Distance from Gap to Bloemfontein

N Gap → Bloemfontein

Road distance

447.3 km

Highway dominant · M30 / N1

Gap to Bloemfontein is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 447.3 km in roughly 6 hrs 20 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

288.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.55×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 20 min

Return: 41 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

380 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

70.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 5 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R854.13

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R857.67

See more fuel details from Gap to Bloemfontein

🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

267° W

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

87° E

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-29.0096, 29.1855

End coords Destination point

-29.1164, 26.2155

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 5 °C Gap Fair View Forecast → 18 °C Bloemfontein Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

Gap → Bloemfontein

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Car

447.3 km

6 hrs 20 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

447.3 km

~6 hrs 52 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 5 hrs 27 min faster · Search →

Nearby places

Places in Bloemfontein

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Government offices 0.2 km

Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Gap

Finish Bloemfontein

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Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions

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Directions from Gap to Bloemfontein via N1

National highway N1

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Directions from Gap to Bloemfontein via M30

Metro arterial route M30

2 route directions identified on this trip

Start your journey

4.1 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.0 km
Continue straight

20.6 km
Turn sharp left

0.3 km
Turn left

3.2 km
Continue slight right

4.4 km
At the end of the road, turn left

6.9 km
At the end of the road, turn left

66.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right

8.5 km
Turn left

85.6 km
Continue left onto Eeufees Street

1.2 km
Continue straight onto Church Street

136.4 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein

0.7 km
Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein

94.9 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 1

Known total R78.50

Main toll road N1

This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Routes ↩ Bloemfontein → Gap Gap to Johannesburg Gap to Pretoria Gap to Cape Town Gap to Durban Johannesburg to Bloemfontein Pretoria to Bloemfontein Cape Town to Bloemfontein

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

223.6 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 10 min • 3 hrs 10 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

32.2 L needed

Low efficiency • 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

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

64.6%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Bloemfontein

06:52 – 17:29

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 36 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

3 hrs 51 min

SunriseDawn break

06:52

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,869.79

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

R89.46

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,968.20

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (9)

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 Gap -29.00958, 29.18555

Midpoint

223.6 km

Total: 447.3 km

Midpoint 223.6 km

447.3 km 6 hrs 20 min

Destination Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 447.3 km

Return-cycle span 894.6 km

Traversal time 6 hrs 20 min

Maneuver count 24

Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 223.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.00958, 29.18555

Midpoint -28.27089, 28.08906

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 Gap from Bloemfontein? +

Gap is about 447.3 km from Bloemfontein by road.

How long does it take from Gap to Bloemfontein? +

The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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

Is taxi available from Gap 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 Gap to Bloemfontein? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R854.13 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R857.67 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,040.28 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,046.72 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Gap to Bloemfontein? +

Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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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Towns along the route

: Bloemfontein

From Gap To Bloemfontein

: Mangaung

From Gap To Bloemfontein

Bram Fischer

From Gap To Bloemfontein

Route Locations

Start area

Gap, KwaZulu-Natal

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Bloemfontein

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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Distance from Gap to Bloemfontein

Places in Bloemfontein

Saldan Building

Free State Department of Education

Shell Select

Shoprite

Edgars

Pick n Pay

Loch Logan Mall

Shoprite

Shell Select

Spitz

Orange County KTM

Cash Crusaders Bloem Plaza

PEP

Ons Winkel

PEP

Boxer

Nedbank

FNB

Visalink Germany

Shell Select

Microzone

Monate Cash & Carry

Desley

Sidz Motorcycles

Dream Supermarket

St. Andrews Pre Primary

Haasbekkie Pre-Primary

Fashion World

Bonjour

Truworths

St. Andrew's

Foschini Mimosa Mall

Clover RBC

Sentraal Pre-Primary School

Free State School of Nursing

Mimosa Mall

Mugg & Bean

Sentraal Primary School

Quickshop

Castle Bridge School

Bridal Emporium

Shell Select

Adendorff

Adenddorf machinery mart

Vermeulen Verf

D.I.Y. Superstore

Gas Market Bloemfontein

Quantum cigarettes

Standard Bank

Shell Select

Shell Select

Body by Design

City Bug Bloemfontein

TGS Shopping Center

Shell Select

LBJ Technology Solutions

The Paper Garden Bookshelf

3MS SEO Bloemfontein

Samba Co-operation

Marlin Brokers

Man Cave Barber Shop

SJ Gerber Chartered Accountants

Cloud Cartel

Mooi Hair Nails & Beauty

Brother

Kamlai Tong Thai Spa

Mng Build it

Dimension WebWorx

C&F Motor Spares

UndeadTech

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Travelling to Bloemfontein