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Distance from Bluff N1 to Theunissen

Bluff N1 to Theunissen is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 692.8 km in roughly 8 hrs 17 min.

N Bluff N1 → Theunissen
Road distance
692.8 km
N3 N5 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
449.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.54×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 17 min
End point
President Steyn Street
Return: 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
497 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,322.80
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,328.29
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,611.10
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,621.08
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,745.36
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,752.60
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,125.76
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,138.92
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,296.53
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,306.05
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,797.05
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,814.37
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
310° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
130° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-31.0466, 30.2272
End coords Destination point
-28.4006, 26.7106
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

692.8 km 8 hrs 17 min
Start Bluff N1
Finish Theunissen
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    1.3 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right
    39.3 km
  3. Go straight
    1.1 km
  4. Continue straight
    87.3 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    0.5 km
  6. Turn left onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.0 km
  7. Continue straight onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.5 km
  8. Take the ramp straight towards N3
    0.9 km
  9. Merge slight right
    184.9 km
  10. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  12. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  13. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  14. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  15. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.7 km
  16. Continue straight
    30.3 km
  17. Turn left onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.3 km
  18. Turn left onto Piet Retief Street
    0.6 km
  19. Turn right
    0.4 km
  20. Turn left onto President Steyn Street
    0.0 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 22
Known total R1,007.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 22 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
346.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 8 min • 4 hrs 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
49.9 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
115.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
37.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
64.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Theunissen
06:44 – 17:34
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 49 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 44 min
SunriseDawn break
06:44
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,895.77
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.86
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R138.55
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,048.18
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 Bluff N1 -31.04665, 30.22720
Midpoint
346.5 km
Total: 692.8 km
Midpoint 346.5 km
692.8 km 8 hrs 17 min
Destination Theunissen End: President Steyn Street -28.40056, 26.71056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 692.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,385.5 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 17 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 346.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.04665, 30.22720
Midpoint -28.73913, 29.64858
End -28.40056, 26.71056
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Questions 9
How far is Bluff N1 from Theunissen? +
Bluff N1 is about 692.8 km from Theunissen by road.
How long does it take from Bluff N1 to Theunissen? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bluff N1 to Theunissen 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 Bluff N1 to Theunissen? +
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 Bluff N1 to Theunissen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,322.80 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,328.29 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,611.10 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,621.08 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bluff N1 to Theunissen? +
Yes. There are 22 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Kingsburgh
From Bluff N1 To Theunissen
Kingsway
From Bluff N1 To Theunissen
Umbumbulu
From Bluff N1 To Theunissen
: Harrismith
From Bluff N1 To Theunissen
Bethlehem
From Bluff N1 To Theunissen

Route Locations

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

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