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Distance from Bloemfontein to Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State

Bloemfontein to Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 153.2 km in roughly 2 hrs 23 min.

N Bloemfontein → Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State
Road distance
153.2 km
95.2 mi • 82.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
140.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 23 min
Return: 4 hrs 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 23 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
64.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R256.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R257.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R285.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R288.04
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R338.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R340.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R376.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R380.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R445.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R447.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R496.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R500.07
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 23 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 38 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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153.2 km 2 hrs 23 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State
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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
    4.5 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R30: Bradfort
    0.9 km
  12. Go straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    101.2 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    28.3 km
  14. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  15. Turn right
    2.4 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  17. Go straight onto Nkoane Road
    1.0 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto A. Phakathi Drive
    0.1 km
  19. Continue onto A. Phakathi Drive
    0.1 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    0.1 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls found 2
Known total R125.00
Main toll road R30 - Z.R. Mahabane Highway
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is R30 - Z.R. Mahabane Highway.
Brandfort
Road: R30/R730/R34
R62.50
Brandfort
Road: Road not linked yet
R62.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
76.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 11 min • 1 hr 11 min
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Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bloemfontein → Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bloemfontein
Destination area Arrival
Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bloemfontein → Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State
Bloemfontein Origin postcode
Not available
Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Bloemfontein to Welkom
3 other similar routes
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
17.8 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
10.4 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
8.3 km
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Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State → Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein ↔ Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State
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Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
76.8 km
Total: 153.2 km
Midpoint 76.8 km
153.2 km 2 hrs 23 min
Destination Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State -27.96426, 26.80892

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 153.2 km
Return-cycle span 306.4 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 23 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 15.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 76.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -28.54614, 26.57742
End -27.96426, 26.80892
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State
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  • PEP
    47 Craib Avenue, Welkom, 9459, Free State
  • PEP
    Arrarat Road, Welkom, 9459, Free State
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State
1
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Questions 8
How far is Bloemfontein from Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State? +
Bloemfontein is about 153.2 km from Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein to Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State? +
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 Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R256.49 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R257.70 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R285.72 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R288.04 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State? +
Yes. There are 2 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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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Towns along the route

: Bradfort
From Bloemfontein To Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State
Welkom
From Bloemfontein To Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State

Route Locations

Start area
Bloemfontein
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State, Free State
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.

Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 17.8 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 10.4 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 8.3 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 1.3 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 2.0 km

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