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Distance from Zoo to Bonn

N Zoo → Bonn
Road distance
252.1 km
Provincial mix · N1 / R34
Zoo to Bonn is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 252.1 km in roughly 2 hrs 51 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
226.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 51 min
End point
Bonn Crescent
Return: 5 hrs 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
171 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R507.30
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R509.29
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R506.75
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R531.07
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R669.35
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R671.98
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R668.63
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R700.72
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R880.72
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R884.19
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R879.78
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R922.00
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
208° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
28° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1267, 27.9035
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 14 °C Zoo Cloudy View Forecast → 14 °C Bonn Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Zoo → Bonn
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Car
252.1 km
2 hrs 51 min
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Two-wheeler
252.1 km
~3 hrs 52 min
65 km/h avg
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252.1 km 2 hrs 51 min
Start Zoo
Finish Bonn
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Zoo to Bonn via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Directions from Zoo to Bonn via R34
    Provincial road route R34
  3. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  5. Continue
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Hendrik Potgieter Road
    5.8 km
  7. Turn left onto Gordon Road
    0.4 km
  8. Turn right towards N1
    0.4 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    15.0 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    173.5 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight right towards R34: Odendaalsrus
    0.7 km
  12. Continue straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    52.6 km
  13. Turn left
    2.4 km
  14. Turn left onto Lucette Street
    0.7 km
  15. Turn right onto Dresden Avenue
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right onto Bonn Crescent
    0.2 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Stork
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Bonn → Zoo Zoo to Johannesburg Zoo to Pretoria Zoo to Cape Town Zoo to Durban Johannesburg to Bonn Pretoria to Bonn Cape Town to Bonn
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
126.3 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 25 min • 1 hr 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
41.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bonn
07:01 – 17:24
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:13
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 22 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
59 min
SunriseDawn break
07:01
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,053.71
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.04
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R50.42
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,109.17
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Zoo -26.12666, 27.90353
Midpoint
126.3 km
Total: 252.1 km
Midpoint 126.3 km
252.1 km 2 hrs 51 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 252.1 km
Return-cycle span 504.2 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 6.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 126.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.12666, 27.90353
Midpoint -27.13362, 27.52286
End -27.91565, 26.81925
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Questions 9
How far is Zoo from Bonn? +
Zoo is about 252.1 km from Bonn by road.
How long does it take from Zoo to Bonn? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Zoo to Bonn in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Zoo 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 Zoo to Bonn? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R507.30 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R509.29 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R506.75 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R531.07 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Zoo to Bonn? +
Yes. There are 12 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

Western Bypass
From Zoo To Bonn
: Odendaalsrus
From Zoo To Bonn
Welkom
From Zoo To Bonn
Bonn Crescent
From Zoo To Bonn

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