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Distance from Bloemfontein to The Link

Bloemfontein to The Link is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 417.2 km in roughly 4 hrs 32 min.

N Bloemfontein → The Link
Road distance
417.2 km
M81
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
384.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 32 min
End point
The Link
Return: 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
272 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 2 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R698.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R701.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R778.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R784.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R921.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R925.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,026.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,034.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,212.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,218.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,350.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,361.79
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
29° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
209° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-26.0651, 28.0570
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

417.2 km 4 hrs 32 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish The Link
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Start point
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
    0.5 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 right at the fork onto Western Bypass
    29.3 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M81
    0.4 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards M81
    0.2 km
  14. Go straight onto Winnie Mandela Drive
    1.1 km
  15. Turn left onto Bryanston Drive
    3.3 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Bryanston Drive
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Bryanston Drive
    0.9 km
  18. Continue straight onto Summit Road
    0.2 km
  19. Turn left onto The Crescent
    0.1 km
  20. Turn right onto The Link
    0.2 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R426.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ The Link → Bloemfontein Bloemfontein to Johannesburg Bloemfontein to Pretoria Bloemfontein to Cape Town Bloemfontein to Durban Johannesburg to The Link Pretoria to The Link Cape Town to The Link
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
209.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 16 min • 2 hrs 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
30.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
69.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
92.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at The Link
06:32 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 7 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,744.10
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.34
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R83.45
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,835.89
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
209.0 km
Total: 417.2 km
Midpoint 209.0 km
417.2 km 4 hrs 32 min
Destination The Link End: The Link -26.06510, 28.05702

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 417.2 km
Return-cycle span 834.5 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 32 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 209.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -27.66108, 27.25163
End -26.06510, 28.05702
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around The Link
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around The Link
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around The Link
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around The Link
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around The Link
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around The Link
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around The Link
6
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from The Link? +
Bloemfontein is about 417.2 km from The Link by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to The Link? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to The Link in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein to The Link? +
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 The Link? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R698.47 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R701.78 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R778.08 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R784.39 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to The Link? +
Yes. There are 16 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. 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

Western Bypass
From Bloemfontein To The Link
The Crescent
From Bloemfontein To The Link

Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
The Link, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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