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Distance from Bloemfontein to 55

Bloemfontein to 55 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 665.4 km in roughly 7 hrs 42 min.

N Bloemfontein → 55
Road distance
665.4 km
N17 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
490.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 42 min
Return: 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
462 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,113.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,119.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,240.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,250.85
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,469.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,476.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,637.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,650.42
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,933.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,942.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,154.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,171.61
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
59° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
239° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-26.7627, 30.4423
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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665.4 km 7 hrs 42 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish 55
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Start point
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
    367.4 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    18.9 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.8 km
  13. Merge slight right
    199.8 km
  14. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    1.6 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  16. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    56.2 km
  17. Turn left
    0.2 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.2 km
  19. Continue straight
    1.0 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork
    1.9 km
  21. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  22. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  23. Turn left
    0.4 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.5 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 31
Known total R835.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 31 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ 55 → Bloemfontein Bloemfontein to Johannesburg Bloemfontein to Pretoria Bloemfontein to Cape Town Bloemfontein to Durban Johannesburg to 55 Pretoria to 55 Cape Town to 55
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
333.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 51 min • 3 hrs 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
47.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
110.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
35.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 55
06:23 – 17:26
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 2 min
SunriseDawn break
06:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,781.25
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.31
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R133.07
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,927.64
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
333.0 km
Total: 665.4 km
Midpoint 333.0 km
665.4 km 7 hrs 42 min
Destination 55 -26.76268, 30.44233

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 665.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,330.7 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 42 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 333.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -26.65086, 27.74079
End -26.76268, 30.44233
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around 55
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from 55? +
Bloemfontein is about 665.4 km from 55 by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to 55? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to 55 in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein to 55? +
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 to 55? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,113.83 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,119.10 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,240.79 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,250.85 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to 55? +
Yes. There are 31 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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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Towns along the route

ern Bypass
From Bloemfontein To 55
: Springs
From Bloemfontein To 55

Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
55, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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