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Distance from Cradock to Bluff N1

Cradock to Bluff N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 644.6 km in roughly 9 hrs 27 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Cradock → Bluff N1
Road distance
644.6 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
453.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.42×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 27 min
Start point
Naested Street
Return: 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
567 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
68.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,230.75
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,235.85
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,498.99
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,508.27
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,623.90
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,630.64
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,977.83
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,990.07
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,136.71
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,145.57
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,602.40
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,618.52
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
75° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
255° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.1644, 25.6208
End coords Destination point
-31.0466, 30.2272
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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644.6 km 9 hrs 27 min
Start Cradock
Finish Bluff N1
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Start point
Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Naested Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right onto Victoria Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Hospital Street
    1.6 km
  4. Turn left
    75.6 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Grey Street
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Grey Street
    61.0 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Voortrekker Street
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Voortrekker Street
    1.8 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    2.8 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    13.9 km
  17. Turn right
    123.7 km
  18. Turn slight right
    81.4 km
  19. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    161.3 km
  20. Turn right
    33.5 km
  21. Turn left
    84.2 km
  22. Turn right
    0.7 km
  23. Turn right
    0.6 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Bluff N1 → Cradock Cradock to Johannesburg Cradock to Pretoria Cradock to Cape Town Cradock to Durban Johannesburg to Bluff N1 Pretoria to Bluff N1 Cape Town to Bluff N1
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Halfway point
322.2 km
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 43 min • 4 hrs 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
46.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
107.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
34.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
70.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bluff N1
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
R2,694.25
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.89
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R128.91
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,836.06
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (30)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cradock Start: Naested Street -32.16444, 25.62083
Midpoint
322.2 km
Total: 644.6 km
Midpoint 322.2 km
644.6 km 9 hrs 27 min
Destination Bluff N1 -31.04665, 30.22720

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 644.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,289.1 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 27 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 322.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.16444, 25.62083
Midpoint -31.62242, 28.39571
End -31.04665, 30.22720
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Bluff N1
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Questions 9
How far is Cradock from Bluff N1? +
Cradock is about 644.6 km from Bluff N1 by road.
How long does it take from Cradock to Bluff N1? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cradock to Bluff N1 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 Cradock to Bluff N1? +
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 Cradock to Bluff N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,230.75 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,235.85 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,498.99 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,508.27 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cradock to Bluff N1? +
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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Route Locations

Start area
Cradock, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bluff N1, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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