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Distance from Bloemfontein R59 to Vredefort

Bloemfontein R59 to Vredefort is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 294.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 32 min.

N Bloemfontein R59 → Vredefort
Road distance
294.2 km
R720
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
260.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 32 min
End point
Hoog Street
Return: 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
212 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R492.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R494.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R548.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R552.99
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R649.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R652.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R723.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R729.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R854.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R858.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R952.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R960.06
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
26° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
206° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-27.0050, 27.3656
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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294.2 km 3 hrs 32 min
Start Bloemfontein R59
Finish Vredefort
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Destination
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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
    0.5 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto West Burger Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Zastron Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto East Burger Street
    0.2 km
  6. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    3.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  9. Take the ramp straight
    1.5 km
  10. Merge slight right
    252.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R720: Vredefort
    0.6 km
  12. Turn left
    21.4 km
  13. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    4.4 km
  14. Turn left onto Charl Cilliers Street
    0.4 km
  15. Turn left onto Hoog Street
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Vredefort → Bloemfontein R59 Bloemfontein R59 to Johannesburg Bloemfontein R59 to Pretoria Bloemfontein R59 to Cape Town Bloemfontein R59 to Durban Johannesburg to Vredefort Pretoria to Vredefort Cape Town to Vredefort
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
147.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 46 min • 1 hr 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
48.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Vredefort
06:35 – 17:38
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,229.58
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.88
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R58.83
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,294.29
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein R59 -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
147.3 km
Total: 294.2 km
Midpoint 147.3 km
294.2 km 3 hrs 32 min
Destination Vredefort End: Hoog Street -27.00500, 27.36556

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 294.2 km
Return-cycle span 588.3 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 32 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 147.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -28.18965, 27.10357
End -27.00500, 27.36556
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein R59 from Vredefort? +
Bloemfontein R59 is about 294.2 km from Vredefort by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein R59 to Vredefort? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein R59 to Vredefort in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein R59 to Vredefort? +
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 Vredefort? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R492.42 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R494.75 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R548.54 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R552.99 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein R59 to Vredefort? +
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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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. 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
Vredefort
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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