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Distance from Bloemfontein to Mthenti

Bloemfontein to Mthenti is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 565.1 km in roughly 6 hrs 52 min.

N Bloemfontein → Mthenti
Road distance
565.1 km
M1 N14 R513 R573
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
517.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
44
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 52 min
Return: 13 hrs 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
412 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,079.03
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,083.50
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,314.20
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,322.34
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,423.72
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,429.62
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,734.01
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,744.75
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,873.31
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,881.08
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,281.60
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,295.72
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
34° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
214° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-25.2278, 29.0881
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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565.1 km 412 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Mthenti
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.5 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto West Burger Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Zastron Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto East Burger Street
    0.2 km
  6. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    3.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  9. Take the ramp straight
    1.5 km
  10. Merge slight right
    367.4 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  13. Continue straight
    29.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    25.8 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R513: Cullinan
    1.0 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork towards R513: Cullinan
    0.1 km
  20. Go straight onto Sefako Makgatho Drive
    1.1 km
  21. Turn slight left towards R573
    0.2 km
  22. Go straight onto Moloto Road
    43.3 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  24. Continue
    0.8 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  26. Continue
    17.4 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  28. Continue
    6.2 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  30. Continue
    4.3 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  32. Continue
    4.8 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  34. Continue
    1.2 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  36. Continue
    1.0 km
  37. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  38. Continue
    1.6 km
  39. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  40. Continue
    18.3 km
  41. Turn right
    1.5 km
  42. Turn left
    0.4 km
  43. Turn right
    0.3 km
  44. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R481.50
Main toll road N14
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N14. 6 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
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
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 Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
283.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 26 min • 3 hrs 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
40.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
94.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
30.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mthenti
06:29 – 17:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 55 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,362.12
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.30
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R113.02
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,486.45
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (63)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
10
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
13
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
283.0 km
Total: 565.1 km
Midpoint 283.0 km
565.1 km 412 min
Destination Mthenti -25.22778, 29.08806

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 565.1 km
Return-cycle span 1130.2 km
Traversal time 412 min
Maneuver count 44
Maneuver density 7.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 283.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -27.06198, 27.54751
End -25.22778, 29.08806
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Mthenti? +
Bloemfontein is about 565.1 km from Mthenti by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Mthenti? +
The drive usually takes about 412 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Mthenti 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 Mthenti? +
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 Mthenti? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,079.03 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,083.50 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,314.20 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,322.34 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Mthenti? +
Yes. There are 23 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Start area
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mthenti
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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