Distance from Bloemfontein to Centrum

Directions from Bloemfontein to Centrum via M1 and M20

Metro arterial routes M1M20
Start your journey

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street

0.5 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Burger Street

0.4 km
Turn right onto Zastron Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto East Burger Street

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street

3.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street

7.8 km
Take the ramp straight

1.5 km
Merge slight right

367.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass

3.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg

0.7 km
Continue straight

16.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M20: Glenhoveweg

0.2 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M20: Rosebank

0.1 km
Go straight onto Glenhove Road

0.4 km
Turn left onto 5th Street

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 11

Known total R426.50

Main toll road Not found

This route includes 11 toll points from our database. 2 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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

201.7 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 11 min • 2 hrs 11 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

29.0 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

67.0 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

21.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

93.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Centrum

06:47 – 17:23

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:05

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 35 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

8 hrs 42 min

SunriseDawn break

06:47

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,682.65

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R8.05

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R80.51

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,771.21

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (13)

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 Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550

Midpoint

201.7 km

Total: 402.5 km

Midpoint 201.7 km

402.5 km 4 hrs 22 min

Destination Centrum -26.14739, 28.05491

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 402.5 km

Return-cycle span 805.1 km

Traversal time 4 hrs 22 min

Maneuver count 20

Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 201.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550

Midpoint -27.72277, 27.23678

End -26.14739, 28.05491

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Questions 9

How far is Bloemfontein from Centrum? +

Bloemfontein is about 402.5 km from Centrum by road.

How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Centrum? +

The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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

Is taxi available from Bloemfontein to Centrum? +

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 Centrum? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R787.19 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R788.06 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R784.00 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R811.54 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Centrum? +

Yes. There are 11 tollgates 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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Towns along the route

ern Bypass

From Bloemfontein To Centrum

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From Bloemfontein To Centrum

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From Bloemfontein To Centrum

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From Bloemfontein To Centrum

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Quickshop

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Rosebank Taxi Rank

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Bar Ber Black Sheep

FNB

Quickshop

Garden Shop

Rosebank Supermarket & Takeaway

Studio Nine

Paul

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Gordon Institute of Business Science

The Grind Coffee Company

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Quickshop

Woolworths

The Diversity Institute

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Pays de Reves

Builders Warehouse

Houghton Primary School

Local & Company

R&M Meats

GeeWiz

Kairos School of Inquiry

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Ultra Liquors

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