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Distance from Bluff to Vimy Ridge

Bluff to Vimy Ridge is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,276.6 km in roughly 17 hrs 41 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Bluff → Vimy Ridge
Road distance
1,276.6 km
M2 R355
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,096.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
44
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 41 min
End point
Vimy Ridge
Return: 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1061 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,437.59
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,447.70
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,968.86
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,987.24
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,216.27
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,229.61
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,917.25
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,941.50
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,231.93
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,249.48
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,154.27
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,186.19
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
77° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
257° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.9292, 17.4575
End coords Destination point
-26.2300, 28.1671
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,276.6 km 17 hrs 41 min
Start Bluff
Finish Vimy Ridge
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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. Turn left onto Scott Street
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right onto Schroder Street
    188.0 km
  18. Go straight
    0.3 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn left
    23.9 km
  20. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  21. Keep slight left at the fork
    3.5 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  23. Continue
    186.6 km
  24. Turn right onto Market Street
    5.3 km
  25. Turn left
    78.0 km
  26. Turn left onto General Delarey Street
    61.1 km
  27. Turn right
    21.7 km
  28. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  29. Turn left
    21.0 km
  30. At the end of the road, turn right
    147.2 km
  31. Turn right
    15.3 km
  32. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    0.4 km
  33. Continue straight onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    14.7 km
  34. Turn right onto Westlake Road
    0.4 km
  35. Turn left onto Main Reef Road
    12.5 km
  36. Take the ramp left towards M2: Bloemfontein
    0.3 km
  37. Continue straight
    14.0 km
  38. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  39. Turn right onto Refinery Road
    1.3 km
  40. Turn left onto Power Street
    0.6 km
  41. Turn right onto Joubert Street
    0.6 km
  42. Turn left onto Vimy Ridge
    0.0 km
  43. At the end of the road, turn right onto Vimy Ridge
    0.2 km
  44. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R0.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Vimy Ridge → Bluff Bluff to Johannesburg Bluff to Pretoria Bluff to Cape Town Bluff to Durban Johannesburg to Vimy Ridge Pretoria to Vimy Ridge Cape Town to Vimy Ridge
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
638.0 km
Northern Cape to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 50 min • 8 hrs 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
91.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
212.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
68.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Vimy Ridge
06:34 – 17:32
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,336.19
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R25.53
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R255.32
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,617.04
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bluff -28.92920, 17.45750
Midpoint
638.0 km
Total: 1,276.6 km
Midpoint 638.0 km
1,276.6 km 17 hrs 41 min
Destination Vimy Ridge End: Vimy Ridge -26.23004, 28.16714

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to Gauteng
One-way road span 1,276.6 km
Return-cycle span 2,553.2 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 41 min
Maneuver count 44
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 638.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.92920, 17.45750
Midpoint -27.99300, 22.71837
End -26.23004, 28.16714
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Vimy Ridge
1
  • Clicks
    Thabo Mbeki Road, Germiston, 2008
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Vimy Ridge
3
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Questions 9
How far is Bluff from Vimy Ridge? +
Bluff is about 1,276.6 km from Vimy Ridge by road.
How long does it take from Bluff to Vimy Ridge? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bluff to Vimy Ridge 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 Vimy Ridge? +
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 Vimy Ridge? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,437.59 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,447.70 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,968.86 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,987.24 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bluff to Vimy Ridge? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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. 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 Vimy Ridge
: Springbok
From Bluff To Vimy Ridge
Kliprand
From Bluff To Vimy Ridge
: Bloemfontein
From Bluff To Vimy Ridge
Sandton
From Bluff To Vimy Ridge
Pretoria
From Bluff To Vimy Ridge
Durban
From Bluff To Vimy Ridge

Route Locations

Start area
Bluff, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Vimy Ridge, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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