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Distance from Bloemfontein to Quimera

Bloemfontein to Quimera is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 238.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 34 min.

N Bloemfontein → Quimera
Road distance
238.0 km
147.9 mi • 128.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
186.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 34 min
Return: 7 hrs 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 34 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
66.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R398.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R400.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R443.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R447.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R525.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R528.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R585.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R590.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R691.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R695.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R770.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R776.82
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 34 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 49 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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238.0 km 3 hrs 34 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Quimera
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right onto Aliwal Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn left onto Douglas Street
    0.8 km
  5. Turn right onto Harvey Road
    0.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Fort Road
    1.4 km
  7. Continue straight onto Doctor Belcher Road
    9.5 km
  8. Continue straight
    101.4 km
  9. Continue straight
    56.1 km
  10. Turn left onto Ralph Street
    1.5 km
  11. Turn left
    44.2 km
  12. Turn left
    15.2 km
  13. Turn left
    4.7 km
  14. Turn left
    0.1 km
  15. Turn right
    0.7 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.3 km
  17. Turn slight left
    0.3 km
  18. Turn left
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
119.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 47 min • 1 hr 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bloemfontein → Quimera
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bloemfontein
Destination area Arrival
Quimera
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bloemfontein → Quimera
Bloemfontein Origin postcode
Not available
Quimera Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Gqeberha to East London
3 other similar routes
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
0.6 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
59.5 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
95.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Quimera → Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein ↔ Quimera
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Route sheet

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Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
119.1 km
Total: 238.0 km
Midpoint 119.1 km
238.0 km 3 hrs 34 min
Destination Quimera -30.38497, 27.47443

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 238.0 km
Return-cycle span 476.0 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 34 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 8.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 119.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -29.82169, 27.02486
End -30.38497, 27.47443
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Service groups 1
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Quimera? +
Bloemfontein is about 238.0 km from Quimera by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Quimera? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Quimera in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein to Quimera? +
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 Quimera? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R398.44 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R400.32 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R443.85 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R447.45 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Quimera? +
No tollgates are 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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
Quimera
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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.

Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 0.6 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 59.5 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Similar distance
About 142.8 km Difference: 95.2 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 102.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 38.4 km

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