Distance from Schmidtsdrif to Bergville

Directions from Schmidtsdrif to Bergville via N1 and N5

National highway route N1N5
Start your journey

0.1 km
Turn left

0.5 km
Turn left

64.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Schmidtsdrift Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Schmidtsdrift Road

3.6 km
Continue straight onto Long Street

1.7 km
Turn right onto Bultfontein Road

0.6 km
Continue straight onto Dalham Road

0.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Oliver Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Oliver Street

4.0 km
Continue straight onto Nathan Street

150.5 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

111.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5

0.6 km
Turn right

66.5 km
Continue straight

71.4 km
Turn right onto Hospital Road

85.8 km
Turn right

8.6 km
Turn left

64.3 km
Turn slight left onto Kingsway

0.6 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 1

Known total R78.50

Main toll road N1

This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

317.3 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 40 min • 3 hrs 40 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

45.7 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

105.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

34.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

81.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Bergville

06:51 – 17:12

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:01

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 21 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

1 hr 28 min

SunriseDawn break

06:51

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,654.67

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R12.70

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R127.02

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,794.39

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (14)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Schmidtsdrif -28.70194, 24.06472

Midpoint

317.3 km

Total: 635.1 km

Midpoint 317.3 km

635.1 km 7 hrs 20 min

Destination Bergville End: Kingsway -28.73111, 29.35167

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 635.1 km

Return-cycle span 1,270.2 km

Traversal time 7 hrs 20 min

Maneuver count 21

Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 317.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.70194, 24.06472

Midpoint -28.64567, 26.88281

End -28.73111, 29.35167

Destination brief

Travelling to Bergville

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

Standout Why Bergville stands out

Bergville reflects foothill and destination-stay planning rather than generic town wording, especially for Berg access trips.

Arrival What to expect on arrival

Bergville arrivals are most useful when the final lodge, camp or local destination is known before departure.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Best for Bergville stays, mountain-base planning and northern Drakensberg route travel.

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Questions 9

How far is Schmidtsdrif from Bergville? +

Schmidtsdrif is about 635.1 km from Bergville by road.

How long does it take from Schmidtsdrif to Bergville? +

The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Schmidtsdrif to Bergville 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 Schmidtsdrif to Bergville? +

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 Schmidtsdrif to Bergville? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,278.05 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,283.08 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,276.68 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,337.95 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Schmidtsdrif to Bergville? +

Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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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