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Distance from Bloemfontein to Melmoth Town

N Bloemfontein → Melmoth Town
Road distance
674.7 km
Provincial mix · N5 / R616
Bloemfontein to Melmoth Town is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 674.7 km in roughly 8 hrs 38 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
508.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 38 min
Return: 17 hrs 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
518 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,357.76
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,363.11
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,356.31
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,421.40
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,791.49
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,798.54
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,789.57
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,875.46
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,357.23
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,366.50
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,354.70
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,467.71
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
85° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
265° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-28.5867, 31.3981
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 9 °C Bloemfontein Clear Sky View Forecast → 13 °C Melmoth Town Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Bloemfontein → Melmoth Town
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Car
674.7 km
8 hrs 38 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
674.7 km
~10 hrs 22 min
65 km/h avg
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~3 hrs 24 min
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674.7 km 8 hrs 38 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Melmoth Town
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  1. Directions from Bloemfontein to Melmoth Town via N5
    National highway N5
  2. Directions from Bloemfontein to Melmoth Town via R616
    Provincial road route R616
  3. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.5 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left onto West Burger Street
    0.4 km
  6. Turn right onto Zastron Street
    0.3 km
  7. Turn left onto East Burger Street
    0.2 km
  8. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    3.5 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  11. Take the ramp straight
    1.5 km
  12. Merge slight right
    94.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  14. Turn right
    66.5 km
  15. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  16. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    67.8 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  19. Turn left
    12.3 km
  20. Turn left
    2.5 km
  21. Turn right
    61.9 km
  22. Turn right
    26.4 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Victoria Street
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto Victoria Street
    6.0 km
  25. Turn right
    45.4 km
  26. Turn right
    54.3 km
  27. Turn right
    31.8 km
  28. Continue left
    22.5 km
  29. Turn right
    3.8 km
  30. Turn left
    0.0 km
  31. Turn right
    0.2 km
  32. Continue slight left
    0.2 km
  33. Turn left
    0.1 km
  34. Turn left
    0.1 km
  35. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R338.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 5 toll points from our database.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
337.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 19 min • 4 hrs 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
48.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
112.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
36.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Melmoth Town
06:42 – 17:04
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:53
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 21 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 min
SunriseDawn break
06:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,820.24
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.49
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R134.94
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,968.67
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
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
337.3 km
Total: 674.7 km
Midpoint 337.3 km
674.7 km 8 hrs 38 min
Destination Melmoth Town -28.58667, 31.39806

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 674.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,349.4 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 38 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 337.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -28.28539, 29.13170
End -28.58667, 31.39806
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Melmoth Town? +
Bloemfontein is about 674.7 km from Melmoth Town by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Melmoth Town? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Melmoth Town 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 Melmoth Town? +
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 Melmoth Town? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,357.76 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,363.11 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,356.31 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,421.40 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Melmoth Town? +
Yes. There are 5 tollgates 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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