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Distance from Bloemfontein to Shell 1804 Gauteng

Bloemfontein to Shell 1804 Gauteng is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 386.8 km in roughly 4 hrs 14 min.

N Bloemfontein → Shell 1804 Gauteng
Road distance
386.8 km
240.4 mi • 208.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
359.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 14 min
Return: 8 hrs 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 14 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R647.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R650.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R721.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R727.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R854.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R858.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R951.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R959.50
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,124.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,129.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,252.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,262.50
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Shell 1804 Gauteng
14.4°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
14.9°C
Day range High / low
H 24° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
55%
Wind 10m wind speed
3 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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386.8 km 4 hrs 14 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Shell 1804 Gauteng
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Merriam Makeba Street
    0.5 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto West Burger Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Zastron Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto East Burger Street
    0.2 km
  6. Continue straight onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    3.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  9. Take the ramp straight
    1.5 km
  10. Merge slight right
    365.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R553
    0.7 km
  12. Turn right onto Golden Highway
    1.4 km
  13. Turn right onto East Street
    1.2 km
  14. Turn left onto Axle Road
    0.1 km
  15. Continue straight onto East Street
    0.8 km
  16. Continue straight onto Generator Road
    0.1 km
  17. Continue right onto Dynamo Street
    1.0 km
  18. Turn left onto Chris Hani Road
    1.3 km
  19. Turn left
    0.0 km
  20. Turn right
    0.0 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R426.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. 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
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
193.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 7 min • 2 hrs 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bloemfontein → Shell 1804 Gauteng
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bloemfontein
Destination area Arrival
Shell 1804 Gauteng, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bloemfontein → Shell 1804 Gauteng
Bloemfontein Origin postcode
Not available
Shell 1804 Gauteng Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
93.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
110.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
14.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Shell 1804 Gauteng → Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein ↔ Shell 1804 Gauteng
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
193.8 km
Total: 386.8 km
Midpoint 193.8 km
386.8 km 4 hrs 14 min
Destination Shell 1804 Gauteng -26.25941, 27.91439

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 386.8 km
Return-cycle span 773.7 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 193.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -27.79179, 27.21961
End -26.25941, 27.91439
Destination services

Available in Shell 1804 Gauteng

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Shell 1804 Gauteng
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Shell 1804 Gauteng
6
  • Woolworths
    Chris Hani Road, Soweto, 1862
  • PEP
    Chris Hani Road, Johannesburg, 1809, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 1862, Gauteng
  • Pep
    Mtambo Street, Dlamini Soweto
  • PEP
    Soweto, 1852, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Bolani Road, Soweto, 1808
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Shell 1804 Gauteng
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Shell 1804 Gauteng
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Shell 1804 Gauteng
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Shell 1804 Gauteng
4
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Shell 1804 Gauteng? +
Bloemfontein is about 386.8 km from Shell 1804 Gauteng by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Shell 1804 Gauteng? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Shell 1804 Gauteng in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein to Shell 1804 Gauteng? +
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 Bloemfontein to Shell 1804 Gauteng? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R647.55 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R650.61 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R721.35 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R727.20 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Shell 1804 Gauteng? +
Yes. There are 10 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Shell 1804 Gauteng, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 93.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 110.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 14.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 148.3 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 251.4 km

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