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Distance from Bloemfontein R59 to Fnb Nelson Mandela Drive

Bloemfontein R59 to Fnb Nelson Mandela Drive is a short everyday drive, covering about 1.4 km in roughly 2 min.

N Bloemfontein R59 → Fnb Nelson Mandela Drive
Road distance
1.4 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
0.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.53×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
7
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 min
End point
2nd Avenue
Return: 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
35.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
2 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3.50
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4.61
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
310° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
130° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-29.1111, 26.2082
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

1.4 km 2 min
Start Bloemfontein R59
Finish Fnb Nelson Mandela Drive
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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 left onto President Brand Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Charles Street
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Henry Street
    0.4 km
  6. Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
    0.2 km
  7. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Fnb Nelson Mandela Drive → Bloemfontein R59 Bloemfontein R59 to Johannesburg Bloemfontein R59 to Pretoria Bloemfontein R59 to Cape Town Bloemfontein R59 to Durban Johannesburg to Fnb Nelson Mandela Drive Pretoria to Fnb Nelson Mandela Drive Cape Town to Fnb Nelson Mandela Drive
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
0.7 km
Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 min • 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.1 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
0.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
65.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Fnb Nelson Mandela Drive
06:43 – 17:40
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:43
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5.91
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.03
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R0.28
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6.22
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein R59 -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
0.7 km
Total: 1.4 km
Midpoint 0.7 km
1.4 km 2 min
Destination Fnb Nelson Mandela Drive End: 2nd Avenue -29.11107, 26.20822

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Free State
One-way road span 1.4 km
Return-cycle span 2.8 km
Traversal time 2 min
Maneuver count 7
Maneuver density 495.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 0.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -29.11421, 26.21333
End -29.11107, 26.20822
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Fnb Nelson Mandela Drive
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Fnb Nelson Mandela Drive
6
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Fnb Nelson Mandela Drive
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Fnb Nelson Mandela Drive
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Fnb Nelson Mandela Drive
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Fnb Nelson Mandela Drive
5
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Questions 8
How far is Bloemfontein R59 from Fnb Nelson Mandela Drive? +
Bloemfontein R59 is about 1.4 km from Fnb Nelson Mandela Drive by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein R59 to Fnb Nelson Mandela Drive? +
The drive usually takes about 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein R59 to Fnb Nelson Mandela Drive in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein R59 to Fnb Nelson Mandela Drive? +
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 R59 to Fnb Nelson Mandela Drive? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2.36 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2.38 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2.63 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2.66 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein R59 to Fnb Nelson Mandela Drive? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein R59, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Fnb Nelson Mandela Drive, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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