Distance from Bloemfontein to Parkside

N Bloemfontein → Parkside

Road distance

556.7 km

Metro routes · M4

Bloemfontein to Parkside is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 556.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 36 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

461.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.21×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 36 min

End point

Parkside Crescent

Return: 13 hrs 12 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

396 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

84.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 21 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,120.20

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,124.61

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

160° SSE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

340° NNW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-29.1164, 26.2155

End coords Destination point

-33.0153, 27.8903

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 12 °C Bloemfontein Clear Sky View Forecast → 18 °C Parkside Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Bloemfontein → Parkside

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Car

556.7 km

6 hrs 36 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

556.7 km

~8 hrs 33 min

65 km/h avg

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Places from Bloemfontein to Parkside

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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 Parkside

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Bloemfontein to Parkside via M4

Metro arterial route M4
Start your journey

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street

0.3 km
Turn right onto Aliwal Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto Saint Andrew Street

0.4 km
Turn right onto Oliver Tambo

10.5 km
Continue straight

122.1 km
Continue left onto Rascher Street

72.0 km
Turn right onto Somerset Street

162.9 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Cathcart Street

0.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Cathcart Street

2.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Louis Botha Street

1.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

173.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

2.1 km
Continue straight onto North East Expressway

2.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4: Pearce Street

0.3 km
Turn right onto Pearce Road

0.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Pearce Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Pearce Road

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Lukin Road

1.0 km
Turn left onto Oxford Street

1.1 km
Turn right onto Saint Peters Road

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Saint Johns Road

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Windyridge Road

0.6 km
Turn left onto Parkside Crescent

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 0

Known total —

Main toll road M4 - Magalies Toll Route

We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.

M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route M4 - Magalies Toll Route

Routes ↩ Parkside → Bloemfontein Bloemfontein to Johannesburg Bloemfontein to Pretoria Bloemfontein to Cape Town Bloemfontein to Durban Johannesburg to Parkside Pretoria to Parkside Cape Town to Parkside

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

278.7 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 18 min • 3 hrs 18 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

40.1 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

92.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

30.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

83%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Parkside

07:06 – 17:08

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 1 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

1 hr 57 min

SunriseDawn break

07:06

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,326.80

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.13

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R111.33

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,449.26

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (31)

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

278.7 km

Total: 556.7 km

Midpoint 278.7 km

556.7 km 396 min

Destination Parkside End: Parkside Crescent -33.01528, 27.89028

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 556.7 km

Return-cycle span 1113.4 km

Traversal time 396 min

Maneuver count 30

Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 278.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550

Midpoint -31.25035, 26.75362

End -33.01528, 27.89028

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Bloemfontein from Parkside? +

Bloemfontein is about 556.7 km from Parkside by road.

How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Parkside? +

The drive usually takes about 396 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Parkside 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 Parkside? +

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 Parkside? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,120.20 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,124.61 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,119.00 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,172.71 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Parkside? +

No tollgates are 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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