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Distance from Bloemfontein to Sid

N Bloemfontein → Sid
Road distance
146.3 km
Bloemfontein to Sid is a practical regional trip, covering about 146.3 km in roughly 2 hrs 27 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
123.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 27 min
Return: 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
147 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
59.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R279.37
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R280.53
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R340.26
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R342.37
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R368.62
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R370.15
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R448.96
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R451.74
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R485.02
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R487.04
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R590.73
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R594.39
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
285° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
105° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-28.8166, 24.9916
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 9 °C Bloemfontein Fair View Forecast → 11 °C Sid Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Bloemfontein → Sid
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Car
146.3 km
2 hrs 27 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
146.3 km
~2 hrs 16 min
64 km/h avg
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146.3 km 2 hrs 27 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Sid
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto President Brand Street
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right onto Saint Georges Street
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto AT Horak Street
    1.0 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Parfitt Avenue
    0.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Walter Sisulu Road
    3.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    125.5 km
  9. Turn right
    6.2 km
  10. Turn slight left
    7.5 km
  11. Turn slight right
    0.6 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Sid → Bloemfontein Bloemfontein to Johannesburg Bloemfontein to Pretoria Bloemfontein to Cape Town Bloemfontein to Durban Johannesburg to Sid Pretoria to Sid Cape Town to Sid
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Halfway point
73.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 13 min • 1 hr 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
10.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
24.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
7.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sid
07:00 – 17:32
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 31 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 24 min
SunriseDawn break
07:00
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R611.58
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.93
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R29.26
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R643.77
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
73.1 km
Total: 146.3 km
Midpoint 73.1 km
146.3 km 2 hrs 27 min
Destination Sid -28.81662, 24.99164

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 146.3 km
Return-cycle span 292.6 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 27 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 8.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 73.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -29.12855, 25.49708
End -28.81662, 24.99164
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Questions 8
How far is Bloemfontein from Sid? +
Bloemfontein is about 146.3 km from Sid by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Sid? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Sid in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein to Sid? +
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 Sid? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R279.37 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R280.53 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R340.26 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R342.37 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Sid? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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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Start area
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Sid
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Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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