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Distance from Bloemfontein to Hankey

Bloemfontein to Hankey is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 731.7 km in roughly 8 hrs 40 min.

N Bloemfontein → Hankey
Road distance
731.7 km
454.6 mi • 395.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
539.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 40 min
Return: 17 hrs 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 40 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,224.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,230.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,364.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,375.47
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,616.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,623.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,800.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,814.85
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,126.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,136.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,368.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,387.97
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Hankey
12.3°C
Mainly clear
Feels like Perceived temperature
10.8°C
Day range High / low
H 17° • L 11°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
7 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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731.7 km 8 hrs 40 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Hankey
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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. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.6 km
  16. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  17. Turn right onto Hospital Street
    194.7 km
  18. Merge slight right
    45.7 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  21. Merge slight right
    47.5 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102
    0.5 km
  23. Turn right
    26.8 km
  24. Turn right onto Main Street
    0.0 km
  25. 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 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
366.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 20 min • 4 hrs 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bloemfontein → Hankey
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bloemfontein
Destination area Arrival
Hankey, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bloemfontein → Hankey
Bloemfontein Origin postcode
Not available
Hankey 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
359.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
493.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
438.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Hankey → Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein ↔ Hankey
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Route sheet

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Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
366.2 km
Total: 731.7 km
Midpoint 366.2 km
731.7 km 8 hrs 40 min
Destination Hankey -33.83278, 24.88361

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 731.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,463.3 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 40 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 366.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -31.81768, 25.32989
End -33.83278, 24.88361
Destination services

Available in Hankey

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Hankey
2
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Hankey? +
Bloemfontein is about 731.7 km from Hankey by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Hankey? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Hankey 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 Hankey? +
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 Hankey? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,224.80 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,230.60 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,364.41 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,375.47 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Hankey? +
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
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Hankey, 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: 359.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 493.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 438.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 455.3 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 553.1 km

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