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Distance from Bloemfontein to S17

N Bloemfontein → S17
Road distance
433.8 km
Highway dominant · N3 / N5
Bloemfontein to S17 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 433.8 km in roughly 5 hrs 59 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
364.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 59 min
Return: 11 hrs 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
359 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R848.38
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R849.32
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R844.94
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R874.62
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,119.39
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,120.63
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,114.86
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,154.01
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,472.88
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,474.51
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,466.92
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,518.44
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
66° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
246° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-27.7301, 29.5951
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 14 °C Bloemfontein Fair View Forecast → 12 °C S17 Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Bloemfontein → S17
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Car
433.8 km
5 hrs 59 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
433.8 km
~6 hrs 40 min
65 km/h avg
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433.8 km 5 hrs 59 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish S17
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  1. Directions from Bloemfontein to S17 via N5 and N3
    National highway route N5N3
  2. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.5 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto West Burger Street
    0.4 km
  5. Turn right onto Zastron Street
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto East Burger Street
    0.2 km
  7. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    3.5 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.0 km
  9. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  10. Take the ramp straight
    1.5 km
  11. Merge slight right
    94.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  13. Turn right
    66.5 km
  14. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  15. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    88.3 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Wilgepark
    0.3 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  18. Go straight onto Cloete Street
    1.2 km
  19. Turn left onto McKechnie Street
    0.2 km
  20. Turn right onto Piet Retief Street
    0.5 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Warden Street
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Warden Street
    1.4 km
  23. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  24. Merge slight right
    2.3 km
  25. Turn right
    85.4 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.9 km
  27. Turn right
    5.4 km
  28. 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 N3
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ S17 → Bloemfontein Bloemfontein to Johannesburg Bloemfontein to Pretoria Bloemfontein to Cape Town Bloemfontein to Durban Johannesburg to S17 Pretoria to S17 Cape Town to S17
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
216.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 59 min • 2 hrs 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
31.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
72.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at S17
06:44 – 17:13
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:59
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 41 min
SunriseDawn break
06:44
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,813.45
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.68
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R86.77
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,908.89
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
216.9 km
Total: 433.8 km
Midpoint 216.9 km
433.8 km 5 hrs 59 min
Destination S17 -27.73005, 29.59514

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 433.8 km
Return-cycle span 867.7 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 59 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 6.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 216.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -28.27760, 28.02144
End -27.73005, 29.59514
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from S17? +
Bloemfontein is about 433.8 km from S17 by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to S17? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to S17 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein to S17? +
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 S17? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R848.38 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R849.32 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R844.94 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R874.62 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to S17? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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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Towns along the route

: Senekal
From Bloemfontein To S17
Theunissen
From Bloemfontein To S17
Wilgepark
From Bloemfontein To S17
Harrismith
From Bloemfontein To S17
: Johannesburg
From Bloemfontein To S17

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