Distance from Bloemfontein to Palermo

N Bloemfontein → Palermo

Road distance

407.8 km

Provincial mix · R512

Bloemfontein to Palermo is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 407.8 km in roughly 4 hrs 25 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

379.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.07×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

4 hrs 25 min

End point

Tessa Street

Return: 8 hrs 50 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

265 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

92.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

4 hrs 55 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R820.56

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R823.79

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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

-26.0708, 27.9607

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 10 °C Bloemfontein Fair View Forecast → 10 °C Palermo Fog View Forecast →

Travel modes

Bloemfontein → Palermo

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Car

407.8 km

4 hrs 25 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

407.8 km

~6 hrs 16 min

65 km/h avg

✈ BFN → CPT → HLA (46 min)
🚗 15 km from Lanseria International
↑ 1 hr 36 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 Palermo

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Bloemfontein to Palermo via R512

Provincial road route R512
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

23.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R512: Lanseria

0.7 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards R512: Lanseria

0.1 km
Go straight onto Malibongwe Drive

0.6 km
Turn left onto President Fouche Drive

0.2 km
Continue straight onto President Fouche Drive

0.3 km
Turn right onto 3rd Road

0.1 km
Continue left onto 3rd Road

0.3 km
Turn right onto Kathleen Crescent

0.0 km
Continue left onto Kathleen Crescent

0.1 km
Turn right onto Tessa Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 15

Known total R426.50

Main toll road Not found

This route includes 15 toll points from our database. 4 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 -26.092, 27.968

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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

204.3 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

29.4 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

67.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

22.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

93.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Palermo

06:52 – 17:23

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 31 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

11 hrs 21 min

SunriseDawn break

06:52

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,704.41

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R8.16

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R81.55

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,794.12

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (12)

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

204.3 km

Total: 407.8 km

Midpoint 204.3 km

407.8 km 4 hrs 25 min

Destination Palermo End: Tessa Street -26.07077, 27.96069

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 407.8 km

Return-cycle span 815.5 km

Traversal time 4 hrs 25 min

Maneuver count 22

Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 204.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550

Midpoint -27.69921, 27.23684

End -26.07077, 27.96069

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Bloemfontein from Palermo? +

Bloemfontein is about 407.8 km from Palermo by road.

How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Palermo? +

The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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

Is taxi available from Bloemfontein to Palermo? +

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 Palermo? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R820.56 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R823.79 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R819.68 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R859.02 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Palermo? +

Yes. There are 15 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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