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Distance from Pick N Pay Express Bullion Boulevard Richards Bay 3900 Kwazulu Natal to Bloemfontein

Pick N Pay Express Bullion Boulevard Richards Bay 3900 Kwazulu Natal to Bloemfontein is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 799.9 km in roughly 9 hrs 2 min.

N Pick N Pay Express Bullion Boulevard Richards Bay 3900 Kwazulu Natal → Bloemfontein
Road distance
799.9 km
497.0 mi • 431.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
569.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.41×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 2 min
Return: 18 hrs 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 hrs 2 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 2 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,338.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,345.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,491.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,503.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,766.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,775.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,968.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,983.99
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,324.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,335.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,589.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,610.51
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Bloemfontein
3.8°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
0.1°C
Day range High / low
H 12° • L 3°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
11 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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799.9 km 9 hrs 2 min
Start Pick N Pay Express Bullion Boulevard Richards Bay 3900 Kwazulu Natal
Finish Bloemfontein
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Bullion Boulevard
    0.2 km
  4. Turn sharp right
    0.8 km
  5. Turn right onto South East Central
    0.9 km
  6. Continue straight onto East Central Arterial
    1.2 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right onto John Ross Highway
    12.0 km
  8. Take the ramp left towards N2: KwaDukuza
    0.6 km
  9. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    132.5 km
  10. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    24.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.2 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.5 km
  13. Merge slight right
    15.3 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  15. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  17. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  18. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  19. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  20. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  21. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  22. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    94.9 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M30: Mangaung
    0.9 km
  24. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.0 km
  26. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    3.5 km
  27. Continue straight onto East Burger Street
    0.3 km
  28. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    0.9 km
  29. Turn left onto Markgraaff Street
    0.3 km
  30. Turn left onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.1 km
  31. Turn right
    0.1 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 35
Known total R1,338.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 35 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Mtunzini Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mtunzini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R53.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
400.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 31 min • 4 hrs 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pick N Pay Express Bullion Boulevard Richards Bay 3900 Kwazulu Natal → Bloemfontein
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pick N Pay Express Bullion Boulevard Richards Bay 3900 Kwazulu Natal, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Bloemfontein
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pick N Pay Express Bullion Boulevard Richards Bay 3900 Kwazulu Natal → Bloemfontein
Pick N Pay Express Bullion Boulevard Richards Bay 3900 Kwazulu Natal Origin postcode
Not available
Bloemfontein Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
427.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
506.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
523.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bloemfontein → Pick N Pay Express Bullion Boulevard Richards Bay 3900 Kwazulu Natal
Pick N Pay Express Bullion Boulevard Richards Bay 3900 Kwazulu Natal ↔ Bloemfontein
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pick N Pay Express Bullion Boulevard Richards Bay 3900 Kwazulu Natal -28.74656, 32.04927
Midpoint
400.0 km
Total: 799.9 km
Midpoint 400.0 km
799.9 km 9 hrs 2 min
Destination Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 799.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,599.7 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 2 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 400.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.74656, 32.04927
Midpoint -28.53405, 29.58844
End -29.11640, 26.21550
Destination services

Available in Bloemfontein

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
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Bloemfontein
6
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Bloemfontein
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Bloemfontein
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bloemfontein
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Bloemfontein
5
Destination brief

Travelling to Bloemfontein

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Relaxed central city
Standout Central location with an easier urban rhythm
Bloemfontein works for travellers who want a real city stop without the pressure and scale of the biggest metros, which is part of why it remains such a useful central inland overnight.
Best for Who this destination suits
Central stopover Family city stay Meeting point Working overnight
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The city is easier to cross than larger metros, but the final suburb or hotel still matters if the stop is short or part of a longer inland drive.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Bloemfontein as a central inland break for overnight travel, meetings, family visits and practical route resets.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Bloemfontein tourism emphasises a slower pace and lower-stress urban feel
The city can be crossed relatively quickly compared with larger metros
Its central position helps make it a common meeting and stopover point
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Questions 9
How far is Pick N Pay Express Bullion Boulevard Richards Bay 3900 Kwazulu Natal from Bloemfontein? +
Pick N Pay Express Bullion Boulevard Richards Bay 3900 Kwazulu Natal is about 799.9 km from Bloemfontein by road.
How long does it take from Pick N Pay Express Bullion Boulevard Richards Bay 3900 Kwazulu Natal to Bloemfontein? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pick N Pay Express Bullion Boulevard Richards Bay 3900 Kwazulu Natal to Bloemfontein 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 Pick N Pay Express Bullion Boulevard Richards Bay 3900 Kwazulu Natal to Bloemfontein? +
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 Pick N Pay Express Bullion Boulevard Richards Bay 3900 Kwazulu Natal to Bloemfontein? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,338.95 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,345.29 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,491.56 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,503.66 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pick N Pay Express Bullion Boulevard Richards Bay 3900 Kwazulu Natal to Bloemfontein? +
Yes. There are 35 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Bullion Boulevard
From Pick N Pay Express Bullion Boulevard Richards Bay 3900 Kwazulu Natal To Bloemfontein
Central
From Pick N Pay Express Bullion Boulevard Richards Bay 3900 Kwazulu Natal To Bloemfontein
Central Arterial
From Pick N Pay Express Bullion Boulevard Richards Bay 3900 Kwazulu Natal To Bloemfontein
: KwaDukuza
From Pick N Pay Express Bullion Boulevard Richards Bay 3900 Kwazulu Natal To Bloemfontein
: Pietermaritzburg
From Pick N Pay Express Bullion Boulevard Richards Bay 3900 Kwazulu Natal To Bloemfontein
Johannesburg
From Pick N Pay Express Bullion Boulevard Richards Bay 3900 Kwazulu Natal To Bloemfontein
Durban
From Pick N Pay Express Bullion Boulevard Richards Bay 3900 Kwazulu Natal To Bloemfontein
: Harrismith
From Pick N Pay Express Bullion Boulevard Richards Bay 3900 Kwazulu Natal To Bloemfontein
Bethlehem
From Pick N Pay Express Bullion Boulevard Richards Bay 3900 Kwazulu Natal To Bloemfontein
: Bloemfontein
From Pick N Pay Express Bullion Boulevard Richards Bay 3900 Kwazulu Natal To Bloemfontein

Route Locations

Start area
Pick N Pay Express Bullion Boulevard Richards Bay 3900 Kwazulu Natal, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 427.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 506.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 523.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 561.3 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 644.7 km

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