Distance from Shell Select to Fichardtpark

N Shell Select → Fichardtpark

Road distance

988.0 km

Provincial mix · M8 / N1 / R706

Shell Select to Fichardtpark is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 988.0 km in roughly 10 hrs 51 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

896.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.10×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

10 hrs 51 min

End point

Greenwood Street

Return: 21 hrs 42 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

651 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

91.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

12 hrs 6 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,988.27

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,996.09

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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

-33.8810, 18.5221

End coords Destination point

-29.1419, 26.1786

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 9 °C Shell Select Fog View Forecast → 6 °C Fichardtpark Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Shell Select → Fichardtpark

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Car

988.0 km

10 hrs 51 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

988.0 km

~15 hrs 12 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 12 km to Cape Town International
✈ CPT → BFN (1 hr 48 min)
🚗 13 km from Bram Fischer International
↑ 7 hrs 4 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Near Fichardtpark

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 900 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 900 km from start

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Hotel Near Fichardtpark

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 900 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 900 km from start

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Shell Select

Finish Fichardtpark

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Shell Select to Fichardtpark via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Shell Select to Fichardtpark via M8

Metro arterial route M8
Directions from Shell Select to Fichardtpark via R706

Provincial road route R706
Start your journey

0.0 km
Turn right

0.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Century Avenue

0.0 km
Continue onto Century Avenue

0.1 km
Turn right onto Bosmansdam Road towards Edgemead

1.2 km
Take the ramp right towards M8

0.6 km
Merge slight right

0.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Paarl

1.1 km
Merge slight right towards Monte Vista Boulevard

450.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

2.0 km
Continue straight

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

0.4 km
Turn right onto Curie Avenue towards Fauna

1.2 km
Turn left onto Castlelyn Drive

1.7 km
Turn left onto Benade Drive

0.6 km
Turn right onto Stollreither Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Duncan Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Greenwood Street

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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.

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

493.9 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 25 min • 5 hrs 25 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

71.1 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

164.3 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

53.4 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

90.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Fichardtpark

07:04 – 17:23

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:14

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 19 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

14 hrs 12 min

SunriseDawn break

07:04

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,129.88

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R19.76

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R197.60

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,347.24

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 -33.88102, 18.52212

Midpoint

493.9 km

Total: 988.0 km

Midpoint 493.9 km

988.0 km 10 hrs 51 min

Destination Fichardtpark End: Greenwood Street -29.14194, 26.17861

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 988.0 km

Return-cycle span 1,976.0 km

Traversal time 10 hrs 51 min

Maneuver count 20

Maneuver density 2.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 493.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.88102, 18.52212

Midpoint -32.12727, 22.90612

End -29.14194, 26.17861

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Questions 9

How far is Shell Select from Fichardtpark? +

Shell Select is about 988.0 km from Fichardtpark by road.

How long does it take from Shell Select to Fichardtpark? +

The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Shell Select to Fichardtpark 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 to Fichardtpark? +

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 to Fichardtpark? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,988.27 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,996.09 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,986.13 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,081.46 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Shell Select to Fichardtpark? +

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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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