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Distance from Bloemfontein to Vaillant

Bloemfontein to Vaillant is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 988.5 km in roughly 11 hrs 1 min.

N Bloemfontein → Vaillant
Road distance
988.5 km
614.2 mi • 533.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
890.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 1 min
Return: 22 hrs 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
11 hrs 1 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,654.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,662.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,843.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,858.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,183.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,193.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,432.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,451.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,872.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,886.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,200.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,226.08
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Vaillant
17.0°C
Mainly clear
Feels like Perceived temperature
15.4°C
Day range High / low
H 20° • L 17°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
13 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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988.5 km 11 hrs 1 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Vaillant
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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
    0.1 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
    28.7 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R44: Wellington
    0.5 km
  15. Turn left
    17.2 km
  16. Continue straight onto Strand Road
    4.7 km
  17. Continue straight onto Broadway Boulevard
    11.3 km
  18. Turn right onto Main Road towards Heldervue
    0.2 km
  19. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right
    0.1 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Thunberg Avenue
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Thunberg Avenue
    0.0 km
  24. Keep slight right at the fork onto Thunberg Avenue
    0.2 km
  25. Turn right onto Vaillant
    0.1 km
  26. 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 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
494.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 30 min • 5 hrs 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bloemfontein → Vaillant
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bloemfontein
Destination area Arrival
Vaillant, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bloemfontein → Vaillant
Bloemfontein Origin postcode
Not available
Vaillant 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
616.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
695.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
749.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Vaillant → Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein ↔ Vaillant
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
494.2 km
Total: 988.5 km
Midpoint 494.2 km
988.5 km 11 hrs 1 min
Destination Vaillant -34.06946, 18.81837

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 988.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,976.9 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 1 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 494.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -32.10941, 22.92582
End -34.06946, 18.81837
Destination services

Available in Vaillant

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 Vaillant
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Vaillant
6
  • Mr Price
    Drama Street, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130
  • PEP
    Cape Town, 7130, Western Cape
  • Choice Clothing
    103 Main Road, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130
  • Ackermans
    99 Main Road, Somerset West, Cape Town, 7130
  • PEP
    Cape Town, 7130, Western Cape
  • Ackermans
    13 Main Road, Strand, Cape Town, 7140
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Vaillant
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Vaillant
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Vaillant
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Vaillant
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Vaillant
2
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Vaillant? +
Bloemfontein is about 988.5 km from Vaillant by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Vaillant? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 1 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Vaillant 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 Vaillant? +
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 Vaillant? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,654.68 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,662.51 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,843.28 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,858.22 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Vaillant? +
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 Vaillant
Western Bypass
From Bloemfontein To Vaillant
: Cape Town
From Bloemfontein To Vaillant
: Wellington
From Bloemfontein To Vaillant
Stellenbosch
From Bloemfontein To Vaillant
Klapmuts
From Bloemfontein To Vaillant
Somerset
From Bloemfontein To Vaillant
Broadway Boulevard
From Bloemfontein To Vaillant
Heldervue
From Bloemfontein To Vaillant
Firgrove
From Bloemfontein To Vaillant

Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Vaillant, 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: 616.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 695.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 749.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 712.0 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 845.6 km

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