Distance from Soweto to Bloemfontein

N Soweto → Bloemfontein

Road distance

394.4 km

Metro routes · M30 / N1

Soweto to Bloemfontein is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 394.4 km in roughly 4 hrs 20 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

361.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.09×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

4 hrs 20 min

Start point

Isigwe Street

Return: 8 hrs 40 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

260 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

91.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

4 hrs 50 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R793.66

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R796.79

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

207° SSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

27° NNE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.2228, 27.8900

End coords Destination point

-29.1164, 26.2155

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 11 °C Soweto Fair View Forecast → 9 °C Bloemfontein Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Soweto → Bloemfontein

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Car

394.4 km

4 hrs 20 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

394.4 km

~6 hrs 4 min

65 km/h avg

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Hotel Near Bloemfontein

Southern Sun Bloemfontein

Corner of Nelson Mandela and Melville Drive, Brandwag, Bloemfontein, Free State 360 km from start

"Southern Sun Bloemfontein is a well-known hotel in Brandwag, Bloemfontein, with …"

B 360 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Bloemfontein

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 362 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 362 km from start

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Hotel Near Bloemfontein

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 362 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 362 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Soweto

Finish Bloemfontein

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Soweto to Bloemfontein via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Soweto to Bloemfontein via M30

Metro arterial route M30
Head on Isigwe Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Forbes Road

0.1 km
Turn left onto Sanders Road

0.7 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Hekroodt Circle

0.5 km
Turn right onto Sanders Road

0.8 km
Go straight onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road

2.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Soweto Highway

0.0 km
Continue onto Soweto Highway

3.7 km
Turn right towards N1

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

7.2 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 11

Known total R426.50

Main toll road N1

This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Stork

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

197.6 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 10 min • 2 hrs 10 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

28.4 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

65.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

21.3 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

91.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Bloemfontein

07:03 – 17:23

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:13

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 20 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:03

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,648.54

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R7.89

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R78.88

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,735.30

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 Soweto Start: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000

Midpoint

197.6 km

Total: 394.4 km

Midpoint 197.6 km

394.4 km 260 min

Destination Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 394.4 km

Return-cycle span 788.8 km

Traversal time 260 min

Maneuver count 21

Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 197.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22278, 27.89000

Midpoint -27.75957, 27.22673

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 Soweto from Bloemfontein? +

Soweto is about 394.4 km from Bloemfontein by road.

How long does it take from Soweto to Bloemfontein? +

The drive usually takes about 260 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Soweto to Bloemfontein in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from Soweto 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 Soweto to Bloemfontein? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R793.66 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R796.79 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R792.81 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R830.86 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Soweto to Bloemfontein? +

Yes. There are 11 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 Soweto to Bloemfontein

Places from Soweto to Bloemfontein

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Shoprite Mini Navalsig

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Mugg & Bean

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Free State Department of Education

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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

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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

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Body by Design

City Bug Bloemfontein

TGS Shopping Center

Shell Select

LBJ Technology Solutions

The Paper Garden Bookshelf

3MS SEO Bloemfontein

Samba Co-operation

Marlin Brokers

Man Cave Barber Shop