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Distance from Clanwilliam to Bluff R355

Clanwilliam to Bluff R355 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,546.9 km in roughly 20 hrs 13 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Clanwilliam → Bluff R355
Road distance
1,546.9 km
N7
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,080.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
20 hrs 13 min
Start point
Arnold Street
Return: 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1213 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 10 planned rest stops
22 hrs 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,953.67
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,965.93
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,597.42
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,619.70
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,897.21
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,913.37
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,746.60
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,775.99
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5,127.91
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5,149.18
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R6,245.53
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R6,284.20
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
86° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
266° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.1786, 18.8910
End coords Destination point
-31.0466, 30.2272
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,546.9 km 20 hrs 13 min
Start Clanwilliam
Finish Bluff R355
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Arnold Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.4 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Graafwater Way
    2.6 km
  5. Take the ramp left towards N7: Piketberg
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right
    70.9 km
  7. Turn left
    31.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Voortrekker Street
    36.9 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left
    76.6 km
  10. Turn right
    31.7 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn left
    290.3 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  14. Continue straight
    236.2 km
  15. Take the exit ramp left
    0.0 km
  16. Turn left
    0.4 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn left
    62.4 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right towards Middelburg
    21.3 km
  19. Take the exit ramp right
    0.2 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn left
    143.5 km
  21. Turn left
    0.2 km
  22. Turn right onto Brownlee Street
    70.5 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn left onto Grey Street
    96.2 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Maclear Road
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Maclear Road
    67.2 km
  26. Turn right
    61.2 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn left
    124.8 km
  28. Turn right
    33.5 km
  29. Turn left
    84.2 km
  30. Turn right
    0.7 km
  31. Turn right
    0.6 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Bluff R355 → Clanwilliam Clanwilliam to Johannesburg Clanwilliam to Pretoria Clanwilliam to Cape Town Clanwilliam to Durban Johannesburg to Bluff R355 Pretoria to Bluff R355 Cape Town to Bluff R355
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
773.3 km
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 hrs 6 min • 10 hrs 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
111.4 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
257.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
83.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bluff R355
06:34 – 17:15
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 29 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,465.96
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R30.94
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R309.38
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,806.27
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Clanwilliam Start: Arnold Street -32.17855, 18.89104
Midpoint
773.3 km
Total: 1,546.9 km
Midpoint 773.3 km
1,546.9 km 20 hrs 13 min
Destination Bluff R355 -31.04665, 30.22720

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 1,546.9 km
Return-cycle span 3,093.8 km
Traversal time 20 hrs 13 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 773.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.17855, 18.89104
Midpoint -31.11815, 24.38634
End -31.04665, 30.22720
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Bluff R355
1
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Questions 9
How far is Clanwilliam from Bluff R355? +
Clanwilliam is about 1,546.9 km from Bluff R355 by road.
How long does it take from Clanwilliam to Bluff R355? +
The drive usually takes about 20 hrs 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Clanwilliam to Bluff R355 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 Clanwilliam to Bluff R355? +
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 Clanwilliam to Bluff R355? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,953.67 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,965.93 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,597.42 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,619.70 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Clanwilliam to Bluff R355? +
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. 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

Graafwater Way
From Clanwilliam To Bluff R355
: Piketberg
From Clanwilliam To Bluff R355
: Johannesburg
From Clanwilliam To Bluff R355
Middelburg
From Clanwilliam To Bluff R355
Cradock
From Clanwilliam To Bluff R355

Route Locations

Start area
Clanwilliam, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bluff R355, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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