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Distance from Bloemfontein to Parys

Bloemfontein to Parys is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 304.7 km in roughly 3 hrs 36 min.

N Bloemfontein → Parys
Road distance
304.7 km
189.3 mi • 164.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
274.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 36 min
Return: 7 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
216 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R510.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R512.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R568.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R572.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R673.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R676.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R749.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R755.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R885.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R889.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R986.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R994.45
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 36 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 51 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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304.7 km 217 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Parys
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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
    266.5 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R723: Vredefort
    0.6 km
  12. Turn left
    22.1 km
  13. Turn right onto Kort Street
    1.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Donaldson Avenue
    0.1 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
152.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 48 min • 1 hr 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bloemfontein → Parys
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bloemfontein
Destination area Arrival
Parys
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bloemfontein → Parys
Bloemfontein Origin postcode
Not available
Parys Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
11.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
28.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
66.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Parys → Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein ↔ Parys
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
152.6 km
Total: 304.7 km
Midpoint 152.6 km
304.7 km 217 min
Destination Parys -26.90435, 27.45613

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 304.7 km
Return-cycle span 609.4 km
Traversal time 217 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 152.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -28.14514, 27.11946
End -26.90435, 27.45613
Destination services

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Service groups 1
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Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Parys
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Parys? +
Bloemfontein is about 304.7 km from Parys by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Parys? +
The drive usually takes about 217 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Parys in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein to Parys? +
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 Parys? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R510.06 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R512.47 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R568.20 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R572.80 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Parys? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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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Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Parys
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
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Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
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Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
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