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Distance from Bloemfontein to Universitas

Bloemfontein to Universitas is a short everyday drive, covering about 4.2 km in roughly 6 min.

N Bloemfontein → Universitas
Road distance
4.2 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
3.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.39×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 min
End point
Strauss Street
Return: 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
38.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R7.97
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R8.00
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R9.71
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R9.77
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R10.52
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R10.56
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R12.81
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R12.89
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R13.84
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R13.90
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R16.86
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R16.96
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
260° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
80° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.1164, 26.2155
End coords Destination point
-29.1211, 26.1850
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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4.2 km 6 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Universitas
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    0.2 km
  7. Turn right onto President Paul Kruger Avenue
    0.8 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto President Paul Kruger Avenue
    0.1 km
  9. Continue onto President Paul Kruger Avenue
    0.7 km
  10. Turn left onto Strauss Street
    0.3 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
2.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 min • 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
0.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Universitas
06:48 – 17:34
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 1 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R17.45
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.08
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R0.83
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R18.37
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
2.1 km
Total: 4.2 km
Midpoint 2.1 km
4.2 km 6 min
Destination Universitas End: Strauss Street -29.12111, 26.18500

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 4.2 km
Return-cycle span 8.3 km
Traversal time 6 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 263.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 2.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -29.11719, 26.20174
End -29.12111, 26.18500
Destination services

Available in Universitas

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Universitas
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Universitas
6
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Universitas
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Universitas
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Universitas
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Universitas
5
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Questions 8
How far is Bloemfontein from Universitas? +
Bloemfontein is about 4.2 km from Universitas by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Universitas? +
The drive usually takes about 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Universitas in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein to Universitas? +
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 Universitas? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R7.97 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R8.00 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R9.71 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R9.77 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Universitas? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Universitas
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Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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