Distance from Fountains Circle to Bloemfontein

Directions from Fountains Circle to Bloemfontein via N12

National highway N12
Directions from Fountains Circle to Bloemfontein via M7 and M30

Metro arterial routes M7M30
Head on Fountains Circle

0.1 km
Continue slight right onto Fountains Circle

0.1 km
Turn right onto Christina de Wit Avenue towards M7: Proclamation Hill

1.1 km
Turn right onto Eeufees Road

0.1 km
Take the ramp left

0.8 km
Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway

30.3 km
Continue straight

28.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto

1.4 km
Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass

6.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork

364.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M30: Mangaung

0.9 km
Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street

7.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street

3.5 km
Continue straight onto East Burger Street

0.3 km
Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive

0.9 km
Turn left onto Markgraaff Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Merriam Makeba Street

0.1 km
Turn right

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 15

Known total R426.50

Main toll road N12

This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 3 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

e-Toll Ihobe

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Sunbird

Road: Road not linked yet

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

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

e-Toll Ivusi

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Routes ↩ Bloemfontein → Fountains Circle Fountains Circle to Johannesburg Fountains Circle to Pretoria Fountains Circle to Cape Town Fountains Circle to Durban Johannesburg to Bloemfontein Pretoria to Bloemfontein Cape Town to Bloemfontein

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

224.1 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 27 min • 2 hrs 27 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

32.2 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

74.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

24.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

93.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Bloemfontein

07:06 – 17:23

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:15

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 17 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

3 hrs 14 min

SunriseDawn break

07:06

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,869.96

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R8.95

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R89.47

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,968.38

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (15)

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 Fountains Circle Start: Fountains Circle -25.77358, 28.19950

Midpoint

224.1 km

Total: 447.4 km

Midpoint 224.1 km

447.4 km 4 hrs 54 min

Destination Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 447.4 km

Return-cycle span 894.7 km

Traversal time 4 hrs 54 min

Maneuver count 21

Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 224.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.77358, 28.19950

Midpoint -27.53668, 27.29788

End -29.11640, 26.21550

Destination brief

Travelling to Bloemfontein

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Relaxed central city

Standout Central location with an easier urban rhythm

Bloemfontein works for travellers who want a real city stop without the pressure and scale of the biggest metros, which is part of why it remains such a useful central inland overnight.

Best for Who this destination suits

Central stopover Family city stay Meeting point Working overnight

Arrival What to expect on arrival

The city is easier to cross than larger metros, but the final suburb or hotel still matters if the stop is short or part of a longer inland drive.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use Bloemfontein as a central inland break for overnight travel, meetings, family visits and practical route resets.

Destination facts Quick reference details

Bloemfontein tourism emphasises a slower pace and lower-stress urban feel

The city can be crossed relatively quickly compared with larger metros

Its central position helps make it a common meeting and stopover point

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Questions 9

How far is Fountains Circle from Bloemfontein? +

Fountains Circle is about 447.4 km from Bloemfontein by road.

How long does it take from Fountains Circle to Bloemfontein? +

The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Fountains Circle to Bloemfontein in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from Fountains Circle to Bloemfontein? +

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 Fountains Circle to Bloemfontein? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R900.27 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R903.81 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R899.30 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R942.46 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Fountains Circle to Bloemfontein? +

Yes. There are 15 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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