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Distance from Grahamstown to Bluff N1

Grahamstown to Bluff N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 637.1 km in roughly 8 hrs 34 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Grahamstown → Bluff N1
Road distance
637.1 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
429.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.48×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 34 min
Start point
Carlisle Street
Return: 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
514 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,216.48
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,221.52
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,481.60
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,490.78
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,605.07
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,611.73
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,954.89
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,967.00
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,111.94
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,120.70
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,572.23
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,588.16
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
55° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
235° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.3071, 26.5273
End coords Destination point
-31.0466, 30.2272
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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637.1 km 8 hrs 34 min
Start Grahamstown
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 Carlisle Street
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Knight Street
    0.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Cawood Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto High Street
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Kowie Street
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Link Street
    0.3 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaufort Street
    0.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Raglan Road
    0.9 km
  9. Continue straight onto Beaufort Street
    5.3 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  11. Turn left
    110.3 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  13. Continue
    0.5 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  15. Continue
    0.6 km
  16. Turn right
    0.9 km
  17. Turn left onto Grey Street
    0.5 km
  18. Continue straight onto Maitland Road
    4.3 km
  19. Continue straight onto Komga Road
    67.3 km
  20. Turn left
    163.6 km
  21. Turn left onto Madeira Street
    161.8 km
  22. Turn right
    33.5 km
  23. Turn left
    84.2 km
  24. Turn right
    0.7 km
  25. Turn right
    0.6 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
318.7 km
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 17 min • 4 hrs 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
45.9 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
106.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
34.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67.4%
☀ 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
R2,663.01
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.74
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R127.42
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,803.17
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Grahamstown Start: Carlisle Street -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint
318.7 km
Total: 637.1 km
Midpoint 318.7 km
637.1 km 8 hrs 34 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 637.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,274.2 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 34 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 318.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint -31.82644, 28.56613
End -31.04665, 30.22720
Destination services

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Service groups 1
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Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Bluff N1
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Questions 9
How far is Grahamstown from Bluff N1? +
Grahamstown is about 637.1 km from Bluff N1 by road.
How long does it take from Grahamstown to Bluff N1? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown to Bluff N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,216.48 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,221.52 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,481.60 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,490.78 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Grahamstown 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
Grahamstown, 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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