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Distance from Simon Mazorodze to Bloemfontein

Simon Mazorodze to Bloemfontein is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,493.0 km in roughly 15 hrs 58 min.

N Simon Mazorodze → Bloemfontein
Road distance
1,493.0 km
M30 N1 N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,332.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
42
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 58 min
Start point
Simon Mazorodze Road
Return: 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
958 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
93.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,499.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,511.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,784.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,806.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,297.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,313.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,673.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,703.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,339.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,359.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,833.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,872.88
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
200° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
20° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-17.9517, 30.9776
End coords Destination point
-29.1164, 26.2155
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,493.0 km 15 hrs 58 min
Start Simon Mazorodze
Finish Bloemfontein
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Simon Mazorodze Road
    4.2 km
  2. Continue slight right onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    21.8 km
  3. Continue straight onto Harare Masvingo Beitbridge Road
    48.5 km
  4. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    48.9 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    0.2 km
  6. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    2.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    145.9 km
  9. Continue straight onto Josiah Tongogara Road
    4.2 km
  10. Turn right onto Robert Mugabe Way
    0.9 km
  11. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    1.2 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    280.5 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    4.1 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.9 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  19. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.3 km
  20. Continue straight
    94.2 km
  21. Go straight
    10.8 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    5.0 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  25. Continue
    383.2 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  27. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  28. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  29. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  30. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  31. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  32. Keep slight right at the fork
    364.3 km
  33. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M30: Mangaung
    0.9 km
  34. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.0 km
  36. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    3.5 km
  37. Continue straight onto East Burger Street
    0.3 km
  38. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    0.9 km
  39. Turn left onto Markgraaff Street
    0.3 km
  40. Turn left onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.1 km
  41. Turn right
    0.1 km
  42. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
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.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
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
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
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
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
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
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
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 Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Bloemfontein → Simon Mazorodze Simon Mazorodze to Johannesburg Simon Mazorodze to Pretoria Simon Mazorodze to Cape Town Simon Mazorodze to Durban Johannesburg to Bloemfontein Pretoria to Bloemfontein Cape Town to Bloemfontein
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
748.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 59 min • 7 hrs 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
107.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
248.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
80.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bloemfontein
06:43 – 17:40
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 44 min
SunriseDawn break
06:43
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,240.87
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R29.86
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R298.61
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,569.34
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (56)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
9
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
12
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Simon Mazorodze Start: Simon Mazorodze Road -17.95165, 30.97763
Midpoint
748.3 km
Total: 1,493.0 km
Midpoint 748.3 km
1,493.0 km 15 hrs 58 min
Destination Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,493.0 km
Return-cycle span 2,986.1 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 58 min
Maneuver count 42
Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 748.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -17.95165, 30.97763
Midpoint -23.65915, 29.61366
End -29.11640, 26.21550
Destination services

Available in Bloemfontein

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Bloemfontein
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Bloemfontein
6
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Bloemfontein
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Bloemfontein
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bloemfontein
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Bloemfontein
5
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 Simon Mazorodze from Bloemfontein? +
Simon Mazorodze is about 1,493.0 km from Bloemfontein by road.
How long does it take from Simon Mazorodze to Bloemfontein? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Simon Mazorodze 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 Simon Mazorodze 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 Simon Mazorodze to Bloemfontein? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,499.34 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,511.16 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,784.21 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,806.78 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Simon Mazorodze 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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Towns along the route

Robert Mugabe Way
From Simon Mazorodze To Bloemfontein
: Johannesburg
From Simon Mazorodze To Bloemfontein
: Soweto
From Simon Mazorodze To Bloemfontein
Kimberley
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ern Bypass
From Simon Mazorodze To Bloemfontein
: Mangaung
From Simon Mazorodze To Bloemfontein
Bram Fischer
From Simon Mazorodze To Bloemfontein

Route Locations

Start area
Simon Mazorodze, Harare Province
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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