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Distance from Bloemfontein to Blythswood

N Bloemfontein → Blythswood
Road distance
503.8 km
Bloemfontein to Blythswood is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 503.8 km in roughly 6 hrs 36 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
384.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 36 min
Return: 13 hrs 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
396 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R985.21
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R986.29
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R981.22
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,015.68
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,299.92
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,301.36
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,294.66
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,340.13
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,710.43
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,712.32
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,703.50
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,763.33
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
154° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
334° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-32.2203, 27.9928
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 Bloemfontein Clear Sky View Forecast → 19 °C Blythswood Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Bloemfontein → Blythswood
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Car
503.8 km
6 hrs 36 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
503.8 km
~7 hrs 45 min
65 km/h avg
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503.8 km 6 hrs 36 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Blythswood
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Aliwal Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Saint Andrew Street
    0.4 km
  5. Turn right onto Oliver Tambo
    10.5 km
  6. Continue straight
    122.1 km
  7. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  8. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    162.9 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    2.8 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    13.9 km
  17. Turn right
    78.9 km
  18. Turn right
    31.2 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    0.1 km
  21. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.3 km
  22. Turn right
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left
    0.1 km
  24. Turn left
    0.9 km
  25. Turn slight left
    3.5 km
  26. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  27. Turn right
    0.8 km
  28. Turn left
    0.3 km
  29. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  30. Turn right
    0.1 km
  31. Turn left
    0.1 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
252.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 18 min • 3 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
36.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
83.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
27.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Blythswood
07:04 – 17:09
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:07
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 15 min
SunriseDawn break
07:04
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,105.91
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.08
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R100.76
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,216.75
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (27)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
252.2 km
Total: 503.8 km
Midpoint 252.2 km
503.8 km 6 hrs 36 min
Destination Blythswood -32.22028, 27.99278

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 503.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,007.6 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 6.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 252.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -31.05193, 26.87621
End -32.22028, 27.99278
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Blythswood? +
Bloemfontein is about 503.8 km from Blythswood by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Blythswood? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Blythswood in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein to Blythswood? +
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 Blythswood? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,013.86 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,017.85 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,012.77 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,061.38 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Blythswood? +
No tollgates are 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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