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Distance from Riva to Bonn

N Riva → Bonn
Road distance
288.1 km
Provincial mix · N1 / R34
Riva to Bonn is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 288.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 21 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
261.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 21 min
Start point
Riva Close
End point
Bonn Crescent
Return: 6 hrs 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
201 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R579.85
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R582.13
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R579.23
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R607.03
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R765.08
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R768.09
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R764.26
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R800.94
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,006.68
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,010.65
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,005.60
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,053.87
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
209° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
29° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.8655, 28.1056
End coords Destination point
-27.9157, 26.8192
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 12 °C Riva Clear Sky View Forecast → 13 °C Bonn Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Riva → Bonn
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Car
288.1 km
3 hrs 21 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
288.1 km
~4 hrs 25 min
65 km/h avg
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288.1 km 3 hrs 21 min
Start Riva
Finish Bonn
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Riva to Bonn via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Directions from Riva to Bonn via R34
    Provincial road route R34
  3. Head on Riva Close
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Villa Garcia North Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Palmas Street
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left onto De Ovalle Boulevard
    0.2 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Perdeblom Street
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Perdeblom Street
    0.3 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    3.2 km
  10. Continue straight onto Main Road
    5.5 km
  11. Continue straight onto Main Road
    5.0 km
  12. Turn right onto Main Road
    8.8 km
  13. Turn right onto Sloane Street
    0.3 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sloane Street
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Sloane Street
    0.3 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Sloane Street
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Sloane Street
    0.2 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sloane Street
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Sloane Street
    0.2 km
  20. Turn right onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    0.4 km
  21. Take the ramp slight left towards N1 Toll: Bloemfontein
    0.6 km
  22. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    32.7 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork
    173.5 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight right towards R34: Odendaalsrus
    0.7 km
  25. Continue straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    52.6 km
  26. Turn left
    2.4 km
  27. Turn left onto Lucette Street
    0.7 km
  28. Turn right onto Dresden Avenue
    0.1 km
  29. Turn right onto Bonn Crescent
    0.2 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Bonn → Riva Riva to Johannesburg Riva to Pretoria Riva to Cape Town Riva to Durban Johannesburg to Bonn Pretoria to Bonn Cape Town to Bonn
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
144.3 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 40 min • 1 hr 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
47.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bonn
07:01 – 17:24
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:12
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 22 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:01
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,204.42
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.76
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R57.63
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,267.81
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (25)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Riva Start: Riva Close -25.86554, 28.10558
Midpoint
144.3 km
Total: 288.1 km
Midpoint 144.3 km
288.1 km 3 hrs 21 min
Destination Bonn End: Bonn Crescent -27.91565, 26.81925

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Free State
One-way road span 288.1 km
Return-cycle span 576.3 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 21 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 9.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 144.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.86554, 28.10558
Midpoint -26.97918, 27.57900
End -27.91565, 26.81925
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Riva from Bonn? +
Riva is about 288.1 km from Bonn by road.
How long does it take from Riva to Bonn? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Riva to Bonn in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Riva to Bonn? +
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 Riva to Bonn? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R579.85 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R582.13 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R579.23 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R607.03 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Riva to Bonn? +
Yes. There are 15 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

Riva Close
From Riva To Bonn
De Ovalle Boulevard
From Riva To Bonn
Toll: Bloemfontein
From Riva To Bonn
Western Bypass
From Riva To Bonn
: Odendaalsrus
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Welkom
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Bonn Crescent
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