Distance from Bloemfontein to E 11 Lyon

N Bloemfontein → E 11 Lyon

Road distance

411.6 km

Highway dominant · M2 / N3

Bloemfontein to E 11 Lyon is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 411.6 km in roughly 4 hrs 28 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

375.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.10×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

4 hrs 28 min

End point

Lyon Place

Return: 57 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

268 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

91.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

4 hrs 58 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R785.95

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R789.21

See more fuel details from Bloemfontein to E 11 Lyon

🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

32° NNE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

212° SSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-29.1164, 26.2155

End coords Destination point

-26.2275, 28.1837

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 18 °C Bloemfontein Fair View Forecast → 16 °C E 11 Lyon Light Showers View Forecast →

Travel modes

Bloemfontein → E 11 Lyon

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Car

411.6 km

4 hrs 28 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

411.6 km

~6 hrs 19 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 3 hrs 39 min faster · Search →

Nearby places

Places in E 11 Lyon

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

38 places View all →

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Convenience store 1.4 km

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Bloemfontein

Finish E 11 Lyon

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions

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Directions from Bloemfontein to E 11 Lyon via N3

National highway N3

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Directions from Bloemfontein to E 11 Lyon via M2

Metro arterial route M2

2 route directions identified on this trip

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

22.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3

0.7 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M2: Germiston

0.4 km
Merge slight right

2.0 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.1 km
Turn right onto Refinery Road

1.3 km
Turn left onto Power Street

1.0 km
Continue straight onto Linton Jones Street

0.2 km
Turn right onto Victoria Street

0.5 km
Go straight onto Elsburg Road

0.6 km
Turn left onto Dunkirk Road

0.5 km
Turn left onto Mendi Road

0.1 km
Turn right onto Lyon Place

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 14

Known total R426.50

Main toll road N3

This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 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

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

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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

206.2 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 14 min • 2 hrs 14 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

29.6 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

68.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

22.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

91.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at E 11 Lyon

06:39 – 17:27

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 47 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

3 hrs 45 min

SunriseDawn break

06:39

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,720.54

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R8.23

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R82.32

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,811.10

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (16)

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

206.2 km

Total: 411.6 km

Midpoint 206.2 km

411.6 km 4 hrs 28 min

Destination E 11 Lyon End: Lyon Place -26.22753, 28.18366

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 411.6 km

Return-cycle span 823.2 km

Traversal time 4 hrs 28 min

Maneuver count 24

Maneuver density 5.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 206.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550

Midpoint -27.68382, 27.24384

End -26.22753, 28.18366

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Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Bloemfontein from E 11 Lyon? +

Bloemfontein is about 411.6 km from E 11 Lyon by road.

How long does it take from Bloemfontein to E 11 Lyon? +

The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to E 11 Lyon in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from Bloemfontein to E 11 Lyon? +

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 E 11 Lyon? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R785.95 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R789.21 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R957.25 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R963.17 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to E 11 Lyon? +

Yes. There are 14 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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