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Distance from Bloemfontein to Vanderbijlpark

Bloemfontein to Vanderbijlpark is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 338.7 km in roughly 3 hrs 42 min.

N Bloemfontein → Vanderbijlpark
Road distance
338.7 km
210.4 mi • 182.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
311.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 42 min
Return: 7 hrs 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 42 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 57 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R566.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R569.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R631.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R636.67
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R748.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R751.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R833.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R840.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R984.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R988.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,096.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,105.33
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Vanderbijlpark
13.3°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
13.6°C
Day range High / low
H 26° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
63%
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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338.7 km 3 hrs 42 min
Start Bloemfontein
Finish Vanderbijlpark
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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
    304.5 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R42
    1.7 km
  12. Go straight onto Main Road
    2.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto Parys Road
    11.4 km
  14. Continue straight onto Barrage Road
    3.2 km
  15. Continue make a U-turn onto Barrage Road
    1.1 km
  16. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 3
Known total R261.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 3 toll points from our database.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
169.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 51 min • 1 hr 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bloemfontein → Vanderbijlpark
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bloemfontein
Destination area Arrival
Vanderbijlpark
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bloemfontein → Vanderbijlpark
Bloemfontein Origin postcode
Not available
Vanderbijlpark 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 Similar distance
45.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
62.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
33.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Vanderbijlpark → Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein ↔ Vanderbijlpark
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bloemfontein -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint
169.6 km
Total: 338.7 km
Midpoint 169.6 km
338.7 km 3 hrs 42 min
Destination Vanderbijlpark -26.70689, 27.83627

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 338.7 km
Return-cycle span 677.3 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 42 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 169.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11640, 26.21550
Midpoint -28.00351, 27.17859
End -26.70689, 27.83627
Destination services

Available in Vanderbijlpark

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

Service groups 5
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Vanderbijlpark
3
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Vanderbijlpark
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Vanderbijlpark
3
  • Shell
    1911, Gauteng
  • Shell
    121 Golden Highway, 1911, Gauteng
  • Shell
    1804, Gauteng
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Vanderbijlpark
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Vanderbijlpark
1
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Questions 9
How far is Bloemfontein from Vanderbijlpark? +
Bloemfontein is about 338.7 km from Vanderbijlpark by road.
How long does it take from Bloemfontein to Vanderbijlpark? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bloemfontein to Vanderbijlpark in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bloemfontein to Vanderbijlpark? +
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 Vanderbijlpark? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R566.93 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R569.61 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R631.55 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R636.67 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bloemfontein to Vanderbijlpark? +
Yes. There are 3 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 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
Vanderbijlpark
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 Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 45.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 62.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 33.8 km
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About 238.6 km Difference: 100.1 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 203.3 km

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