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Distance from Bloemfontein to Herschel

N Bloemfontein → Herschel
Road distance
263.9 km
Bloemfontein to Herschel is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 263.9 km in roughly 3 hrs 18 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
190.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 18 min
Return: 6 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
198 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R531.15
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R533.24
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R530.58
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R556.04
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R700.82
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R703.58
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R700.07
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R733.67
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R922.13
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R925.76
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R921.14
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R965.35
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
152° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
332° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-30.6153, 27.1628
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 14 °C Bloemfontein Clear Sky View Forecast → 11 °C Herschel Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Bloemfontein → Herschel
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Car
263.9 km
3 hrs 18 min
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Two-wheeler
263.9 km
~4 hrs 3 min
65 km/h avg
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263.9 km 198 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Herschel
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Aliwal Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Saint Andrew Street
    0.4 km
  5. Turn right onto Oliver Tambo
    10.5 km
  6. Continue straight
    122.1 km
  7. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  8. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    0.6 km
  9. Turn left onto Young Street
    46.0 km
  10. Turn left
    11.9 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
132.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 39 min • 1 hr 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
43.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Herschel
07:04 – 17:16
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:10
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 12 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 4 min
SunriseDawn break
07:04
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,103.26
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.28
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R52.79
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,161.33
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
132.1 km
Total: 263.9 km
Midpoint 132.1 km
263.9 km 198 min
Destination Herschel -30.61528, 27.16278

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 263.9 km
Return-cycle span 527.8 km
Traversal time 198 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 132.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -30.19916, 26.53658
End -30.61528, 27.16278
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Herschel? +
Bloemfontein is about 263.9 km from Herschel by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Herschel? +
The drive usually takes about 198 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Herschel in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein to Herschel? +
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 Herschel? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R531.15 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R533.24 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R530.58 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R556.04 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Herschel? +
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 long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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