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Distance from Mowbray to Bloemfontein

Mowbray to Bloemfontein is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 999.0 km in roughly 10 hrs 58 min.

N Mowbray → Bloemfontein
Road distance
999.0 km
620.7 mi • 539.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
908.9 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 58 min
Return: 21 hrs 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
10 hrs 58 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,672.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,680.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,862.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,877.98
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,206.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,216.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,457.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,477.89
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,903.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,916.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,234.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,260.39
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
10 hrs 58 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
11 hrs 13 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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999.0 km 10 hrs 58 min
Start Mowbray
Finish Bloemfontein
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Saint Peter's Road
    0.1 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Saint Peter's Road
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Durban Road
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Liesbeek Parkway towards M57: Salt River
    0.4 km
  5. Take the ramp right towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.3 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.2 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5 North: Milnerton
    0.4 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Black River Parkway
    2.3 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Paarl
    1.3 km
  10. Merge slight right
    456.5 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  13. Continue straight
    527.7 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R706: Curie Avenue
    0.4 km
  15. Turn right onto Curie Avenue towards Fauna
    2.4 km
  16. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right towards R706
    0.1 km
  18. Go straight onto Curie Avenue
    2.0 km
  19. Continue straight onto Kolbe Avenue
    1.1 km
  20. Continue straight onto President Boshoff Street
    0.5 km
  21. Continue straight onto Markgraaff Street
    0.5 km
  22. Turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.2 km
  23. Turn right
    0.1 km
  24. 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.
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
499.4 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
Mowbray → Bloemfontein
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Mowbray, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Bloemfontein
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mowbray → Bloemfontein
Mowbray Origin postcode
Not available
Bloemfontein 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
626.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
760.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
705.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bloemfontein → Mowbray
Mowbray ↔ Bloemfontein
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Mowbray to Pretoria Related trip
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Mowbray to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mowbray -33.94833, 18.47417
Midpoint
499.4 km
Total: 999.0 km
Midpoint 499.4 km
999.0 km 10 hrs 58 min
Destination Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 999.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,997.9 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 58 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 499.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.94833, 18.47417
Midpoint -32.14585, 22.89194
End -29.11640, 26.21550
Destination services

Available in Bloemfontein

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Bloemfontein
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Bloemfontein
6
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Bloemfontein
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Bloemfontein
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bloemfontein
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Bloemfontein
5
Destination brief

Travelling to Bloemfontein

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Relaxed central city
Standout Central location with an easier urban rhythm
Bloemfontein works for travellers who want a real city stop without the pressure and scale of the biggest metros, which is part of why it remains such a useful central inland overnight.
Best for Who this destination suits
Central stopover Family city stay Meeting point Working overnight
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The city is easier to cross than larger metros, but the final suburb or hotel still matters if the stop is short or part of a longer inland drive.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Bloemfontein as a central inland break for overnight travel, meetings, family visits and practical route resets.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Bloemfontein tourism emphasises a slower pace and lower-stress urban feel
The city can be crossed relatively quickly compared with larger metros
Its central position helps make it a common meeting and stopover point
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Questions 9
How far is Mowbray from Bloemfontein? +
Mowbray is about 999.0 km from Bloemfontein by road.
How long does it take from Mowbray to Bloemfontein? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mowbray to Bloemfontein 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 Mowbray to Bloemfontein? +
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 Mowbray to Bloemfontein? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,672.28 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,680.19 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,862.88 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,877.98 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mowbray to Bloemfontein? +
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

: Salt River
From Mowbray To Bloemfontein
Liesbeek Parkway
From Mowbray To Bloemfontein
: Cape Town International Airport
From Mowbray To Bloemfontein
Somerset
From Mowbray To Bloemfontein
Settlers Way
From Mowbray To Bloemfontein
: Milnerton
From Mowbray To Bloemfontein
Black River Parkway
From Mowbray To Bloemfontein
: Paarl
From Mowbray To Bloemfontein
: Johannesburg
From Mowbray To Bloemfontein
Jagersfontein
From Mowbray To Bloemfontein

Route Locations

Start area
Mowbray, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bloemfontein
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: 626.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 760.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 705.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 722.6 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 820.4 km

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