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Distance from Bloemfontein to Maseru

Bloemfontein to Maseru is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 524.6 km in roughly 6 hrs 4 min.

N Bloemfontein → Maseru
Road distance
524.6 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
364.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.44×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 4 min
Return: 12 hrs 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
364 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,001.77
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,005.93
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,220.11
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,227.66
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,321.78
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,327.27
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,609.87
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,619.83
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,739.19
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,746.40
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,118.24
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,131.36
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
351° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
171° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-25.8746, 25.6417
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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524.6 km 365 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Maseru
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Start point
Destination
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Navigation sign

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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 right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  14. Turn left onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  15. Continue straight onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  16. Turn right onto Phakamile Mabija Street
    2.1 km
  17. Continue straight onto Transvaal
    68.9 km
  18. Turn left onto Magrieta Prinsloo Street
    63.1 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    225.1 km
  21. Turn right onto Modiri Molema Street
    0.7 km
  22. Continue straight onto Setlopo Road
    0.3 km
  23. Turn left
    0.2 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
262.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 2 min • 3 hrs 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
37.8 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
87.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Maseru
06:45 – 17:41
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 20 min
SunriseDawn break
06:45
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,193.01
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.49
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R104.93
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,308.43
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
262.7 km
Total: 524.6 km
Midpoint 262.7 km
524.6 km 365 min
Destination Maseru -25.87461, 25.64174

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 524.6 km
Return-cycle span 1049.2 km
Traversal time 365 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 262.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -27.87621, 24.81556
End -25.87461, 25.64174
Destination services

Available in Maseru

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Service groups 6
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Maseru
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Maseru
6
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Maseru
1
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Maseru
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Maseru
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Maseru
6
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Maseru? +
Bloemfontein is about 524.6 km from Maseru by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Maseru? +
The drive usually takes about 365 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Maseru in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein to Maseru? +
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 Maseru? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,001.77 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,005.93 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,220.11 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,227.66 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Maseru? +
No tollgates are 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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Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Maseru, North West
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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