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Distance from Bloemfontein to O 3 Istanbul

N Bloemfontein → O 3 Istanbul
Road distance
438.4 km
Highway dominant · M63 / N17
Bloemfontein to O 3 Istanbul is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 438.4 km in roughly 4 hrs 46 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
379.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 46 min
End point
Istanbul Street
Return: 9 hrs 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
286 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R882.16
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R885.63
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R881.21
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R923.50
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,163.96
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,168.54
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,162.71
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,218.51
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,531.52
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,537.55
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,529.88
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,603.30
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
36° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
216° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-26.3182, 28.4307
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 11 °C Bloemfontein Clear Sky View Forecast → 13 °C O 3 Istanbul Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Bloemfontein → O 3 Istanbul
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Car
438.4 km
4 hrs 46 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
438.4 km
~6 hrs 44 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from Bloemfontein to O 3 Istanbul

Fuel stops, restaurants, shops and services along or near your route.

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Convenience store 2.2 km

Quickshop

202 Nigel Road South, Springs
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Banks 2.3 km

Capitec Bank

Nigel Road
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Supermarkets 3.5 km

Checkers

Springs, 1559, Gauteng
View details → Springs
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Clothing & fashion 3.6 km

PEP

Springs, Gauteng
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Professional services 3.6 km

Infinity Diamond Wheels

112 Debid Road, Nuffield Springs
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Convenience store 4.0 km

Pick n Pay Express

Springs, 1518, Gauteng
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Schools & education 4.5 km

Laerskool

Allen Road
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Professional services 4.7 km

GreenLine Respiratory Protection

46 Lear Road, Nuffield Springs, 4420
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Convenience store 4.8 km

Quickshop

Springs
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Supermarkets 5.2 km

Checkers

Springs, 1559, Gauteng
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Supermarkets 5.4 km

Pick n Pay

Gauteng, 2008
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Electronics 5.7 km

Lamonsite

707 Lebaka Street, Tsakane, 1550
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Convenience store 5.7 km

Quickshop

2 Gemsbok Street, Springs
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Fuel stations 5.8 km

Shell

150 Springs West Road, 1559, Gauteng
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Fuel stations 6.4 km

Shell

1550, Gauteng
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Convenience store 6.7 km

Shell Select

1496, Gauteng
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Schools & education 6.7 km

Springs Technical High School

Wits Road, 1559
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Convenience store 6.9 km

Quickshop

Springs
View details → Springs
Route

Route overview

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438.4 km 4 hrs 46 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish O 3 Istanbul
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Bloemfontein to O 3 Istanbul via N17
    National highway N17
  2. Directions from Bloemfontein to O 3 Istanbul via M63
    Metro arterial route M63
  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
    367.4 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    18.9 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.8 km
  15. Merge slight right
    31.6 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M63: Springs
    0.9 km
  17. Turn left onto Tonk Meter Way
    3.0 km
  18. Turn left onto Rhokana Avenue
    0.3 km
  19. Turn right onto Atlanta Street
    0.9 km
  20. Turn left onto Frankfurt Street
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left onto Istanbul Street
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 26
Known total R613.50
Main toll road N17
This route includes 26 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N17. 5 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 -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
219.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 23 min • 2 hrs 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
31.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
72.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at O 3 Istanbul
06:47 – 17:21
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:04
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 33 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 18 min
SunriseDawn break
06:47
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,832.35
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.77
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R87.67
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,928.79
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
219.5 km
Total: 438.4 km
Midpoint 219.5 km
438.4 km 4 hrs 46 min
Destination O 3 Istanbul End: Istanbul Street -26.31816, 28.43065

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 438.4 km
Return-cycle span 876.7 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 46 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 219.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -27.57224, 27.27684
End -26.31816, 28.43065
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from O 3 Istanbul? +
Bloemfontein is about 438.4 km from O 3 Istanbul by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to O 3 Istanbul? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to O 3 Istanbul in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein to O 3 Istanbul? +
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 O 3 Istanbul? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R882.16 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R885.63 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R881.21 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R923.50 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to O 3 Istanbul? +
Yes. There are 26 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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ern Bypass
From Bloemfontein To O 3 Istanbul
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From Bloemfontein To O 3 Istanbul
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From Bloemfontein To O 3 Istanbul

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