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Distance from Bloemfontein to Froude

Bloemfontein to Froude is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 163.1 km in roughly 1 hr 50 min.

N Bloemfontein → Froude
Road distance
163.1 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
148.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 50 min
End point
Froude
Return: 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
110 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R311.38
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R312.67
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R379.25
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R381.60
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R410.85
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R412.56
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R500.40
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R503.50
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R540.60
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R542.84
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R658.42
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R662.49
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
286° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
106° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-28.7435, 24.7558
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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163.1 km 1 hr 50 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Froude
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto President Brand Street
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right onto Saint Georges Street
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto AT Horak Street
    1.0 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Parfitt Avenue
    0.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Walter Sisulu Road
    3.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.9 km
  9. Merge slight left onto Oliver Street
    3.7 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dalham Road
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  12. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  13. Turn left onto Long Street
    0.8 km
  14. Turn right onto Waterworks Street
    0.0 km
  15. Turn right
    0.1 km
  16. Turn left onto Froude
    0.0 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
81.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
55 min • 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
11.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
27.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Froude
06:53 – 17:40
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 9 min
SunriseDawn break
06:53
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R681.66
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.26
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R32.62
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R717.53
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
81.5 km
Total: 163.1 km
Midpoint 81.5 km
163.1 km 1 hr 50 min
Destination Froude End: Froude -28.74355, 24.75581

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 163.1 km
Return-cycle span 326.2 km
Traversal time 1 hr 50 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 10.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 81.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -29.12070, 25.41131
End -28.74355, 24.75581
Destination services

Available in Froude

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Service groups 4
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Froude
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Froude
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Froude
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Froude
6
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How far is Bloemfontein from Froude? +
Bloemfontein is about 163.1 km from Froude by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Froude? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Froude in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein to Froude? +
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 Froude? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R311.38 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R312.67 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R379.25 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R381.60 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Froude? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Froude, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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