Distance from Maraganeng to Bloemfontein

Directions from Maraganeng to Bloemfontein via N4 and N1 and N12

National highway route N4N1N12
Directions from Maraganeng to Bloemfontein via M30

Metro arterial route M30
Start your journey

0.1 km
Turn right

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left

0.1 km
Turn right

0.6 km
Turn sharp left

6.5 km
Turn right

1.0 km
Go straight

5.2 km
Turn left

0.4 km
Turn right

0.5 km
Turn left

0.3 km
Continue straight

0.8 km
Turn left

1.2 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn right

0.8 km
Turn left

2.9 km
Turn right

6.9 km
Turn left onto King Mohlala Road

22.9 km
Turn right onto Pekwa Road

4.7 km
At the end of the road, turn left

1.3 km
Turn left

20.5 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Van Riebeeck Street

4.4 km
Turn left

100.8 km
Turn right towards N4: Pretoria

0.7 km
Merge slight right

48.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4

0.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Johannesburg

1.1 km
Merge slight right

18.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg

1.6 km
Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway

18.9 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 29

Known total R682.50

Main toll road N4

This route includes 29 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 6 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 Sunbird

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Ihobe

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Gantry TG001

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

Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza

Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Pikoko

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Donkerhoek Tollstation

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Donkerhoek Tollstation

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Diamond Hill Plaza (West)

Road: Road not linked yet

R51.00

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Diamond Hill Plaza (East)

Road: Road not linked yet

R51.00

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 toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza

Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Cullinan Ramp Plaza

Road:

R21.00

Cullinan Ramp Plaza

Road:

R21.00

Valtaki East Ramp Plaza

Road:

R39.00

Valtaki East Ramp Plaza

Road:

R39.00

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

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

344.3 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

4 hrs 29 min • 4 hrs 29 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

49.5 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

114.3 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

37.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Bloemfontein

07:04 – 17:23

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:14

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 19 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

1 hr 58 min

SunriseDawn break

07:04

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,873.37

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R13.75

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R137.48

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R3,024.60

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 Maraganeng -24.64736, 29.58225

Midpoint

344.3 km

Total: 687.4 km

Midpoint 344.3 km

687.4 km 8 hrs 59 min

Destination Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 687.4 km

Return-cycle span 1,374.8 km

Traversal time 8 hrs 59 min

Maneuver count 45

Maneuver density 6.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 344.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.64736, 29.58225

Midpoint -26.56889, 27.80177

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 Maraganeng from Bloemfontein? +

Maraganeng is about 687.4 km from Bloemfontein by road.

How long does it take from Maraganeng to Bloemfontein? +

The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Maraganeng 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 Maraganeng 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 Maraganeng to Bloemfontein? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,383.34 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,388.79 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,381.86 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,448.18 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Maraganeng to Bloemfontein? +

Yes. There are 29 tollgates 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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