Distance from Messina to Bloemfontein

Directions from Messina to Bloemfontein via N1 and N12

National highway route N1N12
Directions from Messina to Bloemfontein via M30

Metro arterial route M30
Head on Maseri Avenue

0.3 km
Turn left onto Harper Road

0.1 km
Turn right

0.7 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Old National Road

2.2 km
Turn slight left towards Louis Trichardt

0.1 km
Take the ramp straight towards N1: Louis Trichardt

0.8 km
Merge slight right

74.0 km
Continue straight

2.0 km
Go straight

10.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

5.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

383.2 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 46

Known total R1,558.50

Main toll road N1

This route includes 46 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

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

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

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

Stormvoël

Road: Road not linked yet

R12.50

e-Toll Ivusi

Road: Road not linked yet

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

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

Stormvoël

Road: Road not linked yet

R12.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

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

Wallmansthal

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Wallmansthal

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

Murrayhill

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Capricorn

Road: Road not linked yet

R63.50

Murrayhill

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Baobab Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

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

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

458.3 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

4 hrs 58 min • 4 hrs 58 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

65.9 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

152.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

49.4 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

92.3%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Bloemfontein

07:06 – 17:23

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:14

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 17 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

11 hrs 20 min

SunriseDawn break

07:06

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,823.30

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R18.29

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R182.93

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,024.53

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (28)

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 Messina Start: Maseri Avenue -22.34535, 30.02685

Midpoint

458.3 km

Total: 914.7 km

Midpoint 458.3 km

914.7 km 9 hrs 56 min

Destination Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 914.7 km

Return-cycle span 1,829.3 km

Traversal time 9 hrs 56 min

Maneuver count 30

Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 458.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -22.34535, 30.02685

Midpoint -25.71922, 28.26555

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

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Messina from Bloemfontein? +

Messina is about 914.7 km from Bloemfontein by road.

How long does it take from Messina to Bloemfontein? +

The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,840.67 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,847.92 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,838.70 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,926.94 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Messina to Bloemfontein? +

Yes. There are 46 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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Distance from Messina to Bloemfontein

Places from Messina to Bloemfontein

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Quickshop

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Bean There Coffee Company

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Mugg & Bean

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Saldan Building

Free State Department of Education

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Shoprite

Edgars

Pick n Pay

Loch Logan Mall

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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

Southern Sun Bloemfontein

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

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

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Body by Design

City Bug Bloemfontein

TGS Shopping Center

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LBJ Technology Solutions

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