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,144.81
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,149.56
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,394.32
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,402.96
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
331° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
151° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.3800, 27.4777
End coords Destination point
-28.2869, 26.1506
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Mbekweni R700 to Bultfontein N1 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 345.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 51 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Mbekweni R700 → Bultfontein N1
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Car
345.3 km
4 hrs 51 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
345.3 km
~5 hrs 18 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
345 km
↑ 2 hrs 9 min faster
Flight time
41 min
With airport
~2 hrs 41 min
Estimated. Includes ~2h airport procedures. Check actual schedules for Senqu Local Municipality to Bultfontein N1.
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345.3 km 4 hrs 51 min
Start Mbekweni R700
Finish Bultfontein N1
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left
    0.9 km
  5. Turn right
    0.3 km
  6. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.7 km
  8. Turn right
    15.2 km
  9. Turn right
    9.3 km
  10. Go straight
    0.2 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    34.8 km
  12. Turn right onto Ralph Street
    1.4 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    83.4 km
  14. Continue straight
    74.2 km
  15. Turn left
    6.8 km
  16. Continue straight
    2.6 km
  17. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  18. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    20.3 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R700: Bultfontein
    0.5 km
  20. Turn left
    86.6 km
  21. Turn right onto Diamond Street
    1.9 km
  22. Turn left onto Stofberg Street
    0.6 km
  23. Turn right
    0.1 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Bultfontein N1 → Mbekweni R700 Mbekweni R700 to Johannesburg Mbekweni R700 to Pretoria Mbekweni R700 to Cape Town Mbekweni R700 to Durban Johannesburg to Bultfontein N1 Pretoria to Bultfontein N1 Cape Town to Bultfontein N1
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Halfway point
172.9 km
Eastern Cape to Free State
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
Eastern Cape to Free State
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 Bultfontein N1
06:48 – 17:34
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 43 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,443.53
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.91
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R69.07
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,519.51
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mbekweni R700 -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint
172.9 km
Total: 345.3 km
Midpoint 172.9 km
345.3 km 4 hrs 51 min
Destination Bultfontein N1 -28.28694, 26.15056

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Free State
One-way road span 345.3 km
Return-cycle span 690.7 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 6.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 172.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint -29.54445, 26.63596
End -28.28694, 26.15056
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 5 nearby matches around Bultfontein N1
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Bultfontein N1
1
  • Spar
    President Swart Street, Bultfontein, 9670
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Questions 9
How far is Mbekweni R700 from Bultfontein N1? +
Mbekweni R700 is about 345.3 km from Bultfontein N1 by road.
How long does it take from Mbekweni R700 to Bultfontein N1? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mbekweni R700 to Bultfontein N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mbekweni R700 to Bultfontein N1? +
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 Mbekweni R700 to Bultfontein N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R659.41 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R662.15 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R803.13 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R808.10 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mbekweni R700 to Bultfontein N1? +
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Kroonstad
From Mbekweni R700 To Bultfontein N1
Western Bypass
From Mbekweni R700 To Bultfontein N1
: Bultfontein
From Mbekweni R700 To Bultfontein N1

Route Locations

Start area
Senqu Local Municipality, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Mbekweni
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bultfontein N1, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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