Distance from Heidelberg to Bloemfontein

Directions from Heidelberg to Bloemfontein via N2 and N12 and N1

National highway route N2N12N1
Directions from Heidelberg to Bloemfontein via R404 and R706

Provincial road routes R404R706
Start your journey

0.0 km
Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street

1.5 km
At the end of the road, turn left

109.7 km
Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George

0.9 km
Continue straight

38.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R404: George Airport

0.7 km
Turn left towards R404: George Airport

2.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

5.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Montagu Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Montagu Street

4.0 km
Turn left towards N12

18.1 km
Turn left

32.0 km
Turn right onto Rademeyer Street

0.5 km
Turn right onto Dassie Road

0.2 km
Turn left onto Springbok Road

0.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Springbok Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Springbok Road

0.7 km
At the end of the road, turn right

172.5 km
Continue right towards N1

7.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

2.0 km
Continue straight

527.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R706: Curie Avenue

0.4 km
Turn right onto Curie Avenue towards Fauna

2.4 km
Turn slight left

0.1 km
Turn right towards R706

0.1 km
Go straight onto Curie Avenue

2.0 km
Continue straight onto Kolbe Avenue

1.1 km
Continue straight onto President Boshoff Street

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Markgraaff Street

0.5 km
Turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street

0.2 km
Turn right

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 0

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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.

N2 - North Coast Toll Road N1 N1 N1

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

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

466.8 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 16 min • 5 hrs 16 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

67.2 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

155.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

50.4 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

79.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Bloemfontein

07:06 – 17:23

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:15

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 17 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:06

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,900.64

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R18.66

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R186.63

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,105.94

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (23)

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 Heidelberg -34.08996, 20.95859

Midpoint

466.8 km

Total: 933.2 km

Midpoint 466.8 km

933.2 km 10 hrs 32 min

Destination Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 933.2 km

Return-cycle span 1,866.3 km

Traversal time 10 hrs 32 min

Maneuver count 34

Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 466.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.08996, 20.95859

Midpoint -31.90059, 23.05788

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 Heidelberg from Bloemfontein? +

Heidelberg is about 933.2 km from Bloemfontein by road.

How long does it take from Heidelberg to Bloemfontein? +

The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.

Is taxi available from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Bloemfontein? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,877.91 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,885.30 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,875.89 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,965.92 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Heidelberg to Bloemfontein? +

No tollgates are currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.

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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