Cost to drive from Beit Bridge (Zimbabwe border) to Bloemfontein
Toll fees effective 1 March 2026 · Fuel: R23.36/L inland (updated 2026-04-01)
Multi-leg route · via Pretoria
Beit Bridge (Zimbabwe border)
Beit Bridge (Zimbabwe border) → Pretoria
520 km
R 357,50
in tolls
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Bloemfontein
Total distance
920 km
Total tolls
R 555,00
Route legs
2 legs
Toll cost
R 555,00
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Toll breakdown
Class I (standard car) · mainline plazas only · effective 1 March 2026
| BaobabLouis Trichardt – Beit Bridge | R 61,50 |
| CapricornPolokwane – Louis Trichardt | R 63,50 |
| NylMokopane – Polokwane | R 79,50 |
| KranskopBela-Bela – Mokopane | R 61,50 |
| CarouselPretoria (N4 junction) – Bela-Bela | R 75,00 |
| PumulaniPretoria – Hammanskraal | R 16,50 |
| GrasmereArmadale – Louisrus | R 27,50 |
| VaalLouisrus – Kroonstad | R 91,50 |
| VerkeerdevleiKroonstad – Bloemfontein | R 78,50 |
| Total tolls | R 555,00 |
Return trip: R 1 110,00 in tolls · Source: foresightpublications.co.za
How does your vehicle compare?
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| Vehicle | Fuel / Elec. | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Polo | R 1 139,03 | R 1 694,03 |
| Volkswagen Golf 8 | R 1 375,44 | R 1 930,44 |
| Toyota Fortuner | R 1 719,30 | R 2 274,30 |
| Toyota Hilux | R 1 826,75 | R 2 381,75 |
| Ford Ranger | R 1 740,79 | R 2 295,79 |
| Mercedes-Benz C200 | R 1 439,91 | R 1 994,91 |
| BMW 3 Series | R 1 332,45 | R 1 887,45 |
| Volkswagen Golf GTI | R 1 676,31 | R 2 231,31 |
| Toyota Corolla Cross | R 924,12 | R 1 479,12 |
| Tesla Model 3 | R 371,49 | R 926,49 |
| Tesla Model Y | R 421,35 | R 976,35 |
| BYD Atto 3 | R 381,46 | R 936,46 |
Toll gates on the N1 from Beit Bridge (Zimbabwe border) to Bloemfontein
Mainline toll plazas only — ramp tolls apply to specific exits and are not included in the total.
| Plaza | Class I fee | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Baobab | R 61.50 | ||
| Capricorn | R 63.50 | ||
| Nyl | R 79.50 | ||
| Kranskop | R 61.50 | ||
| Carousel | R 75.00 | ||
| Pumulani | R 16.50 | ||
| Grasmere | R 27.50 | ||
| Vaal | R 91.50 | ||
| Verkeerdevlei | R 78.50 | ||
| Total (one way) | R 555.00 | ||
Source: foresightpublications.co.za · Tariffs effective 1 March 2026 · 3.12% SANRAL CPI adjustment
Cost by vehicle — Beit Bridge (Zimbabwe border) to Bloemfontein
Select your car to see the exact fuel and toll cost for this route.
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
5.9L/100km
R 1823
Toyota Corolla Quest
7L/100km
R 2059
Toyota Starlet
5.4L/100km
R 1716
Suzuki Swift
4.4L/100km
R 1501
Suzuki Baleno
5.4L/100km
R 1716
Haval Jolion
8.1L/100km
R 2296
Volkswagen Polo
5.3L/100km
R 1694
Volkswagen Golf 8
6.4L/100km
R 1930
Toyota Corolla Cross
8.1L/100km
R 2296
Hyundai i20
5.8L/100km
R 1801
Kia Picanto
5.2L/100km
R 1673
Renault Clio
5.7L/100km
R 1780
Tips for saving money on this trip
Fuel economy matters more than tolls on longer routes. A Polo 1.0 TSI uses about 38% less fuel than a Fortuner over the same distance. On the Beit Bridge (Zimbabwe border) to Bloemfontein trip (920km), that difference can be R200–R500 depending on the vehicle.
Tyre pressure and speed have a measurable effect. Under-inflated tyres increase fuel use by up to 3%. Driving at 110km/h instead of 120km/h can reduce fuel consumption by 10–15% on a highway trip.
Toll payments. All major toll plazas on this route now accept contactless tap-and-go card payments — no need to keep cash. E-tags (Sanral e-toll) no longer apply in Gauteng as the e-toll system was scrapped.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Beit Bridge from Bloemfontein?
Approximately 920 km via the N1 through Gauteng. The drive takes about 9–10 hours non-stop.
What tolls apply from Beit Bridge to Bloemfontein?
You pay N1 North plazas (Limpopo section) plus N1 South plazas between Johannesburg and Bloemfontein. The calculator above shows the current exact total.