Distance from Shell Select 6600 Western Cape to Bloemfontein

N Shell Select 6600 Western Cape → Bloemfontein

Road distance

741 km

Provincial mix · N1 / R706

Shell Select 6600 Western Cape to Bloemfontein is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 741.0 km in roughly 9 hrs 16 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

611.7 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.21×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

9 hrs 16 min

Return: 18 hrs 32 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

556 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

79.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops

10 hrs 16 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R1,414.82

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R1,420.69

See more fuel details from Shell Select 6600 Western Cape to Bloemfontein

🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

27° NNE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

207° SSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-34.0503, 23.3579

End coords Destination point

-29.1164, 26.2155

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 16 °C Shell Select 6600 Western Cape Cloudy View Forecast → 13 °C Bloemfontein Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

Shell Select 6600 Western Cape → Bloemfontein

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Car

741 km

9 hrs 16 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

741 km

~11 hrs 23 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 7 hrs 47 min faster · Search →

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Places from Shell Select 6600 Western Cape to Bloemfontein

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Shell Select 6600 Western Cape

Finish Bloemfontein

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions

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Directions from Shell Select 6600 Western Cape to Bloemfontein via N1

National highway N1

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Directions from Shell Select 6600 Western Cape to Bloemfontein via R706

Provincial road route R706

2 route directions identified on this trip

Start your journey

0.1 km
Take the ramp right

0.0 km
Turn right onto Marine Way

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit

0.1 km
Continue

1.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.2 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

4.2 km
Turn left

30.9 km
Go straight

35.7 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.5 km
Turn left

9.8 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Voortrekker Road

3.1 km
Continue right

176.2 km
Continue straight

54.6 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Church Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Caledon Street

0.3 km
Turn left

198.7 km
Take the exit ramp straight towards N1: Bloemfontein

0.7 km
Merge slight right

216.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R706: Curie Avenue

0.4 km
Turn right onto Curie Avenue towards Fauna

2.4 km
Turn slight left

0.1 km
Turn right towards R706

0.1 km
Go straight onto Curie Avenue

2.0 km
Continue straight onto Kolbe Avenue

1.1 km
Continue straight onto President Boshoff Street

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Markgraaff Street

0.5 km
Turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street

0.2 km
Turn right

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 0

Known total —

Main toll road N1

We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.

N1 N1 N1 N1

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

370.9 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

4 hrs 38 min • 4 hrs 38 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

53.3 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

123.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

40.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

82.6%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Bloemfontein

06:56 – 17:26

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 29 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

11 hrs 14 min

SunriseDawn break

06:56

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,097.21

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R14.82

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R148.19

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,260.23

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (16)

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 Shell Select 6600 Western Cape -34.05031, 23.35786

Midpoint

370.9 km

Total: 741 km

Midpoint 370.9 km

741 km 556 min

Destination Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 741 km

Return-cycle span 1482 km

Traversal time 556 min

Maneuver count 31

Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 370.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.05031, 23.35786

Midpoint -31.88023, 24.82260

End -29.11640, 26.21550

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

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Shell Select 6600 Western Cape from Bloemfontein? +

Shell Select 6600 Western Cape is about 741 km from Bloemfontein by road.

How long does it take from Shell Select 6600 Western Cape to Bloemfontein? +

The drive usually takes about 556 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Shell Select 6600 Western Cape 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 Shell Select 6600 Western Cape 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 Shell Select 6600 Western Cape to Bloemfontein? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,414.82 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,420.69 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,723.18 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,733.85 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Shell Select 6600 Western Cape to Bloemfontein? +

No tollgates are 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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Route Locations

Start area

Shell Select 6600 Western Cape, Western Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Bloemfontein

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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