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Distance from Bluff to Heidelberg

Bluff to Heidelberg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 808.6 km in roughly 12 hrs 19 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Bluff → Heidelberg
Road distance
808.6 km
N2 R60
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
662.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
38
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 19 min
Return: 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
739 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
65.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,543.95
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,550.36
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,880.46
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,892.10
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,037.16
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,045.61
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,481.16
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,496.52
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,680.47
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,691.59
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,264.68
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,284.90
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
151° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
331° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.9292, 17.4575
End coords Destination point
-34.0900, 20.9586
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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808.6 km 12 hrs 19 min
Start Bluff
Finish Heidelberg
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    6.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left
    1.2 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork
    22.3 km
  5. Continue straight onto Ikosies
    20.4 km
  6. Turn left
    6.7 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    454.8 km
  8. Turn left
    31.7 km
  9. Continue straight onto Voortrekker Street
    36.9 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn left
    20.2 km
  11. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    7.0 km
  12. Turn right
    31.2 km
  13. Turn left
    3.7 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.2 km
  15. Turn right onto Roux Road
    0.4 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Roux Road
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Roux Road
    0.7 km
  18. Continue straight onto Riebeeck Street
    0.4 km
  19. Turn left onto High Street
    0.4 km
  20. Turn right onto Robertson Street towards R60: Robertson
    2.6 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    44.9 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  24. Continue
    17.7 km
  25. Turn right
    42.6 km
  26. Turn left onto Ashton Road
    1.1 km
  27. Turn slight left onto Van Eeden Street
    0.3 km
  28. Turn right onto Murray Street
    1.0 km
  29. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cooper Street
    0.1 km
  30. Take the ramp right towards N2: Heidelberg
    0.1 km
  31. Merge slight right
    52.7 km
  32. Turn left onto Eksteen Street
    0.3 km
  33. Turn right onto Rainer Street
    0.2 km
  34. Turn left onto Uys Street
    0.5 km
  35. Turn right onto Fourie Street
    0.2 km
  36. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  37. Turn right
    0.0 km
  38. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Routes ↩ Heidelberg → Bluff Bluff to Johannesburg Bluff to Pretoria Bluff to Cape Town Bluff to Durban Johannesburg to Heidelberg Pretoria to Heidelberg Cape Town to Heidelberg
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
404.7 km
Northern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 9 min • 6 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
58.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
134.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
43.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Heidelberg
07:16 – 17:48
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 32 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 9 min
SunriseDawn break
07:16
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,379.90
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.17
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R161.72
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,557.79
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bluff -28.92920, 17.45750
Midpoint
404.7 km
Total: 808.6 km
Midpoint 404.7 km
808.6 km 12 hrs 19 min
Destination Heidelberg -34.08996, 20.95859

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 808.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,617.2 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 19 min
Maneuver count 38
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 404.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.92920, 17.45750
Midpoint -31.91864, 18.66587
End -34.08996, 20.95859
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Heidelberg
1
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Bluff from Heidelberg? +
Bluff is about 808.6 km from Heidelberg by road.
How long does it take from Bluff to Heidelberg? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bluff to Heidelberg 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 to Heidelberg? +
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 to Heidelberg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,543.95 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,550.36 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,880.46 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,892.10 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bluff to Heidelberg? +
No tollgates are 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

Ikosies
From Bluff To Heidelberg
: Robertson
From Bluff To Heidelberg
: Heidelberg
From Bluff To Heidelberg
George
From Bluff To Heidelberg

Route Locations

Start area
Bluff, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Heidelberg, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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