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Distance from Bluff N3 to Springbok

Bluff N3 to Springbok is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,705.2 km in roughly 19 hrs 24 min.

N Bluff N3 → Springbok
Road distance
1,705.2 km
N1 N3 N5 N8 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,193.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
38
Info Travel board
Travel time
19 hrs 24 min
End point
Namakwa Street
Return: 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1164 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
21 hrs 39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,256.02
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,269.52
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,965.66
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,990.22
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,296.14
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,313.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,232.47
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,264.87
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5,652.81
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5,676.26
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R6,884.83
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R6,927.46
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
274° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
94° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-31.0466, 30.2272
End coords Destination point
-29.6661, 17.8831
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,705.2 km 19 hrs 24 min
Start Bluff N3
Finish Springbok
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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
    136.4 km
  16. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  17. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    111.3 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  19. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Road towards N8: Kimberley
    0.1 km
  20. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.9 km
  21. Merge slight left onto Oliver Street
    3.7 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dalham Road
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  24. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  25. Turn left onto Long Street
    1.7 km
  26. Continue straight onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    3.6 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    0.0 km
  28. Continue onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    281.6 km
  29. At the end of the road, turn right
    114.5 km
  30. Turn left onto Z.F. Mgcawu Street
    0.2 km
  31. Turn left onto Le Roux Street
    0.3 km
  32. Continue straight onto Lemoen Way
    38.9 km
  33. Turn right onto Main Street
    171.1 km
  34. Continue straight onto Skool Street
    0.6 km
  35. Continue straight onto 4th Street
    163.3 km
  36. Turn right onto Namakwa Street
    0.1 km
  37. Continue slight right onto Namakwa Street
    0.0 km
  38. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R1,085.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
Routes ↩ Springbok → Bluff N3 Bluff N3 to Johannesburg Bluff N3 to Pretoria Bluff N3 to Cape Town Bluff N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Springbok Pretoria to Springbok Cape Town to Springbok
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
852.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 42 min • 9 hrs 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
122.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
283.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
92.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
70%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Springbok
07:21 – 18:07
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 22 min
SunriseDawn break
07:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R7,127.83
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R34.10
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R341.04
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,502.97
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (22)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bluff N3 -31.04665, 30.22720
Midpoint
852.4 km
Total: 1,705.2 km
Midpoint 852.4 km
1,705.2 km 19 hrs 24 min
Destination Springbok End: Namakwa Street -29.66609, 17.88310

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,705.2 km
Return-cycle span 3,410.4 km
Traversal time 19 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 38
Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 852.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.04665, 30.22720
Midpoint -29.11620, 25.37459
End -29.66609, 17.88310
Destination services

Available in Springbok

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 Clothing stores Banks Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Springbok
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Springbok
1
  • PEP
    Springbok, 8240, Northern Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Springbok
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Springbok
2
  • Shoprite
    135 Voortrekker Street, Springbok, 8240, Northern Cape
  • Quickshop
    3 Voortrekker Street, Springbok
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Springbok
1
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Questions 9
How far is Bluff N3 from Springbok? +
Bluff N3 is about 1,705.2 km from Springbok by road.
How long does it take from Bluff N3 to Springbok? +
The drive usually takes about 19 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bluff N3 to Springbok 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 N3 to Springbok? +
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 Springbok? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,256.02 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,269.52 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,965.66 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,990.22 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bluff N3 to Springbok? +
Yes. There are 23 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 N3 To Springbok
Kingsway
From Bluff N3 To Springbok
Umbumbulu
From Bluff N3 To Springbok
: Harrismith
From Bluff N3 To Springbok
Bethlehem
From Bluff N3 To Springbok
: Bloemfontein
From Bluff N3 To Springbok
Kimberley
From Bluff N3 To Springbok
Lemoen Way
From Bluff N3 To Springbok

Route Locations

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

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