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Distance from Checkers Bloemfontein 9301 Free State to Johannesburg

Checkers Bloemfontein 9301 Free State to Johannesburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 396.4 km in roughly 4 hrs 18 min.

N Checkers Bloemfontein 9301 Free State → Johannesburg
Road distance
396.4 km
246.3 mi • 214.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
370.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 18 min
Return: 8 hrs 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 18 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R663.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R666.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R739.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R745.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R875.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R879.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R975.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R983.35
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,152.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,157.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,283.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,293.89
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Johannesburg
14.9°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
14.6°C
Day range High / low
H 22° • L 15°
Rain chance Today's probability
48%
Wind 10m wind speed
11 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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396.4 km 4 hrs 18 min
Start Checkers Bloemfontein 9301 Free State
Finish Johannesburg
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Go straight onto Henry Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto 1st Avenue
    0.3 km
  4. Turn right onto Zastron Street
    1.2 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
    367.4 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  13. Continue straight
    6.9 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight right towards M2: Stad
    0.5 km
  15. Merge slight right
    0.8 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M9: Rissikstraat
    0.6 km
  17. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  18. Continue straight onto Rissik Street
    0.5 km
  19. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    0.8 km
  20. Turn right onto Polly Street
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right onto Commissioner Street
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 11
Known total R426.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. 2 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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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 -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
198.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 9 min • 2 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Checkers Bloemfontein 9301 Free State → Johannesburg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Checkers Bloemfontein 9301 Free State, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Johannesburg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Checkers Bloemfontein 9301 Free State → Johannesburg
Checkers Bloemfontein 9301 Free State Origin postcode
Not available
Johannesburg 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
103.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
120.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
24.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Johannesburg → Checkers Bloemfontein 9301 Free State
Checkers Bloemfontein 9301 Free State ↔ Johannesburg
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Checkers Bloemfontein 9301 Free State -29.11252, 26.21091
Midpoint
198.6 km
Total: 396.4 km
Midpoint 198.6 km
396.4 km 4 hrs 18 min
Destination Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 396.4 km
Return-cycle span 792.9 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 5.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 198.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11252, 26.21091
Midpoint -27.75250, 27.22820
End -26.20500, 28.04972
Destination services

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
  • Jam Clothing
    57 Von Weilligh Street
  • Footgear
    86 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Mr Price
    Kerk Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Markham
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Spitz
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Rage
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 5 nearby matches around Johannesburg
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
  • Usave
    156 Albertina Sisulu Road, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
  • Spar
    Johannesburg
  • Quickshop
    Johannesburg
  • Game
    Rissik Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Boxer
    Noord Street, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
  • Shoprite
    120 End Street, Johannesburg, 2094, Gauteng
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Johannesburg
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Johannesburg

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Business and urban culture hub
Standout District-based city of work, nightlife and culture
Johannesburg works best when treated as a district-based city rather than one central point, with business travel, dining, nightlife and urban culture distributed across very different areas.
Best for Who this destination suits
Business trip City break Food and nightlife Events travel
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Sandton, Rosebank, Melrose, the inner city and the airport corridor all create different route patterns. The final district matters.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Destination facts Quick reference details
Joburg Tourism positions the city strongly around tourism investment and long-term value
The city is best treated as a set of districts rather than one centre
Business-led travel remains a major part of Johannesburg demand
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Questions 9
How far is Checkers Bloemfontein 9301 Free State from Johannesburg? +
Checkers Bloemfontein 9301 Free State is about 396.4 km from Johannesburg by road.
How long does it take from Checkers Bloemfontein 9301 Free State to Johannesburg? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Checkers Bloemfontein 9301 Free State to Johannesburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Checkers Bloemfontein 9301 Free State to Johannesburg? +
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 Checkers Bloemfontein 9301 Free State to Johannesburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R663.64 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R666.78 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R739.28 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R745.28 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Checkers Bloemfontein 9301 Free State to Johannesburg? +
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. 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

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From Checkers Bloemfontein 9301 Free State To Johannesburg
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: Stad
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: Rissikstraat
From Checkers Bloemfontein 9301 Free State To Johannesburg

Route Locations

Start area
Checkers Bloemfontein 9301 Free State, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
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Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 24.0 km
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