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Distance from Kimberley to Bloemfontein M54

N Kimberley → Bloemfontein M54
Road distance
162.8 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
147.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 51 min
Start point
Market Street
Return: 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
111 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R310.89
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R312.18
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R378.65
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R381.00
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R410.21
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R411.91
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R499.61
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R502.70
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R539.74
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R541.98
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R657.38
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R661.45
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
107° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
287° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.7383, 24.7642
End coords Destination point
-29.1164, 26.2155
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Kimberley to Bloemfontein M54 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 162.8 km in roughly 1 hr 51 min.
Travel modes
Kimberley → Bloemfontein M54
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Car
162.8 km
1 hr 51 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
162.8 km
~2 hrs 30 min
65 km/h avg
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162.8 km 1 hr 51 min
Start Kimberley
Finish Bloemfontein M54
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Navigation sign

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  1. Head on Market Street
    0.1 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Market Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Phakamile Mabija Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn slight left onto Sydney Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  7. Continue straight onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Oliver Street
    0.1 km
  9. Continue onto Oliver Street
    4.0 km
  10. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.6 km
  11. Continue straight onto Walter Sisulu Road
    3.8 km
  12. Continue straight onto Parfitt Avenue
    0.4 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right onto AT Horak Street
    1.0 km
  15. Continue straight onto Saint Georges Street
    0.2 km
  16. Turn left onto Markgraaff Street
    0.5 km
  17. Turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.2 km
  18. Turn right
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Bloemfontein M54 → Kimberley Kimberley to Johannesburg Kimberley to Pretoria Kimberley to Cape Town Kimberley to Durban Johannesburg to Bloemfontein M54 Pretoria to Bloemfontein M54 Cape Town to Bloemfontein M54
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
81.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
55 min • 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
11.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
27.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bloemfontein M54
06:49 – 17:33
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 31 min
SunriseDawn break
06:49
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R680.58
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.26
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R32.56
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R716.40
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kimberley Start: Market Street -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint
81.3 km
Total: 162.8 km
Midpoint 81.3 km
162.8 km 1 hr 51 min
Destination Bloemfontein M54 -29.11640, 26.21550

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 162.8 km
Return-cycle span 325.6 km
Traversal time 1 hr 51 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 11.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 81.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.73830, 24.76423
Midpoint -29.12049, 25.40966
End -29.11640, 26.21550
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Bloemfontein M54
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Bloemfontein M54
6
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Bloemfontein M54
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Bloemfontein M54
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bloemfontein M54
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Bloemfontein M54
5
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Questions 8
How far is Kimberley from Bloemfontein M54? +
Kimberley is about 162.8 km from Bloemfontein M54 by road.
How long does it take from Kimberley to Bloemfontein M54? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kimberley to Bloemfontein M54 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kimberley to Bloemfontein M54? +
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 Kimberley to Bloemfontein M54? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R310.89 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R312.18 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R378.65 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R381.00 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kimberley to Bloemfontein M54? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. 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
Kimberley
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bloemfontein M54, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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