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Distance from Bloemfontein to Mt Edgecombe

Bloemfontein to Mt Edgecombe is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 644.6 km in roughly 7 hrs 29 min.

N Bloemfontein → Mt Edgecombe
Road distance
644.6 km
400.6 mi • 348.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
472.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 29 min
Return: 14 hrs 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 29 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,079.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,084.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,202.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,211.85
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,423.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,430.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,586.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,598.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,873.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,882.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,086.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,103.91
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 29 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 44 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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644.6 km 7 hrs 29 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Mt Edgecombe
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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
    0.5 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto West Burger Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Zastron Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto East Burger Street
    0.2 km
  6. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    3.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  9. Take the ramp straight
    1.5 km
  10. Merge slight right
    94.6 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  12. Turn right
    66.5 km
  13. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  14. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  15. Merge slight right
    262.2 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork
    15.8 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.3 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: King Shaka International Airport
    0.8 km
  20. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    10.1 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Inanda
    0.5 km
  22. Keep slight left at the fork towards R102: KwaMashu
    0.2 km
  23. Go straight onto Curnick Ndlovu Highway
    0.9 km
  24. Turn slight left towards M5
    0.5 km
  25. Turn right onto Chris Hani Road
    3.4 km
  26. Turn right onto Mount Edgecombe Drive
    1.2 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Kindlewood Drive
    0.0 km
  28. Continue onto Kindlewood Drive
    0.5 km
  29. Turn right onto Sikhuni Close
    0.1 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 17
Known total R845.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
322.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 44 min • 3 hrs 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bloemfontein → Mt Edgecombe
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bloemfontein
Destination area Arrival
Mt Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bloemfontein → Mt Edgecombe
Bloemfontein Origin postcode
Not available
Mt Edgecombe 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
272.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
351.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
368.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Mt Edgecombe → Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein ↔ Mt Edgecombe
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
322.3 km
Total: 644.6 km
Midpoint 322.3 km
644.6 km 7 hrs 29 min
Destination Mt Edgecombe -29.73538, 31.04126

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 644.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,289.3 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 322.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -28.27362, 28.99518
End -29.73538, 31.04126
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Mt Edgecombe
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Mt Edgecombe
3
  • PEP
    Hillhead Drive, Durban, 4302, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    1 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga, 4319, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    300 Malandela Road, KwaMashu, 4359, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Mt Edgecombe
1
  • FNB
    Saint Andrews Drive, Durban
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Mt Edgecombe
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Mt Edgecombe
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Mt Edgecombe
2
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Mt Edgecombe? +
Bloemfontein is about 644.6 km from Mt Edgecombe by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Mt Edgecombe? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Mt Edgecombe 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 Mt Edgecombe? +
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 Mt Edgecombe? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,079.11 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,084.22 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,202.11 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,211.85 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Mt Edgecombe? +
Yes. There are 17 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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Towns along the route

: Senekal
From Bloemfontein To Mt Edgecombe
Theunissen
From Bloemfontein To Mt Edgecombe
: Durban
From Bloemfontein To Mt Edgecombe
: Port Shepstone
From Bloemfontein To Mt Edgecombe
King Shaka International Airport
From Bloemfontein To Mt Edgecombe
Stanger
From Bloemfontein To Mt Edgecombe
and Coast
From Bloemfontein To Mt Edgecombe
Coast
From Bloemfontein To Mt Edgecombe
: Inanda
From Bloemfontein To Mt Edgecombe
: KwaMashu
From Bloemfontein To Mt Edgecombe

Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mt Edgecombe, KwaZulu-Natal
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: 272.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 351.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 368.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 406.1 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 489.5 km

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