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Distance from Bluff R355 to Kingsway

Bluff R355 to Kingsway is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 773.8 km in roughly 8 hrs 56 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Bluff R355 → Kingsway
Road distance
773.8 km
N1 N3 N5 N8 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
442.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.75×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 56 min
End point
Kingsway
Return: 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
536 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,477.46
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,483.59
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,799.47
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,810.61
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,949.42
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,957.51
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,374.30
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,389.00
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,565.03
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,575.67
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,124.08
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,143.42
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
298° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
118° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-31.0466, 30.2272
End coords Destination point
-29.1157, 26.2062
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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773.8 km 8 hrs 56 min
Start Bluff R355
Finish Kingsway
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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
    107.1 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  19. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive towards N8: Bloemfontein
    3.6 km
  20. Turn right onto Parfitt Avenue
    0.4 km
  21. Turn left onto Kingsway
    0.6 km
  22. 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 ↩ Kingsway → Bluff R355 Bluff R355 to Johannesburg Bluff R355 to Pretoria Bluff R355 to Cape Town Bluff R355 to Durban Johannesburg to Kingsway Pretoria to Kingsway Cape Town to Kingsway
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
387.0 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 28 min • 4 hrs 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
55.7 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
128.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
41.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
57.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kingsway
06:46 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 48 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,234.34
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.48
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R154.75
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,404.57
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bluff R355 -31.04665, 30.22720
Midpoint
387.0 km
Total: 773.8 km
Midpoint 387.0 km
773.8 km 8 hrs 56 min
Destination Kingsway End: Kingsway -29.11566, 26.20618

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
One-way road span 773.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,547.5 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 56 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 387.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.04665, 30.22720
Midpoint -28.44094, 29.49412
End -29.11566, 26.20618
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Kingsway
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Kingsway
6
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Kingsway
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Kingsway
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Kingsway
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Kingsway
5
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Questions 9
How far is Bluff R355 from Kingsway? +
Bluff R355 is about 773.8 km from Kingsway by road.
How long does it take from Bluff R355 to Kingsway? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bluff R355 to Kingsway 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 R355 to Kingsway? +
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 R355 to Kingsway? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,477.46 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,483.59 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,799.47 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,810.61 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bluff R355 to Kingsway? +
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. 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

: Kingsburgh
From Bluff R355 To Kingsway
Umbumbulu
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: Harrismith
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Bethlehem
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: Bloemfontein
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Bram Fischer Airport
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Maseru
From Bluff R355 To Kingsway

Route Locations

Start area
Bluff R355, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kingsway, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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