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Distance from Bloemfontein to Westcliff

Bloemfontein to Westcliff is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 399.5 km in roughly 4 hrs 21 min.

N Bloemfontein → Westcliff
Road distance
399.5 km
M1 M27
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
373.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 21 min
End point
Wexford Avenue
Return: 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
261 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R762.80
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R765.96
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R929.05
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R934.80
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,006.47
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,010.64
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,225.83
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,233.42
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,324.30
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,329.79
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,612.93
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,622.92
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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
-26.1697, 28.0256
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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399.5 km 4 hrs 21 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Westcliff
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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 left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  13. Continue straight
    10.5 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M27
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Jan Smuts Avenue
    1.8 km
  16. Turn left onto Westcliff Drive
    1.1 km
  17. Turn left
    0.1 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn left onto Wexford Avenue
    0.0 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R426.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. 2 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 -26.263, 27.976
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
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
200.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 10 min • 2 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
28.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
66.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
21.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
93.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Westcliff
06:36 – 17:31
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 13 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,669.85
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.99
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R79.90
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,757.74
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
200.1 km
Total: 399.5 km
Midpoint 200.1 km
399.5 km 4 hrs 21 min
Destination Westcliff End: Wexford Avenue -26.16972, 28.02556

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 399.5 km
Return-cycle span 799.0 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 21 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 200.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -27.73601, 27.23266
End -26.16972, 28.02556
Destination services

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Westcliff
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Westcliff
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Westcliff
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Westcliff
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 5 nearby matches around Westcliff
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Westcliff
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Westcliff
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Westcliff
6
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Westcliff? +
Bloemfontein is about 399.5 km from Westcliff by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Westcliff? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Westcliff in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein to Westcliff? +
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 Westcliff? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R762.80 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R765.96 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R929.05 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R934.80 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Westcliff? +
Yes. There are 11 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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Route Locations

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

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