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Distance from Bluff N3 to Kwadukuza

Bluff N3 to Kwadukuza is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 233.2 km in roughly 2 hrs 41 min.

N Bluff N3 → Kwadukuza
Road distance
233.2 km
R74
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
215.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 41 min
Return: 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
161 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R390.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R392.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R434.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R438.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R515.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R517.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R573.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R578.43
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R677.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R680.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R754.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R761.09
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
28° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
208° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-31.0466, 30.2272
End coords Destination point
-29.3384, 31.2881
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

233.2 km 2 hrs 41 min
Start Bluff N3
Finish Kwadukuza
Map key
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
    105.1 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork
    81.7 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R74: KwaDukuza
    0.6 km
  7. Turn left towards R74: KwaDukuza
    3.0 km
  8. Go straight
    0.2 km
  9. Turn left onto Chief Albert Luthuli Street
    0.5 km
  10. Turn right onto Hullet Street
    0.3 km
  11. Turn right
    0.1 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 19
Known total R428.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 19 toll points from our database.
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
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
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
116.8 km
KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 20 min • 1 hr 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
16.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
38.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
12.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
92.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kwadukuza
06:23 – 17:19
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 58 min
SunriseDawn break
06:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R974.75
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.66
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R46.64
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,026.06
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bluff N3 -31.04665, 30.22720
Midpoint
116.8 km
Total: 233.2 km
Midpoint 116.8 km
233.2 km 2 hrs 41 min
Destination Kwadukuza -29.33838, 31.28812

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 233.2 km
Return-cycle span 466.4 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 41 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 116.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.04665, 30.22720
Midpoint -30.18861, 30.78650
End -29.33838, 31.28812
Destination services

Available in Kwadukuza

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Kwadukuza
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Kwadukuza
1
  • Shell
    64 Townview Road, 4450, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Kwadukuza
3
  • Shoprite
    Stanger, 4450, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Bonjour
    121 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, KwaDukuza, 4449
  • Quickshop
    66 Manor Drive, KwaDukuza
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Questions 9
How far is Bluff N3 from Kwadukuza? +
Bluff N3 is about 233.2 km from Kwadukuza by road.
How long does it take from Bluff N3 to Kwadukuza? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bluff N3 to Kwadukuza in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bluff N3 to Kwadukuza? +
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 N3 to Kwadukuza? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R390.37 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R392.21 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R434.86 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R438.39 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bluff N3 to Kwadukuza? +
Yes. There are 19 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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Route Locations

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

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