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Distance from Bloemfontein to Harare

Bloemfontein to Harare is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 999.5 km in roughly 11 hrs 3 min.

N Bloemfontein → Harare
Road distance
999.5 km
621.1 mi • 539.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
900.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 3 min
Return: 22 hrs 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
11 hrs 3 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,673.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,681.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,863.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,878.99
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,207.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,218.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,459.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,479.23
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,904.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,918.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,235.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,262.14
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Harare
13.7°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
12.0°C
Day range High / low
H 18° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
98%
Wind 10m wind speed
12 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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999.5 km 11 hrs 3 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Harare
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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
    529.5 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  13. Continue straight
    48.8 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain
    1.0 km
  15. Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway
    14.0 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town
    0.3 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: Somerset West
    1.1 km
  18. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M44
    0.6 km
  20. Turn right onto Mew Way
    4.0 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Mew Way
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Mew Way
    0.6 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Mew Way
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto Mew Way
    1.7 km
  25. Turn left onto Phamba Street
    0.1 km
  26. Turn right onto Foni Street
    0.2 km
  27. Turn left onto Qhaga Street
    0.0 km
  28. Turn right onto Ndima Street
    0.2 km
  29. At the end of the road, turn right onto Ncumo Road
    0.1 km
  30. Turn left onto Dada Street
    0.1 km
  31. Turn right onto Chibi Street
    0.0 km
  32. Turn left onto Phanda Crescent
    0.1 km
  33. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
499.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 31 min • 5 hrs 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bloemfontein → Harare
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bloemfontein
Destination area Arrival
Harare, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bloemfontein → Harare
Bloemfontein Origin postcode
Not available
Harare 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 Overlapping province
627.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
706.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
760.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Harare → Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein ↔ Harare
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
499.7 km
Total: 999.5 km
Midpoint 499.7 km
999.5 km 11 hrs 3 min
Destination Harare -34.05769, 18.67349

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 999.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,999.0 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 499.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -32.14720, 22.89083
End -34.05769, 18.67349
Destination services

Available in Harare

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Harare
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Harare
1
  • PEP
    23 Symphony Walk, Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, 7785, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Harare
6
  • Shoprite
    Cape Town, 7784, Western Cape
  • Quickshop
    Cape Town
  • Bonjour
    Cape Town, 7784
  • John Shop
    52 Gximfiza Crescent, Khayelitsha Cape Town, 7784
  • Kareem
    20 Ncwadi Crescent, Khayelitsha Cape Town, 7784
  • Wachoma
    T3-T5 Gximfiza Crescent, Cape Town Khayelitsha, 7784
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Harare
2
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Harare? +
Bloemfontein is about 999.5 km from Harare by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Harare? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Harare 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 Harare? +
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 Harare? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,673.17 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,681.09 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,863.88 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,878.99 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Harare? +
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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Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Harare, Western 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 Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 627.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 706.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 760.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 723.1 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 856.7 km

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