Distance from D43 to Barnes

N D43 → Barnes

Road distance

304.6 km

D43 to Barnes is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 304.6 km in roughly 4 hrs 50 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

250.2 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.22×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

4 hrs 50 min

End point

Barnes

Return: 9 hrs 40 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

290 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

63.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

5 hrs 20 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R581.70

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R584.11

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

170° S

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

350° N

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.8954, 25.7676

End coords Destination point

-29.1102, 26.2162

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 9 °C D43 Clear Sky View Forecast → 8 °C Barnes Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

D43 → Barnes

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Car

304.6 km

4 hrs 50 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

304.6 km

~4 hrs 41 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 4 hrs 13 min faster · Search →

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Places in Barnes

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Convenience store 0.5 km

Route

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start D43

Finish Barnes

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Start your journey

3.9 km
Turn left

30.6 km
At the end of the road, turn left

16.2 km
Turn right onto Broadbent Street

62.6 km
Turn left

38.2 km
Turn right

1.4 km
Go straight

53.1 km
Turn right

95.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Milner Road

0.1 km
Continue onto Milner Road

1.4 km
Continue straight onto Aliwal Street

1.0 km
Turn right onto 4th Street

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Collins Road

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Barnes

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

152.6 km

North West to Free State

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 25 min • 2 hrs 25 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

North West to Free State

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

21.9 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

50.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

16.5 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

82.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Barnes

06:55 – 17:27

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 31 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

17 hrs 10 min

SunriseDawn break

06:55

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,273.41

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R6.09

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R60.93

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,340.43

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (5)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin D43 -26.89544, 25.76761

Midpoint

152.6 km

Total: 304.6 km

Midpoint 152.6 km

304.6 km 290 min

Destination Barnes End: Barnes -29.11016, 26.21620

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span North West to Free State

One-way road span 304.6 km

Return-cycle span 609.2 km

Traversal time 290 min

Maneuver count 15

Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 152.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.89544, 25.76761

Midpoint -27.84138, 25.89556

End -29.11016, 26.21620

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Questions 9

How far is D43 from Barnes? +

D43 is about 304.6 km from Barnes by road.

How long does it take from D43 to Barnes? +

The drive usually takes about 290 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from D43 to Barnes in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from D43 to Barnes? +

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 D43 to Barnes? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R581.70 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R584.11 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R708.48 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R712.87 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from D43 to Barnes? +

No tollgates are 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 crosses a provincial boundary. 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

D43, North West

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Barnes, Free State

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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Places in Barnes

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Free State Department of Education

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Pick n Pay

Orange County KTM

Edgars

Saldan Building

Loch Logan Mall

FNB

Shoprite

Shoprite

Ons Winkel

Nedbank

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Cash Crusaders Bloem Plaza

PEP

St. Andrews Pre Primary

Haasbekkie Pre-Primary

St. Andrew's

PEP

Boxer

Bonjour

Fashion World

Sentraal Pre-Primary School

Truworths

Foschini Mimosa Mall

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Bridal Emporium

Mimosa Mall

Mugg & Bean

Monate Cash & Carry

Quickshop

Microzone

Quickshop

Desley

Sidz Motorcycles

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Clover RBC

Free State School of Nursing

Castle Bridge School

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Gas Market Bloemfontein

Adendorff

Adenddorf machinery mart

Vermeulen Verf

Standard Bank

D.I.Y. Superstore

Quantum cigarettes

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LBJ Technology Solutions

The Paper Garden Bookshelf

3MS SEO Bloemfontein

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City Bug Bloemfontein

TGS Shopping Center

Body by Design

Samba Co-operation

Marlin Brokers

Man Cave Barber Shop

Cloud Cartel

SJ Gerber Chartered Accountants

Mooi Hair Nails & Beauty

Brother

Kamlai Tong Thai Spa

Dimension WebWorx

C&F Motor Spares

UndeadTech

Mng Build it

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