South Africa route platform Distance24 Road distance, travel time and route planning across South Africa.
Donate

Distance from Bloemfontein to Heidelberg R404

N Bloemfontein → Heidelberg R404
Road distance
933.6 km
N1 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
743.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 32 min
Return: 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
632 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,782.67
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,790.06
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,171.20
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,184.64
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,352.13
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,361.89
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,864.78
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,882.52
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,094.91
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,107.75
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,769.44
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,792.78
See more fuel details from Bloemfontein to Heidelberg R404
🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
221° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
41° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-34.0900, 20.9586
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Bloemfontein to Heidelberg R404 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 933.6 km in roughly 10 hrs 32 min.
Travel modes
Bloemfontein → Heidelberg R404
🚗
Car
933.6 km
10 hrs 32 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
933.6 km
~14 hrs 21 min
65 km/h avg
🧭 Google
Navigate now
Heidelberg R404
Opens in new tab
✈ Estimate
Flight
934 km
↑ 6 hrs 40 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 52 min
With airport
~3 hrs 52 min
Estimated. Includes ~2h airport procedures. Check actual schedules for Bloemfontein to Heidelberg R404.
Search flights
Accommodation

Where to stay near Heidelberg R404

Road-trip friendly stays matched to this destination and corridor, with photos, price positioning and quick property links.

No accommodation listings have been added for this route yet.

Suggest accommodation
Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning
Route map

Live map

Start, destination and route line.

933.6 km 10 hrs 32 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Heidelberg R404
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Saint Andrew Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Markgraaff Street
    0.3 km
  6. Continue straight onto President Boshoff Street
    0.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Kolbe Avenue
    1.1 km
  8. Continue straight onto Curie Avenue
    4.3 km
  9. Take the ramp left towards N1: Colesberg
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    529.5 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Donkin Street
    7.9 km
  13. Turn left
    172.4 km
  14. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Springbok Road
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  17. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  19. Turn left onto Langenhoven Street
    31.9 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right
    18.3 km
  21. Turn right onto Montagu Street
    2.0 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right onto Montagu Street
    2.1 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Montagu Street
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto Montagu Street
    5.5 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    2.6 km
  27. Turn right towards N2: Mossel Bay
    0.6 km
  28. Merge slight right
    67.4 km
  29. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  30. Continue straight
    28.4 km
  31. Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    1.5 km
  32. Turn right
    0.0 km
  33. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ Heidelberg R404 → Bloemfontein Bloemfontein to Johannesburg Bloemfontein to Pretoria Bloemfontein to Cape Town Bloemfontein to Durban Johannesburg to Heidelberg R404 Pretoria to Heidelberg R404 Cape Town to Heidelberg R404
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
467.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 16 min • 5 hrs 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
67.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
155.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
50.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Heidelberg R404
07:18 – 17:46
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 27 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:18
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,902.48
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R18.67
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R186.72
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,107.88
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (24)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
467.0 km
Total: 933.6 km
Midpoint 467.0 km
933.6 km 10 hrs 32 min
Destination Heidelberg R404 -34.08996, 20.95859

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 933.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,867.2 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 32 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 467.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -31.90132, 23.05716
End -34.08996, 20.95859
Destination services

Available in Heidelberg R404

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Heidelberg R404
1
Route support

Route FAQ

Tap a question to expand the answer and keep the section compact while browsing the route page.

Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Heidelberg R404? +
Bloemfontein is about 933.6 km from Heidelberg R404 by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Heidelberg R404? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Heidelberg R404 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 Heidelberg R404? +
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 Heidelberg R404? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,782.67 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,790.06 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,171.20 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,184.64 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Heidelberg R404? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
Editorial

From the editorial desk

Fresh route reads, destination ideas and planning guides from the Distance24 editorial blog.

Open blog
Route support

Something wrong?

Report wrong directions, map issues, spelling mistakes, toll problems or anything else on this route for admin review.

Distance Directions Map Tolls Place issue Spelling
Your report is sent together with the current route page and route names so it is easier to review and fix.

Towns along the route

: Colesberg
From Bloemfontein To Heidelberg R404
Western Bypass
From Bloemfontein To Heidelberg R404
: Cape Town
From Bloemfontein To Heidelberg R404
: Mossel Bay
From Bloemfontein To Heidelberg R404

Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Heidelberg R404, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 561.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 640.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 695.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 657.2 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 790.8 km

Reverse route and related trips

View distance from Heidelberg R404 to Bloemfontein

Bloemfontein to Johannesburg Bloemfontein to Pretoria Bloemfontein to Cape Town Bloemfontein to Durban Johannesburg to Heidelberg R404 Pretoria to Heidelberg R404 Cape Town to Heidelberg R404 Durban to Heidelberg R404

Legal and trust information

Access pages for Distance24.co.za and Fuel Prices, including privacy, terms, disclaimers, contact details and editorial standards.

Open Trust Centre
Privacy Policy Data, cookies and privacy requests → Terms of Use Rules, responsibilities and usage terms → Disclaimer Important estimate and route limitations → Contact Support, privacy, editorial and ads →
Trust Centre About Privacy Policy Terms of Use Disclaimer PAIA Manual Contact Advertising Disclosure Editorial Policy Cookies Corrections

© 2026 Distance24.co.za. All rights reserved.

Distance24.co.za combines Leaflet, OpenStreetMap, Nominatim, Geoapify, OSRM, OpenRouteService and Open-Meteo to power map display, place search, route planning, distance calculations and weather information.