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Distance from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Bloemfontein N1

N Nelson Mandela Boulevard → Bloemfontein N1
Road distance
992.7 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
904.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
9
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 50 min
Start point
Nelson Mandela Boulevard
Return: 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
650 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,895.49
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,903.35
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,308.61
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,322.91
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,501.00
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,511.37
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,046.08
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,064.95
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,290.78
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,304.43
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,008.01
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,032.82
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
56° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
236° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9286, 18.4347
End coords Destination point
-29.1688, 26.1832
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Bloemfontein N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 992.7 km in roughly 10 hrs 50 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
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Nelson Mandela Boulevard → Bloemfontein N1
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Car
992.7 km
10 hrs 50 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
992.7 km
~15 hrs 16 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
993 km
↑ 6 hrs 51 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 59 min
With airport
~3 hrs 59 min
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992.7 km 10 hrs 50 min
Start Nelson Mandela Boulevard
Finish Bloemfontein N1
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.3 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Heerengracht
    0.4 km
  3. Turn right onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    0.5 km
  4. Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl
    0.7 km
  5. Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard
    461.0 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  7. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  8. Continue straight
    527.7 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 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Routes ↩ Bloemfontein N1 → Nelson Mandela Boulevard Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Johannesburg Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Pretoria Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Cape Town Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Durban Johannesburg to Bloemfontein N1 Pretoria to Bloemfontein N1 Cape Town to Bloemfontein N1
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Halfway point
496.3 km
Western Cape to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 25 min • 5 hrs 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
71.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
165.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
53.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bloemfontein N1
06:51 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 38 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:51
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,149.46
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.85
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R198.54
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,367.86
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nelson Mandela Boulevard Start: Nelson Mandela Boulevard -33.92862, 18.43469
Midpoint
496.3 km
Total: 992.7 km
Midpoint 496.3 km
992.7 km 10 hrs 50 min
Destination Bloemfontein N1 -29.16880, 26.18321

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Free State
One-way road span 992.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,985.4 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 50 min
Maneuver count 9
Maneuver density 0.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 496.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92862, 18.43469
Midpoint -32.17548, 22.86673
End -29.16880, 26.18321
Places

Places in Bloemfontein N1

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38 places
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Convenience store

Bonjour

📍 Convenience store Curie Avenue, Bloemfontein, 4001
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Bloemfontein
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Bloemfontein
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Bloemfontein
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School

Beetles Bugs and Butterflies

🏫 School Vereeniging Drive
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Supermarket

Checkers Hyper

📍 Supermarket Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
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Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Barry Richter Road, Bloemfontein, 9310, Free State
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Bloemfontein
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Supermarket

Pick n Pay Hyper

📍 Supermarket 111 Benade Drive, Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9301, Free State
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Clothing store

D.K. Bridal Boutique

👔 Clothing store 52 Pasteur Avenue, Bloemfontein, 9301
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Department store

Quantum cigarettes

🏬 Department store 228 Mlamleli Road
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School

Wilgehof Primary School

🏫 School Rose Avenue
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School

🏫 School Wildeals Avenue, Bloemfontein, 9317, Free State
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School

Castle Bridge School

🏫 School James Dick Street, Bloemfontein
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Shopping centre

TGS Shopping Center

🏬 Shopping centre 46 Wilde Als Avenue, 9301
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Clothing store

Adenddorf machinery mart

👔 Clothing store 10 Harvey Road, 9301
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School

Hodisa Technical Secondary School

🏫 School Ntlati Street, Mangaung
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School

🏫 School Haldon Road
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School

Free State School of Nursing

🏫 School Kolbe Avenue, Bloemfontein
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School

Vulamasango Secondary School

🏫 School Zim Street, Mangaung
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9309, Western Cape
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Fuel station

BP

⛽ Fuel station Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
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Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store Manguang, Free State
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9300, Free State
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Department store

Edgars

🏬 Department store Bloemfontein
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Shopping centre

Loch Logan Mall

🏬 Shopping centre 105 Henry
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Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Fakulteits Street
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Clothing store

Spitz

👔 Clothing store Bloemfontein
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Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
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Bank

Nedbank

🏦 Bank Henry Street, Bloemfontein
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9301, Free State
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 9301, Free State
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Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store Bloemfontein, 9301, Free State
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Bank

FNB

🏦 Bank Nelson Mandela Drive
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Clothing store

Fashion World

👔 Clothing store Kellner Street
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Clothing store

Truworths

👔 Clothing store Kellner Street
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Shopping centre

Mimosa Mall

🏬 Shopping centre Bloemfontein
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Questions 9
How far is Nelson Mandela Boulevard from Bloemfontein N1? +
Nelson Mandela Boulevard is about 992.7 km from Bloemfontein N1 by road.
How long does it take from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Bloemfontein N1? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Bloemfontein N1 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 Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Bloemfontein 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 Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Bloemfontein N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,895.49 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,903.35 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,308.61 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,322.91 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nelson Mandela Boulevard to Bloemfontein N1? +
Yes. There are 4 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

Heerengracht
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Bloemfontein N1
: Paarl
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Bloemfontein N1
FW de Klerk Boulevard
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Bloemfontein N1
: Johannesburg
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Bloemfontein N1
Western Bypass
From Nelson Mandela Boulevard To Bloemfontein N1

Route Locations

Start area
Nelson Mandela Boulevard, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bloemfontein N1, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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