Distance from Parow to Bloemfontein N7

Parow to Bloemfontein N7 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 985.3 km in roughly 10 hrs 49 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Parow → Bloemfontein N7
Road distance
985.3 km
M14 R706
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
897.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 49 min
Start point
Hopkins Street
Return: 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
649 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,881.29
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,889.09
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,291.31
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,305.50
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,482.25
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,492.55
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,023.26
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,041.98
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,266.12
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,279.67
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,977.97
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,002.60
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
56° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
236° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9025, 18.5869
End coords Destination point
-29.1164, 26.2155
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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985.3 km 10 hrs 49 min
Start Parow
Finish Bloemfontein N7
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Head on Hopkins Street
    0.3 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto 3rd Avenue
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto McIntyre Road
    0.6 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto McIntyre Road
    0.1 km
  5. Continue onto McIntyre Road
    1.1 km
  6. Take the ramp right towards M14
    0.5 km
  7. Merge slight left
    445.6 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  9. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  10. Continue straight
    527.7 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R706: Curie Avenue
    0.4 km
  12. Turn right onto Curie Avenue towards Fauna
    2.4 km
  13. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right towards R706
    0.1 km
  15. Go straight onto Curie Avenue
    2.0 km
  16. Continue straight onto Kolbe Avenue
    1.1 km
  17. Continue straight onto President Boshoff Street
    0.5 km
  18. Continue straight onto Markgraaff Street
    0.5 km
  19. Turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.2 km
  20. Turn right
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
492.6 km
Western Cape to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 24 min • 5 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
70.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
163.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
53.2 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 N7
06:48 – 17:34
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 6 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,118.37
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.71
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R197.05
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,335.13
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Parow Start: Hopkins Street -33.90250, 18.58694
Midpoint
492.6 km
Total: 985.3 km
Midpoint 492.6 km
985.3 km 10 hrs 49 min
Destination Bloemfontein N7 -29.11640, 26.21550

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Free State
One-way road span 985.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,970.5 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 492.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.90250, 18.58694
Midpoint -32.09695, 22.93268
End -29.11640, 26.21550
Destination services

Available in Bloemfontein N7

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Bloemfontein N7
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Bloemfontein N7
6
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Bloemfontein N7
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Bloemfontein N7
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bloemfontein N7
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Bloemfontein N7
5
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Questions 9
How far is Parow from Bloemfontein N7? +
Parow is about 985.3 km from Bloemfontein N7 by road.
How long does it take from Parow to Bloemfontein N7? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Parow to Bloemfontein N7 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 Parow to Bloemfontein N7? +
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 Parow to Bloemfontein N7? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,881.29 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,889.09 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,291.31 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,305.50 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Parow to Bloemfontein N7? +
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Parow, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bloemfontein N7, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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