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Distance from Nigel to Bloemfontein R59

Nigel to Bloemfontein R59 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 414.1 km in roughly 4 hrs 52 min.

N Nigel → Bloemfontein R59
Road distance
414.1 km
M30 N1 R59
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
372.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 52 min
Return: 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
292 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R693.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R696.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R772.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R778.52
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R914.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R919.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,018.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,027.21
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,203.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,209.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,340.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,351.59
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
216° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
36° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.4260, 28.4704
End coords Destination point
-29.1164, 26.2155
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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414.1 km 4 hrs 52 min
Start Nigel
Finish Bloemfontein R59
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Continue onto Rhodes Avenue
    1.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Wit Road
    13.0 km
  4. Turn right
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto H.F. Verwoerd Road
    1.7 km
  6. Continue straight onto H F Verwoerd Street
    8.8 km
  7. Continue straight onto H.F. Verwoerd Road
    7.4 km
  8. Turn left
    23.9 km
  9. Continue straight onto Blackwood Street
    2.5 km
  10. Continue straight onto Ring Road
    1.6 km
  11. Continue straight onto Klip River Drive
    0.9 km
  12. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  13. Turn right onto Houtkop Road
    3.4 km
  14. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  15. Go straight onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.7 km
  16. Turn right towards R59
    0.4 km
  17. Merge slight right onto Sybrand van Niekerk Freeway
    39.9 km
  18. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  19. Merge slight right
    293.4 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M30: Mangaung
    0.9 km
  21. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    3.5 km
  24. Continue straight onto East Burger Street
    0.3 km
  25. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    0.9 km
  26. Turn left onto Markgraaff Street
    0.3 km
  27. Turn left onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.1 km
  28. Turn right
    0.1 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R261.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Bloemfontein R59 → Nigel Nigel to Johannesburg Nigel to Pretoria Nigel to Cape Town Nigel to Durban Johannesburg to Bloemfontein R59 Pretoria to Bloemfontein R59 Cape Town to Bloemfontein R59
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
207.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 26 min • 2 hrs 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
29.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
68.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bloemfontein R59
06:43 – 17:40
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:43
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,731.03
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.28
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R82.82
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,822.14
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nigel -26.42596, 28.47043
Midpoint
207.3 km
Total: 414.1 km
Midpoint 207.3 km
414.1 km 4 hrs 52 min
Destination Bloemfontein R59 -29.11640, 26.21550

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 414.1 km
Return-cycle span 828.2 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 7.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 207.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.42596, 28.47043
Midpoint -27.67637, 27.24995
End -29.11640, 26.21550
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Bloemfontein R59
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Bloemfontein R59
6
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Bloemfontein R59
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Bloemfontein R59
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bloemfontein R59
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Bloemfontein R59
5
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Questions 9
How far is Nigel from Bloemfontein R59? +
Nigel is about 414.1 km from Bloemfontein R59 by road.
How long does it take from Nigel to Bloemfontein R59? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nigel to Bloemfontein R59 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Nigel to Bloemfontein R59? +
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 Nigel to Bloemfontein R59? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R693.24 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R696.52 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R772.26 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R778.52 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nigel to Bloemfontein R59? +
Yes. There are 3 tollgates 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

: Kroonstad
From Nigel To Bloemfontein R59
Bloemfontein
From Nigel To Bloemfontein R59
: Mangaung
From Nigel To Bloemfontein R59
Bram Fischer
From Nigel To Bloemfontein R59

Route Locations

Start area
Nigel
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bloemfontein R59, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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