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Distance from Heidelberg N2 R72 to Bluff

Heidelberg N2 R72 to Bluff is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 807.5 km in roughly 12 hrs 17 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Heidelberg N2 R72 → Bluff
Road distance
807.5 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
663.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 17 min
Return: 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
737 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
65.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,541.85
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,548.24
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,877.89
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,889.52
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,034.38
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,042.82
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,477.77
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,493.11
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,676.82
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,687.92
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,260.22
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,280.41
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
329° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
149° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0985, 20.9627
End coords Destination point
-28.9292, 17.4575
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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807.5 km 12 hrs 17 min
Start Heidelberg N2 R72
Finish Bluff
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  1. Start your journey
    52.3 km
  2. Take the exit ramp left
    0.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Station Street
    0.8 km
  4. Continue straight onto Stasie Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Voortrek Street
    0.3 km
  6. Turn right onto Murray Street
    0.3 km
  7. Turn left onto Van Eeden Street
    0.3 km
  8. Turn slight right onto Ashton Road
    1.1 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right
    42.6 km
  10. Continue left
    17.7 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Voortrekker Avenue
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Voortrekker Avenue
    45.0 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Robertson Street
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Robertson Street
    2.6 km
  15. Turn left onto High Street towards Worcester
    0.4 km
  16. Turn right onto Riebeeck Street
    0.4 km
  17. Continue straight onto Roux Road
    0.7 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Roux Road
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Roux Road
    0.4 km
  20. Turn left
    3.9 km
  21. Turn right
    31.2 km
  22. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    7.0 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn left
    20.2 km
  24. Turn right
    68.6 km
  25. Turn right
    13.3 km
  26. Continue straight
    441.5 km
  27. Turn left
    6.7 km
  28. Turn right onto Ikosies
    20.4 km
  29. Go straight
    9.9 km
  30. Keep slight right at the fork
    13.6 km
  31. Turn right
    0.1 km
  32. Turn right
    6.0 km
  33. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
404.2 km
Western Cape to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 8 min • 6 hrs 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Northern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
58.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
134.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
43.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bluff
07:22 – 18:10
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 48 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 18 min
SunriseDawn break
07:22
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,375.29
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.15
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R161.50
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,552.94
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Heidelberg N2 R72 -34.09845, 20.96267
Midpoint
404.2 km
Total: 807.5 km
Midpoint 404.2 km
807.5 km 12 hrs 17 min
Destination Bluff -28.92920, 17.45750

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Northern Cape
One-way road span 807.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,615.0 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 17 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 404.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.09845, 20.96267
Midpoint -31.91526, 18.66179
End -28.92920, 17.45750
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Questions 9
How far is Heidelberg N2 R72 from Bluff? +
Heidelberg N2 R72 is about 807.5 km from Bluff by road.
How long does it take from Heidelberg N2 R72 to Bluff? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Heidelberg N2 R72 to Bluff 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 Heidelberg N2 R72 to Bluff? +
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 Heidelberg N2 R72 to Bluff? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,541.85 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,548.24 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,877.89 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,889.52 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Heidelberg N2 R72 to Bluff? +
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

Worcester
From Heidelberg N2 R72 To Bluff
Ikosies
From Heidelberg N2 R72 To Bluff

Route Locations

Start area
Heidelberg N2 R72, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bluff, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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