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Distance from Bloemfontein to Elba Circle

Bloemfontein to Elba Circle is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 561.5 km in roughly 6 hrs 40 min.

N Bloemfontein → Elba Circle
Road distance
561.5 km
348.9 mi • 303.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
459.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 40 min
Return: 13 hrs 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 40 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R939.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R944.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,047.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,055.58
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,240.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,246.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,381.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,392.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,631.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,639.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,817.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,832.61
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 40 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 55 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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561.5 km 6 hrs 40 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Elba Circle
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Aliwal Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Saint Andrew Street
    0.4 km
  5. Turn right onto Oliver Tambo
    10.5 km
  6. Continue straight
    122.1 km
  7. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  8. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    162.9 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    2.8 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    173.4 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  18. Continue
    2.1 km
  19. Turn right towards N2
    0.4 km
  20. Merge slight right
    6.0 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.6 km
  22. Turn left onto Main Road
    1.8 km
  23. Continue straight onto Amalinda Main Road
    0.8 km
  24. Turn right onto Woolwash Road
    2.4 km
  25. Turn left onto Buffalo Pass
    0.5 km
  26. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  27. Continue slight left onto Elba Circle
    0.2 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
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.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
281.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 20 min • 3 hrs 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bloemfontein → Elba Circle
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bloemfontein
Destination area Arrival
Elba Circle, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bloemfontein → Elba Circle
Bloemfontein Origin postcode
Not available
Elba Circle 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
189.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
322.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
268.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Elba Circle → Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein ↔ Elba Circle
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
281.1 km
Total: 561.5 km
Midpoint 281.1 km
561.5 km 6 hrs 40 min
Destination Elba Circle -33.00714, 27.84224

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 561.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,123.0 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 40 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 281.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -31.26962, 26.74273
End -33.00714, 27.84224
Destination services

Available in Elba Circle

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Elba Circle
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Elba Circle
6
  • PEP
    Main Street, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Kingons
    82 Queen Street
  • JetStores
    JetStores, Caxton Street, North End, Buffalo City Ward 47, KuGompo (East London), Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape, 5201, South Africa
  • Woolworths
    Surrey Road, East London, 5247
  • PEP
    East London, 5201, Eastern Cape
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    East London, 5201, Western Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Elba Circle
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Elba Circle
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Elba Circle
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Elba Circle
1
  • Clicks
    Amalinda Main Road, East London, 5252
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Elba Circle
1
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Elba Circle? +
Bloemfontein is about 561.5 km from Elba Circle by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Elba Circle? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Elba Circle 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 Bloemfontein to Elba Circle? +
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 Elba Circle? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R939.96 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R944.41 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,047.09 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,055.58 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Elba Circle? +
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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Towns along the route

Oliver Tambo
From Bloemfontein To Elba Circle
: Amalinda
From Bloemfontein To Elba Circle
Buffalo Pass
From Bloemfontein To Elba Circle

Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Elba Circle, 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: 189.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 322.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 268.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 285.1 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 382.9 km

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