Distance from A 1 Porto to Bloemfontein

N A 1 Porto → Bloemfontein

Road distance

416.1 km

Metro routes · M30 / N1

A 1 Porto to Bloemfontein is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 416.1 km in roughly 4 hrs 34 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

382.7 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.09×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

4 hrs 34 min

Start point

Porto Noro Crescent

Return: 9 hrs 8 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

274 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

91.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

5 hrs 4 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R837.31

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R840.61

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

206° SSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

26° NNE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.0262, 27.9246

End coords Destination point

-29.1164, 26.2155

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 17 °C A 1 Porto Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 18 °C Bloemfontein Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

A 1 Porto → Bloemfontein

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Car

416.1 km

4 hrs 34 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

416.1 km

~6 hrs 24 min

65 km/h avg

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Hotel Near Bloemfontein

Southern Sun Bloemfontein

Corner of Nelson Mandela and Melville Drive, Brandwag, Bloemfontein, Free State 381 km from start

"Southern Sun Bloemfontein is a well-known hotel in Brandwag, Bloemfontein, with …"

B 381 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Bloemfontein

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 383 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 383 km from start

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Hotel Near Bloemfontein

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 383 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start A 1 Porto

Finish Bloemfontein

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from A 1 Porto to Bloemfontein via N1

National highway N1
Directions from A 1 Porto to Bloemfontein via M30

Metro arterial route M30
Head on Porto Noro Crescent

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Sierra Leone Avenue

0.6 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Central African Republic Avenue

0.2 km
Turn right onto South Africa Drive

0.5 km
Turn right onto Tennnessee Avenue

1.0 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Malibongwe Drive

7.3 km
Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Bloemfontein

0.9 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

27.0 km
Keep slight right at the fork

364.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M30: Mangaung

0.9 km
Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street

7.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street

3.5 km
Continue straight onto East Burger Street

0.3 km
Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive

0.9 km
Turn left onto Markgraaff Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Merriam Makeba Street

0.1 km
Turn right

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 15

Known total R426.50

Main toll road N1

This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Stork

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

e-Toll Fiscal

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Routes ↩ Bloemfontein → A 1 Porto A 1 Porto to Johannesburg A 1 Porto to Pretoria A 1 Porto to Cape Town A 1 Porto to Durban Johannesburg to Bloemfontein Pretoria to Bloemfontein Cape Town to Bloemfontein

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

208.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 17 min • 2 hrs 17 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

30.0 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

69.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

22.5 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

92%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Bloemfontein

07:07 – 17:24

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:15

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 17 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

6 hrs 3 min

SunriseDawn break

07:07

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,739.20

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R8.32

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R83.22

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,830.74

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (10)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin A 1 Porto Start: Porto Noro Crescent -26.02619, 27.92461

Midpoint

208.5 km

Total: 416.1 km

Midpoint 208.5 km

416.1 km 4 hrs 34 min

Destination Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 416.1 km

Return-cycle span 832.2 km

Traversal time 4 hrs 34 min

Maneuver count 19

Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 208.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.02619, 27.92461

Midpoint -27.66714, 27.25401

End -29.11640, 26.21550

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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How far is A 1 Porto from Bloemfontein? +

A 1 Porto is about 416.1 km from Bloemfontein by road.

How long does it take from A 1 Porto to Bloemfontein? +

The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from A 1 Porto to Bloemfontein in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from A 1 Porto 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 A 1 Porto to Bloemfontein? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R837.31 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R840.61 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R836.42 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R876.56 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from A 1 Porto to Bloemfontein? +

Yes. There are 15 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.

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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