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Distance from Coast to Bluff R355

Coast to Bluff R355 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,463.4 km in roughly 21 hrs 9 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Coast → Bluff R355
Road distance
1,463.4 km
N7
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,080.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
21 hrs 9 min
Return: 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1269 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 10 planned rest stops
23 hrs 39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,794.36
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,805.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,403.39
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,424.46
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,687.00
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,702.29
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,490.58
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,518.38
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,851.32
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,871.44
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,908.65
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,945.24
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
87° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
267° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.0587, 18.8822
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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1,463.4 km 21 hrs 9 min
Start Coast
Finish Bluff R355
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    8.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    3.4 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right
    32.7 km
  4. Take the ramp slight right towards N7: Clanwilliam
    0.2 km
  5. Merge slight left
    27.7 km
  6. Take the exit ramp right
    0.3 km
  7. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.6 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left onto Troe-Troe Street
    0.1 km
  9. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.6 km
  10. Turn left onto Residential Street
    118.5 km
  11. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.8 km
  12. Turn right onto Hofmeyer Street
    0.2 km
  13. Turn left onto Station Road
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Paul Kruger Street
    21.5 km
  15. Continue straight
    221.6 km
  16. Turn left onto Daniel
    1.0 km
  17. Turn right
    146.3 km
  18. Turn left onto Market Street
    1.4 km
  19. Turn right
    174.2 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right towards Middelburg
    21.3 km
  21. Take the exit ramp right
    0.2 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn left
    143.5 km
  23. Turn left
    0.2 km
  24. Turn right onto Brownlee Street
    70.5 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn left onto Grey Street
    96.2 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Maclear Road
    0.0 km
  27. Continue onto Maclear Road
    67.2 km
  28. Turn right
    61.2 km
  29. At the end of the road, turn left
    124.8 km
  30. Turn right
    33.5 km
  31. Turn left
    84.2 km
  32. Turn right
    0.7 km
  33. Turn right
    0.6 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Bluff R355 → Coast Coast to Johannesburg Coast to Pretoria Coast to Cape Town Coast to Durban Johannesburg to Bluff R355 Pretoria to Bluff R355 Cape Town to Bluff R355
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
731.4 km
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 hrs 34 min • 10 hrs 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
105.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
243.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
79.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.8%
☀ 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
13 hrs 29 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,117.20
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R29.27
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R292.69
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,439.15
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Coast -32.05869, 18.88222
Midpoint
731.4 km
Total: 1,463.4 km
Midpoint 731.4 km
1,463.4 km 21 hrs 9 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 1,463.4 km
Return-cycle span 2,926.9 km
Traversal time 21 hrs 9 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 731.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.05869, 18.88222
Midpoint -31.24522, 24.73004
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 Coast from Bluff R355? +
Coast is about 1,463.4 km from Bluff R355 by road.
How long does it take from Coast to Bluff R355? +
The drive usually takes about 21 hrs 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Coast 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 Coast 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 Coast to Bluff R355? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,794.36 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,805.95 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,403.39 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,424.46 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Coast 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

: Clanwilliam
From Coast To Bluff R355
Daniel
From Coast To Bluff R355
Middelburg
From Coast To Bluff R355
Cradock
From Coast To Bluff R355

Route Locations

Start area
Coast, 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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