Distance from Shell Select 0026 Gauteng N1 to Bloemfontein

Directions from Shell Select 0026 Gauteng N1 to Bloemfontein via N1 and N12

National highway route N1N12
Directions from Shell Select 0026 Gauteng N1 to Bloemfontein via M30

Metro arterial route M30
Start your journey

0.1 km
Take the ramp straight towards N1: Johannesburg

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway

12.7 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 14

Known total R426.50

Main toll road N1

This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

e-Toll Sunbird

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 Ihobe

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

214.5 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 20 min • 2 hrs 20 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

30.8 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

71.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

23.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

93.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Bloemfontein

07:06 – 17:23

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:15

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 17 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

4 hrs 15 min

SunriseDawn break

07:06

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,789.96

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R8.56

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R85.64

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,884.17

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (15)

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 Shell Select 0026 Gauteng N1 -25.93015, 28.14570

Midpoint

214.5 km

Total: 428.2 km

Midpoint 214.5 km

428.2 km 4 hrs 40 min

Destination Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 428.2 km

Return-cycle span 856.4 km

Traversal time 4 hrs 40 min

Maneuver count 18

Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 214.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.93015, 28.14570

Midpoint -27.61511, 27.25795

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 Shell Select 0026 Gauteng N1 from Bloemfontein? +

Shell Select 0026 Gauteng N1 is about 428.2 km from Bloemfontein by road.

How long does it take from Shell Select 0026 Gauteng N1 to Bloemfontein? +

The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Shell Select 0026 Gauteng N1 to Bloemfontein in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from Shell Select 0026 Gauteng N1 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 Shell Select 0026 Gauteng N1 to Bloemfontein? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R861.75 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R865.14 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R860.83 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R902.14 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Shell Select 0026 Gauteng N1 to Bloemfontein? +

Yes. There are 14 tollgates 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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Distance from Shell Select 0026 Gauteng N1 to Bloemfontein

Places from Shell Select 0026 Gauteng N1 to Bloemfontein

Shell

Shell Select

Bar Ber Black Sheep

Quickshop

Bean There Coffee Company

Shell

Checkers

Quickshop

Pick n Pay

Shoprite Mini Navalsig

Shell Select

Mugg & Bean

Shell Select

Shell Select

Shell Select

Shell Select

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

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

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