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Distance from Fauna to Bluewater Bay

Fauna to Bluewater Bay is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 646.3 km in roughly 7 hrs 33 min.

N Fauna → Bluewater Bay
Road distance
646.3 km
M1 N1 N10 N9
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
523.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 33 min
Start point
Lechwe Avenue
End point
Claude Crescent
Return: 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
453 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,234.00
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,239.12
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,502.95
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,512.25
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,628.19
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,634.94
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,983.05
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,995.33
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,142.36
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,151.24
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,609.28
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,625.44
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
186° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
6° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.1678, 26.1881
End coords Destination point
-33.8546, 25.6260
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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646.3 km 7 hrs 33 min
Start Fauna
Finish Bluewater Bay
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Lechwe Avenue
    0.7 km
  2. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  3. Go straight onto Vereeniging Drive
    0.7 km
  4. Turn left onto Curie Avenue
    1.1 km
  5. Take the ramp left towards N1: Colesberg
    0.7 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    217.2 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  8. Merge slight right
    94.0 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  11. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.6 km
  12. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  13. Turn right onto Hospital Street
    194.7 km
  14. Merge slight right
    38.0 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Bluewater Bay
    0.5 km
  16. Go straight onto Weinronk Way
    0.4 km
  17. Turn left onto Hillcrest Drive
    0.4 km
  18. Turn right onto Enez Avenue
    0.2 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn left onto Jennifer Street
    0.2 km
  20. Continue straight onto Claude Crescent
    0.1 km
  21. Continue slight right onto Claude Crescent
    0.0 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N1
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ Bluewater Bay → Fauna Fauna to Johannesburg Fauna to Pretoria Fauna to Cape Town Fauna to Durban Johannesburg to Bluewater Bay Pretoria to Bluewater Bay Cape Town to Bluewater Bay
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
323.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 46 min • 3 hrs 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
46.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
107.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
34.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bluewater Bay
06:58 – 17:28
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 47 min
SunriseDawn break
06:58
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,701.37
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.93
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R129.25
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,843.55
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Fauna Start: Lechwe Avenue -29.16778, 26.18806
Midpoint
323.6 km
Total: 646.3 km
Midpoint 323.6 km
646.3 km 7 hrs 33 min
Destination Bluewater Bay End: Claude Crescent -33.85455, 25.62599

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 646.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,292.5 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 33 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 323.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.16778, 26.18806
Midpoint -31.56427, 25.06740
End -33.85455, 25.62599
Destination services

Available in Bluewater Bay

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 4
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Bluewater Bay
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Bluewater Bay
3
  • BP
    40 Grahamstown Road, Swartkops, 6210, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Motherwell, 6211, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Main Street, Motherwell, 6211, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bluewater Bay
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Bluewater Bay
2
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Questions 9
How far is Fauna from Bluewater Bay? +
Fauna is about 646.3 km from Bluewater Bay by road.
How long does it take from Fauna to Bluewater Bay? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Fauna to Bluewater Bay 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 Fauna to Bluewater Bay? +
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 Fauna to Bluewater Bay? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,234.00 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,239.12 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,502.95 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,512.25 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Fauna to Bluewater Bay? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Colesberg
From Fauna To Bluewater Bay
Western Bypass
From Fauna To Bluewater Bay
: Port Elizabeth
From Fauna To Bluewater Bay
: Cradock
From Fauna To Bluewater Bay
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From Fauna To Bluewater Bay
: Bluewater Bay
From Fauna To Bluewater Bay
Weinronk Way
From Fauna To Bluewater Bay
Claude Crescent
From Fauna To Bluewater Bay

Route Locations

Start area
Fauna
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bluewater Bay, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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