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Distance from Bloemfontein to Shell Select 1947 Free State

Bloemfontein to Shell Select 1947 Free State is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 326.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 34 min.

N Bloemfontein → Shell Select 1947 Free State
Road distance
326.6 km
203.0 mi • 176.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
301.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 33 min
Return: 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
213 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.2 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
R546.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R549.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R609.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R614.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R721.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R724.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R803.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R810.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R949.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R953.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,057.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,066.06
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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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326.6 km 3 hrs 34 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Shell Select 1947 Free State
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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
    293.1 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R59: Parys
    0.5 km
  12. Turn right
    18.3 km
  13. Turn right onto D.F. Malan Road
    0.3 km
  14. Turn left onto H.F. Verwoerd Road
    0.0 km
  15. Turn left
    0.1 km
  16. Turn sharp right
    0.0 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 3
Known total R261.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 3 toll points from our database.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
163.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 47 min • 1 hr 47 min
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Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bloemfontein → Shell Select 1947 Free State
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bloemfontein
Destination area Arrival
Shell Select 1947 Free State, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bloemfontein → Shell Select 1947 Free State
Bloemfontein Origin postcode
Not available
Shell Select 1947 Free State 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
33.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
50.2 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
191.2 km
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Shell Select 1947 Free State → Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein ↔ Shell Select 1947 Free State
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Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
163.6 km
Total: 326.6 km
Midpoint 163.6 km
326.6 km 3 hrs 34 min
Destination Shell Select 1947 Free State -26.79851, 27.80841

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 326.6 km
Return-cycle span 653.3 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 34 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 5.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 163.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -28.05452, 27.15792
End -26.79851, 27.80841
Destination services

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How far is Bloemfontein from Shell Select 1947 Free State? +
Bloemfontein is about 326.6 km from Shell Select 1947 Free State by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Shell Select 1947 Free State? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Shell Select 1947 Free State in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein to Shell Select 1947 Free State? +
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 Shell Select 1947 Free State? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R546.79 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R549.38 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R609.11 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R614.05 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Shell Select 1947 Free State? +
Yes. There are 3 tollgates 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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Towns along the route

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From Bloemfontein To Shell Select 1947 Free State
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From Bloemfontein To Shell Select 1947 Free State

Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Shell Select 1947 Free State, Free State
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
About 293.1 km Difference: 33.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 50.2 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 191.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 88.1 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 183.8 km

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