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Distance from Bloemfontein to Cradock

Bloemfontein to Cradock is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 415.5 km in roughly 4 hrs 44 min.

N Bloemfontein → Cradock
Road distance
415.5 km
258.2 mi • 224.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
343.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 44 min
Return: 9 hrs 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 44 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R695.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R698.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R774.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R781.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R917.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R922.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,022.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,030.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,207.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,213.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,345.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,355.98
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 44 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 59 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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415.5 km 4 hrs 44 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Cradock
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto President Brand Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Saint Andrew Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Markgraaff Street
    0.3 km
  6. Continue straight onto President Boshoff Street
    0.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Kolbe Avenue
    1.1 km
  8. Continue straight onto Curie Avenue
    4.3 km
  9. Take the ramp left towards N1: Colesberg
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    217.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  12. Merge slight right
    94.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  14. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  15. Continue straight onto Albert Street
    0.5 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right onto Naested Street
    0.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Main toll road N1
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
208.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 22 min • 2 hrs 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bloemfontein → Cradock
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bloemfontein
Destination area Arrival
Cradock, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bloemfontein → Cradock
Bloemfontein Origin postcode
Not available
Cradock Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
43.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
176.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
122.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Cradock → Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein ↔ Cradock
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Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
208.1 km
Total: 415.5 km
Midpoint 208.1 km
415.5 km 4 hrs 44 min
Destination Cradock -32.16444, 25.62083

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 415.5 km
Return-cycle span 830.9 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 44 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 208.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -30.63877, 25.23073
End -32.16444, 25.62083
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Cradock
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Cradock
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Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Cradock
1
  • Bonjour
    Voortrekker Street, Cradock, 5880
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Cradock? +
Bloemfontein is about 415.5 km from Cradock by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Cradock? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Cradock in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein to Cradock? +
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 Bloemfontein to Cradock? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R695.49 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R698.78 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R774.76 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R781.05 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Cradock? +
No tollgates are 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 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
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cradock, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 43.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 176.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 122.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 139.1 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 236.9 km

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