Distance from Bloemfontein to Honeydew

N Bloemfontein → Honeydew

Road distance

405.9 km

Metro routes · M5

Bloemfontein to Honeydew is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 405.9 km in roughly 4 hrs 24 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

377.2 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.08×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

4 hrs 24 min

End point

Apple Street

Return: 8 hrs 48 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

264 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

92.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

4 hrs 54 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R816.77

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R819.98

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

27° NNE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

207° SSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-29.1164, 26.2155

End coords Destination point

-26.0822, 27.9278

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 12 °C Bloemfontein Fair View Forecast → 11 °C Honeydew Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Bloemfontein → Honeydew

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Car

405.9 km

4 hrs 24 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

405.9 km

~6 hrs 14 min

65 km/h avg

✈ BFN → CPT → HLA (46 min)
🚗 16 km from Lanseria International
↑ 1 hr 34 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Near Bloemfontein

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 1 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

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Hotel Near Bloemfontein

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 1 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

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Hotel Near Bloemfontein

Southern Sun Bloemfontein

Corner of Nelson Mandela and Melville Drive, Brandwag, Bloemfontein, Free State 1 km from start

"Southern Sun Bloemfontein is a well-known hotel in Brandwag, Bloemfontein, with …"

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Bloemfontein

Finish Honeydew

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Bloemfontein to Honeydew via M5

Metro arterial route M5
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 right at the fork onto Western Bypass

18.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Northcliff

0.4 km
Continue straight

0.3 km
Turn left onto Beyers Naudé Drive

4.6 km
Turn left onto Blueberry Street

0.4 km
Turn left onto Apple Street

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 M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive

This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is M5 - Dumisani Makhaye Drive. 3 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 -26.131, 27.938

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 -26.177, 27.945

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

e-Toll Stork

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

e-Toll Fiscal

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

203.3 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 12 min • 2 hrs 12 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

29.2 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

67.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

21.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

92.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Honeydew

06:52 – 17:23

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:08

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 30 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

16 min

SunriseDawn break

06:52

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,696.52

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R8.12

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R81.17

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,785.81

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

203.3 km

Total: 405.9 km

Midpoint 203.3 km

405.9 km 4 hrs 24 min

Destination Honeydew End: Apple Street -26.08222, 27.92778

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 405.9 km

Return-cycle span 811.7 km

Traversal time 4 hrs 24 min

Maneuver count 17

Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 203.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550

Midpoint -27.70771, 27.23689

End -26.08222, 27.92778

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Bloemfontein from Honeydew? +

Bloemfontein is about 405.9 km from Honeydew by road.

How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Honeydew? +

The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Honeydew in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from Bloemfontein to Honeydew? +

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 Honeydew? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R816.77 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R819.98 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R815.89 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R855.05 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Honeydew? +

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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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