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Distance from Bloemfontein to Springs

Bloemfontein to Springs is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 438.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 45 min.

N Bloemfontein → Springs
Road distance
438.3 km
272.4 mi • 236.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
386.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 45 min
Return: 9 hrs 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 45 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R733.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R737.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R817.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R824.00
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R968.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R972.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,078.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,087.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,273.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,279.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,419.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,430.56
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 45 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 0 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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438.3 km 4 hrs 45 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Springs
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Destination
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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
    367.4 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    18.9 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.8 km
  13. Merge slight right
    31.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M63: Springs
    0.9 km
  15. Continue straight onto Tonk Meter Way
    2.0 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right onto Springs Road
    0.4 km
  17. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  18. Turn left onto Plantation Road
    1.1 km
  19. Turn right onto South Main Reef Road
    0.5 km
  20. Turn right onto Main Avenue
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left onto Goods Street
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 26
Known total R613.50
Main toll road N17
This route includes 26 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N17. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
219.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 22 min • 2 hrs 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bloemfontein → Springs
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bloemfontein
Destination area Arrival
Springs
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bloemfontein → Springs
Bloemfontein Origin postcode
Not available
Springs 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
145.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
161.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
65.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Springs → Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein ↔ Springs
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Route sheet

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Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
219.5 km
Total: 438.3 km
Midpoint 219.5 km
438.3 km 4 hrs 45 min
Destination Springs -26.25500, 28.43731

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 438.3 km
Return-cycle span 876.6 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 219.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -27.57243, 27.27676
End -26.25500, 28.43731
Destination services

Available in Springs

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 5 nearby matches around Springs
5
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Springs
1
  • PEP
    Springs, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Springs
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Springs
2
  • Shell
    150 Springs West Road, 1559, Gauteng
  • Shell
    47 Ermelo Road, 1559, Gauteng
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Springs
6
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Springs? +
Bloemfontein is about 438.3 km from Springs by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Springs? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Springs in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein to Springs? +
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 Springs? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R733.74 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R737.21 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R817.37 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R824.00 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Springs? +
Yes. There are 26 tollgates 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

ern Bypass
From Bloemfontein To Springs
: Springs
From Bloemfontein To Springs
Tonk Meter Way
From Bloemfontein To Springs

Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Springs
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: 145.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
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Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 65.9 km
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