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Distance from Bluff to Kokstad

Bluff to Kokstad is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,515.0 km in roughly 21 hrs 51 min.

N Bluff → Kokstad
Road distance
1,515.0 km
R355
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,168.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
62
Info Travel board
Travel time
21 hrs 51 min
End point
Main Street
Return: 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1311 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 10 planned rest stops
24 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,892.79
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,904.79
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,523.27
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,545.09
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,816.88
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,832.71
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,648.76
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,677.54
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5,022.21
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5,043.04
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R6,116.79
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R6,154.66
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
102° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
282° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.9292, 17.4575
End coords Destination point
-30.5475, 29.4244
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,515.0 km 21 hrs 51 min
Start Bluff
Finish Kokstad
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    48.6 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R355: Springbok
    0.5 km
  9. Turn left onto Kokerboom Road
    0.2 km
  10. Turn left onto Koeboegas Street
    0.4 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    161.7 km
  12. Continue straight onto Skool Street
    0.6 km
  13. Continue straight onto 4th Street
    171.1 km
  14. Turn left
    39.2 km
  15. Turn right onto Z.F. Mgcawu Street
    0.2 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right
    114.4 km
  17. Turn left
    281.6 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    3.6 km
  20. Continue straight onto Long Street
    1.7 km
  21. Turn right onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  22. Continue straight onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Oliver Street
    0.1 km
  24. Continue onto Oliver Street
    4.0 km
  25. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.6 km
  26. Continue straight onto Walter Sisulu Road
    3.8 km
  27. Continue straight onto Parfitt Avenue
    1.2 km
  28. Turn right onto Zastron Street
    2.4 km
  29. Continue straight onto Alexandra Avenue
    127.0 km
  30. Turn right
    11.7 km
  31. Continue straight onto Mpilo Boulevard
    5.9 km
  32. Continue straight onto Main South
    0.9 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Main South
    0.0 km
  34. Continue onto Main South
    5.1 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Principal Highway
    0.0 km
  36. Continue onto Principal Highway
    6.4 km
  37. Turn slight left
    0.6 km
  38. Go straight
    11.2 km
  39. Continue straight
    2.6 km
  40. Turn right onto Construction Bypass
    0.5 km
  41. Continue left onto Construction Bypass
    0.1 km
  42. Continue slight right
    0.8 km
  43. Turn right
    0.1 km
  44. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.5 km
  45. Turn right onto Trading Post Road
    0.7 km
  46. Turn left
    0.6 km
  47. Continue right
    20.0 km
  48. At the end of the road, turn left
    113.0 km
  49. At the end of the road, turn left
    31.8 km
  50. Turn slight left
    10.4 km
  51. Turn slight left
    11.6 km
  52. Continue straight onto Main South 1
    2.9 km
  53. Continue slight left
    3.5 km
  54. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  55. Continue
    32.6 km
  56. Go straight onto Station Road
    1.7 km
  57. Turn right onto Market Street
    0.4 km
  58. Turn left onto Main Street
    67.9 km
  59. Turn right onto Hope Street
    0.5 km
  60. Turn left onto Coulter Street
    0.1 km
  61. Turn right onto Main Street
    0.1 km
  62. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Kokstad → Bluff Bluff to Johannesburg Bluff to Pretoria Bluff to Cape Town Bluff to Durban Johannesburg to Kokstad Pretoria to Kokstad Cape Town to Kokstad
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
757.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 hrs 55 min • 10 hrs 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
109.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
252.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
81.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kokstad
06:37 – 17:19
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 36 min
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,332.68
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R30.30
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R303.00
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,665.97
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (30)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bluff -28.92920, 17.45750
Midpoint
757.2 km
Total: 1,515.0 km
Midpoint 757.2 km
1,515.0 km 21 hrs 51 min
Destination Kokstad End: Main Street -30.54750, 29.42444

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,515.0 km
Return-cycle span 3,030.0 km
Traversal time 21 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 62
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 757.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.92920, 17.45750
Midpoint -28.82136, 23.53614
End -30.54750, 29.42444
Destination services

Available in Kokstad

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Service groups 3
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Kokstad
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Kokstad
1
  • PEP
    Kokstad, 4700, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Kokstad
2
  • Boxer
    Kokstad, 4700, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    Kokstad, 4700, KwaZulu-Natal
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Questions 9
How far is Bluff from Kokstad? +
Bluff is about 1,515.0 km from Kokstad by road.
How long does it take from Bluff to Kokstad? +
The drive usually takes about 21 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bluff to Kokstad 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 Kokstad? +
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 Kokstad? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,892.79 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,904.79 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,523.27 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,545.09 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bluff to Kokstad? +
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Ikosies
From Bluff To Kokstad
: Springbok
From Bluff To Kokstad
Kliprand
From Bluff To Kokstad
Mpilo Boulevard
From Bluff To Kokstad
Main
From Bluff To Kokstad
Construction Bypass
From Bluff To Kokstad
Main 1
From Bluff To Kokstad

Route Locations

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

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