Distance from Bloemfontein to E 5

N Bloemfontein → E 5

Road distance

574.7 km

Bloemfontein to E 5 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 574.7 km in roughly 7 hrs 35 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

464.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.24×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

7 hrs 35 min

End point

East

Return: 15 hrs 10 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

455 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

75.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

8 hrs 20 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R1,097.30

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R1,101.85

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

176° S

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

356° N

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-29.1164, 26.2155

End coords Destination point

-33.2834, 26.5624

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 11 °C Bloemfontein Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 11 °C E 5 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Bloemfontein → E 5

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Car

574.7 km

7 hrs 35 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

574.7 km

~8 hrs 50 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 6 hrs 26 min faster · Search →

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Bloemfontein

Finish E 5

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Start your journey

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

0.3 km
Turn right onto Aliwal Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto Saint Andrew Street

0.4 km
Turn right onto Oliver Tambo

10.5 km
Continue straight

122.1 km
Continue left onto Rascher Street

72.0 km
Turn right onto Somerset Street

162.9 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Voortrekker Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Voortrekker Street

1.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

129.4 km
Turn right

0.7 km
Turn left

70.4 km
Turn right onto Beaufort Street

2.4 km
Turn right onto Makana Way

1.1 km
Turn left onto Mzimvubu

0.0 km
Continue left onto Mzimvubu

0.2 km
Turn left onto Silimela

0.1 km
Turn left onto Nxanxadi

0.2 km
Turn right onto East

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Routes ↩ E 5 → Bloemfontein Bloemfontein to Johannesburg Bloemfontein to Pretoria Bloemfontein to Cape Town Bloemfontein to Durban Johannesburg to E 5 Pretoria to E 5 Cape Town to E 5

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

287.8 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 47 min • 3 hrs 47 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

41.4 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

95.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

31.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

80.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at E 5

07:04 – 17:16

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 12 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:04

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,402.13

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.49

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R114.93

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,528.55

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (10)

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

287.8 km

Total: 574.7 km

Midpoint 287.8 km

574.7 km 7 hrs 35 min

Destination E 5 End: East -33.28339, 26.56237

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 574.7 km

Return-cycle span 1,149.3 km

Traversal time 7 hrs 35 min

Maneuver count 22

Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 287.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550

Midpoint -31.30198, 26.70248

End -33.28339, 26.56237

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Bloemfontein from E 5? +

Bloemfontein is about 574.7 km from E 5 by road.

How long does it take from Bloemfontein to E 5? +

The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to E 5 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 E 5? +

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 5? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,097.30 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,101.85 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,336.46 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,344.73 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to E 5? +

No tollgates are 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. 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

Oliver Tambo

From Bloemfontein To E 5

Makana Way

From Bloemfontein To E 5

Mzimvubu

From Bloemfontein To E 5

Silimela

From Bloemfontein To E 5

Nxanxadi

From Bloemfontein To E 5

Route Locations

Start area

Bloemfontein

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

E 5, Eastern Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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Reverse route and related trips

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Places from Bloemfontein to E 5

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Mugg & Bean

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Quickshop

Bonjour

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Pick n Pay

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Khutliso Daniels Secondary School

N V Cewu Public Primary School

C. M. Vellem Primary School

Samuel Ntlebi Primary School

T. E. M. Mrwetyana Secondary School

D D Siwisa Primary School

Archie Mbolekwa School

Tantyi Primary School

Nedbank Highflats

Micronized Products (Pty) Ltd - Grahamstown

Auto Clinic

Quickshop

Shoprite

PEP

Pick n Pay

Shell

GBS Mutual Bank

PEP

Tops at Spar

Spar

Nedbank

Director of Public Prosecutions Eastern Cape

Capitec Bank

Makana Health Sub-district Offices

Spec Savers

Department of Economic Development and Environmental Affairs

Checkers

The Crazy Store

Department of Roads and Transport

Pick n Pay

Hoof & Hound

Legal Resources Centre

Gadra Education Office

Jacques' Artisinal Bread

GEEnet

South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB)

Bouquet Florist for Flowers Grahamstown

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