Distance from A 13 to Bloemfontein

N A 13 → Bloemfontein

Road distance

329.8 km

Highway dominant · M30 / N1 / N5

A 13 to Bloemfontein is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 329.8 km in roughly 4 hrs 3 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

258.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.28×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

4 hrs 3 min

Return: 8 hrs 6 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

243 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

81.4 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

4 hrs 33 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R645.01

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R645.72

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

256° WSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

76° ENE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-28.5671, 28.7948

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 11 °C A 13 Cloudy View Forecast → 11 °C Bloemfontein Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

A 13 → Bloemfontein

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Car

329.8 km

4 hrs 3 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

329.8 km

~5 hrs 4 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 196 km to Pietermaritzburg Airport
✈ PZB → JNB → BFN (48 min)
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Hotel Near Bloemfontein

Southern Sun Bloemfontein

Corner of Nelson Mandela and Melville Drive, Brandwag, Bloemfontein, Free State 257 km from start

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

B 257 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Bloemfontein

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 260 km from start

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

B 260 km from start

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Hotel Near Bloemfontein

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 260 km from start

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

B 260 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start A 13

Finish Bloemfontein

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from A 13 to Bloemfontein via N5 and N1

National highway route N5N1
Directions from A 13 to Bloemfontein via M30

Metro arterial route M30
Start your journey

0.3 km
Turn left

0.3 km
Turn left

4.0 km
Turn left

1.7 km
Turn right onto Mampoi Street

3.0 km
Turn left

28.7 km
Take the ramp slight left towards N5: Bethlehem

0.6 km
Merge slight right

44.1 km
Continue left onto Eeufees Street

1.2 km
Continue straight onto Church Street

136.4 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein

0.7 km
Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein

94.9 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 1

Known total R78.50

Main toll road N1

This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Routes ↩ Bloemfontein → A 13 A 13 to Johannesburg A 13 to Pretoria A 13 to Cape Town A 13 to Durban Johannesburg to Bloemfontein Pretoria to Bloemfontein Cape Town to Bloemfontein

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

164.9 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 1 min • 2 hrs 1 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

23.7 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

54.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

17.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

78.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Bloemfontein

07:01 – 17:24

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:12

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 23 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

11 hrs 12 min

SunriseDawn break

07:01

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,378.73

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R6.60

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R65.97

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,451.30

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (11)

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 13 -28.56709, 28.79481

Midpoint

164.9 km

Total: 329.8 km

Midpoint 164.9 km

329.8 km 4 hrs 3 min

Destination Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 329.8 km

Return-cycle span 659.7 km

Traversal time 4 hrs 3 min

Maneuver count 22

Maneuver density 6.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 164.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.56709, 28.79481

Midpoint -28.37647, 27.53316

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

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is A 13 from Bloemfontein? +

A 13 is about 329.8 km from Bloemfontein by road.

How long does it take from A 13 to Bloemfontein? +

The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from A 13 to Bloemfontein in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from A 13 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 13 to Bloemfontein? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R645.01 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R645.72 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R642.40 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R664.96 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from A 13 to Bloemfontein? +

Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.

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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Places from A 13 to Bloemfontein

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Quickshop

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Sasol Bethlehem

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Shoprite Mini Navalsig

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Mugg & Bean

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Saldan Building

Free State Department of Education

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Shoprite

Edgars

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Loch Logan Mall

Shoprite

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Spitz

Orange County KTM

Cash Crusaders Bloem Plaza

PEP

Ons Winkel

PEP

Boxer

Nedbank

FNB

Visalink Germany

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Microzone

Monate Cash & Carry

Desley

Sidz Motorcycles

Dream Supermarket

Southern Sun Bloemfontein

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

St. Andrews Pre Primary

Haasbekkie Pre-Primary

Fashion World

Bonjour

Truworths

St. Andrew's

Foschini Mimosa Mall

Clover RBC

Sentraal Pre-Primary School

Free State School of Nursing

Mimosa Mall

Mugg & Bean

Sentraal Primary School

Quickshop

Castle Bridge School

Bridal Emporium

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Adendorff

Adenddorf machinery mart

Vermeulen Verf

D.I.Y. Superstore

Gas Market Bloemfontein

Quantum cigarettes

Standard Bank

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Body by Design

City Bug Bloemfontein

TGS Shopping Center

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LBJ Technology Solutions

The Paper Garden Bookshelf

3MS SEO Bloemfontein

Samba Co-operation

Marlin Brokers

Man Cave Barber Shop