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Distance from Bethal N3 to Bluff N1

Bethal N3 to Bluff N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 654.1 km in roughly 7 hrs 57 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Bethal N3 → Bluff N1
Road distance
654.1 km
N3 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
515.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 57 min
Return: 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
477 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,248.96
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,254.14
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,521.17
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,530.59
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,647.94
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,654.77
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,007.10
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,019.53
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,168.34
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,177.33
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,640.92
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,657.28
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
172° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
352° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.4571, 29.4671
End coords Destination point
-31.0466, 30.2272
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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654.1 km 7 hrs 57 min
Start Bethal N3
Finish Bluff N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Du Plooy Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Moses Kotane Street
    2.4 km
  4. Turn right
    31.8 km
  5. Turn right onto Steyn Street
    0.3 km
  6. Continue left
    44.3 km
  7. Turn right
    195.6 km
  8. Turn left
    2.6 km
  9. Turn right
    12.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  11. Merge slight right
    166.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  13. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  14. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  15. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  16. Merge slight right
    87.6 km
  17. Go straight
    40.5 km
  18. Turn left
    0.7 km
  19. Turn right
    0.6 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 20
Known total R807.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 20 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Routes ↩ Bluff N1 → Bethal N3 Bethal N3 to Johannesburg Bethal N3 to Pretoria Bethal N3 to Cape Town Bethal N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Bluff N1 Pretoria to Bluff N1 Cape Town to Bluff N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
327.6 km
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 58 min • 3 hrs 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
47.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
108.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
35.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bluff N1
06:34 – 17:15
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 34 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,734.13
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.08
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R130.82
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,878.03
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bethal N3 -26.45709, 29.46714
Midpoint
327.6 km
Total: 654.1 km
Midpoint 327.6 km
654.1 km 7 hrs 57 min
Destination Bluff N1 -31.04665, 30.22720

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 654.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,308.2 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 57 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 327.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.45709, 29.46714
Midpoint -28.88888, 29.75159
End -31.04665, 30.22720
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Bluff N1
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Questions 9
How far is Bethal N3 from Bluff N1? +
Bethal N3 is about 654.1 km from Bluff N1 by road.
How long does it take from Bethal N3 to Bluff N1? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bethal N3 to Bluff N1 in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Bethal N3 to Bluff N1? +
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 Bethal N3 to Bluff N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,248.96 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,254.14 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,521.17 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,530.59 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bethal N3 to Bluff N1? +
Yes. There are 20 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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 crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Pietermaritzburg
From Bethal N3 To Bluff N1
: Umumbulu
From Bethal N3 To Bluff N1
Richmond
From Bethal N3 To Bluff N1

Route Locations

Start area
Bethal N3, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bluff N1, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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