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Distance from Germiston to Bluff N1

Germiston to Bluff N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 695.9 km in roughly 8 hrs 7 min.

N Germiston → Bluff N1
Road distance
695.9 km
N3 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
571.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 7 min
Return: 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
487 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,328.74
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,334.26
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,618.34
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,628.36
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,753.20
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,760.48
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,135.31
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,148.53
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,306.85
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,316.42
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,809.62
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,827.02
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
160° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
340° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2294, 28.1806
End coords Destination point
-31.0466, 30.2272
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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695.9 km 8 hrs 7 min
Start Germiston
Finish Bluff N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Elsburg Road
    0.6 km
  3. Turn left onto Delville Road North
    0.6 km
  4. Continue straight onto Vimy Ridge
    0.5 km
  5. Continue right onto Vimy Ridge
    0.0 km
  6. Turn left onto Lake Road
    1.0 km
  7. Continue straight onto Russel Road
    0.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Wits Rifles Road
    1.8 km
  9. Go straight onto Black Reef Road
    0.8 km
  10. Turn right onto Grey Avenue
    1.2 km
  11. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Durban
    0.6 km
  12. Merge slight right
    53.6 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    437.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  16. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  17. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  18. Merge slight right
    87.6 km
  19. Go straight
    40.5 km
  20. Turn left
    0.7 km
  21. Turn right
    0.6 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 35
Known total R1,719.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 35 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Bluff N1 → Germiston Germiston to Johannesburg Germiston to Pretoria Germiston to Cape Town Germiston to Durban Johannesburg to Bluff N1 Pretoria to Bluff N1 Cape Town to Bluff N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
348.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 3 min • 4 hrs 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
50.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
115.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
37.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.1%
☀ 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
R2,908.79
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.92
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R139.18
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,061.88
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Germiston -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint
348.5 km
Total: 695.9 km
Midpoint 348.5 km
695.9 km 8 hrs 7 min
Destination Bluff N1 -31.04665, 30.22720

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 695.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,391.8 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 7 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 348.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22944, 28.18056
Midpoint -28.72805, 29.64568
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 Germiston from Bluff N1? +
Germiston is about 695.9 km from Bluff N1 by road.
How long does it take from Germiston to Bluff N1? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Germiston 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 Germiston 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 Germiston to Bluff N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,328.74 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,334.26 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,618.34 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,628.36 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Germiston to Bluff N1? +
Yes. There are 35 tollgates 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

Vimy Ridge
From Germiston To Bluff N1
: Durban
From Germiston To Bluff N1
: Umumbulu
From Germiston To Bluff N1
Richmond
From Germiston To Bluff N1

Route Locations

Start area
Germiston
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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