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Distance from Bluff N5 to Eshowe

Bluff N5 to Eshowe is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 300.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 25 min.

N Bluff N5 → Eshowe
Road distance
300.5 km
R66
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
268.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 25 min
End point
Kangela Street
Return: 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
205 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R503.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R505.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R560.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R564.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R663.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R666.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R739.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R745.44
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R873.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R877.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R972.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R980.85
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
27° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
207° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-31.0466, 30.2272
End coords Destination point
-28.8892, 31.4704
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.

300.5 km 3 hrs 25 min
Start Bluff N5
Finish Eshowe
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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
    105.1 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork
    124.1 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R66: Gingindlovu
    0.8 km
  7. Turn left
    27.7 km
  8. Turn slight left
    0.9 km
  9. Continue straight onto Kangela Street
    0.1 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R502.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 23 toll points from our database.
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
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
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
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
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Routes ↩ Eshowe → Bluff N5 Bluff N5 to Johannesburg Bluff N5 to Pretoria Bluff N5 to Cape Town Bluff N5 to Durban Johannesburg to Eshowe Pretoria to Eshowe Cape Town to Eshowe
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
150.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 42 min • 1 hr 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
50.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Eshowe
06:21 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,256.20
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.01
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R60.11
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,322.32
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 N5 -31.04665, 30.22720
Midpoint
150.5 km
Total: 300.5 km
Midpoint 150.5 km
300.5 km 3 hrs 25 min
Destination Eshowe End: Kangela Street -28.88919, 31.47044

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 300.5 km
Return-cycle span 601.1 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 25 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 150.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.04665, 30.22720
Midpoint -29.93618, 30.95210
End -28.88919, 31.47044
Destination services

Available in Eshowe

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Eshowe
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Eshowe
1
  • Sasol
    Eshowe, 3815, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Eshowe
3
  • Pick n Pay
    Eshowe, 3815, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Boxer
    Osborne Road, Eshowe, 3815, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    Eshowe, 3815, KwaZulu-Natal
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Questions 9
How far is Bluff N5 from Eshowe? +
Bluff N5 is about 300.5 km from Eshowe by road.
How long does it take from Bluff N5 to Eshowe? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bluff N5 to Eshowe in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bluff N5 to Eshowe? +
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 N5 to Eshowe? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R503.08 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R505.46 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R560.42 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R564.97 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bluff N5 to Eshowe? +
Yes. There are 23 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 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

: Gingindlovu
From Bluff N5 To Eshowe
Ulundi
From Bluff N5 To Eshowe

Route Locations

Start area
Bluff N5, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Eshowe
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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