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Distance from Bloemfontein to Observatory

Bloemfontein to Observatory is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 998.2 km in roughly 10 hrs 59 min.

N Bloemfontein → Observatory
Road distance
998.2 km
620.3 mi • 538.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
908.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 59 min
Return: 21 hrs 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
10 hrs 59 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,671.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,678.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,861.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,876.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,204.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,215.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,456.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,476.00
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,901.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,914.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,231.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,257.90
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
10 hrs 59 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
11 hrs 14 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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998.2 km 10 hrs 59 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Observatory
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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
    68.9 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  16. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.1 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg
    0.8 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M16: Berkley Road
    0.4 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork towards M16
    0.0 km
  20. Turn right onto Berkley Road
    0.7 km
  21. Turn left onto Liesbeek Parkway
    0.7 km
  22. Turn sharp right onto Station Road
    0.6 km
  23. Turn right onto Lower Main Road
    0.1 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 4
Known total R163.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
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
499.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 29 min • 5 hrs 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bloemfontein → Observatory
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bloemfontein
Destination area Arrival
Observatory
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bloemfontein → Observatory
Bloemfontein Origin postcode
Not available
Observatory 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
625.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
705.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
759.6 km
Rev Related route set
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Observatory → Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein ↔ Observatory
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ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
499.0 km
Total: 998.2 km
Midpoint 499.0 km
998.2 km 10 hrs 59 min
Destination Observatory -33.93694, 18.46833

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 998.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,996.4 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 59 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 499.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -32.14211, 22.89485
End -33.93694, 18.46833
Destination services

Available in Observatory

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Observatory
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Observatory
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Observatory
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Observatory
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Observatory
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Observatory
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Observatory
6
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Observatory? +
Bloemfontein is about 998.2 km from Observatory by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Observatory? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Observatory 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 Observatory? +
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 Observatory? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,671.00 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,678.90 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,861.46 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,876.55 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Observatory? +
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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Towns along the route

: Colesberg
From Bloemfontein To Observatory
Western Bypass
From Bloemfontein To Observatory
: Cape Town
From Bloemfontein To Observatory
: Maitland
From Bloemfontein To Observatory
Muizenberg
From Bloemfontein To Observatory
Black River Parkway
From Bloemfontein To Observatory
Liesbeek Parkway
From Bloemfontein To Observatory

Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Observatory
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: 625.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 705.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 759.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 721.8 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 855.4 km

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