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Distance from Ikosies to Bluff R355

Ikosies to Bluff R355 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,771.2 km in roughly 20 hrs 18 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Ikosies → Bluff R355
Road distance
1,771.2 km
N1 N5 R355 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,229.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.44×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
37
Info Travel board
Travel time
20 hrs 18 min
Start point
Ikosies
Return: 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1218 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 10 planned rest stops
22 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,382.07
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,396.10
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,119.19
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,144.70
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,462.46
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,480.96
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,435.04
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,468.70
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5,871.65
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5,896.01
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R7,151.37
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R7,195.65
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
103° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
283° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.1680, 17.6194
End coords Destination point
-31.0466, 30.2272
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,771.2 km 20 hrs 18 min
Start Ikosies
Finish Bluff R355
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Ikosies
    10.1 km
  2. Turn left
    6.7 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right
    48.6 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R355: Springbok
    0.5 km
  5. Turn left onto Kokerboom Road
    0.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Koeboegas Street
    0.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    161.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Skool Street
    0.6 km
  9. Continue straight onto 4th Street
    171.1 km
  10. Turn left
    39.2 km
  11. Turn right onto Z.F. Mgcawu Street
    0.2 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    114.4 km
  13. Turn left
    281.6 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    3.6 km
  16. Continue straight onto Long Street
    1.7 km
  17. Turn right onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  18. Continue straight onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Oliver Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Oliver Street
    4.0 km
  21. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.5 km
  22. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.6 km
  23. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    111.3 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  25. Turn right
    66.5 km
  26. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  27. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  28. Merge slight right
    235.4 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  30. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  31. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  32. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  33. Merge slight right
    87.6 km
  34. Go straight
    40.5 km
  35. Turn left
    0.7 km
  36. Turn right
    0.6 km
  37. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 21
Known total R1,025.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 21 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
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
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ Bluff R355 → Ikosies Ikosies to Johannesburg Ikosies to Pretoria Ikosies to Cape Town Ikosies to Durban Johannesburg to Bluff R355 Pretoria to Bluff R355 Cape Town to Bluff R355
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
885.4 km
Northern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 hrs 9 min • 10 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
127.5 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
294.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
95.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bluff R355
06:34 – 17:15
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 25 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R7,403.77
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R35.42
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R354.25
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,793.44
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ikosies Start: Ikosies -29.16801, 17.61943
Midpoint
885.4 km
Total: 1,771.2 km
Midpoint 885.4 km
1,771.2 km 20 hrs 18 min
Destination Bluff R355 -31.04665, 30.22720

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 1,771.2 km
Return-cycle span 3,542.5 km
Traversal time 20 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 37
Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 885.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.16801, 17.61943
Midpoint -28.99403, 25.08919
End -31.04665, 30.22720
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Service groups 1
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Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Bluff R355
1
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Questions 9
How far is Ikosies from Bluff R355? +
Ikosies is about 1,771.2 km from Bluff R355 by road.
How long does it take from Ikosies to Bluff R355? +
The drive usually takes about 20 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ikosies to Bluff R355 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 Ikosies to Bluff R355? +
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 Ikosies to Bluff R355? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,382.07 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,396.10 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R4,119.19 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R4,144.70 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ikosies to Bluff R355? +
Yes. There are 21 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Springbok
From Ikosies To Bluff R355
Kliprand
From Ikosies To Bluff R355
: Kroonstad
From Ikosies To Bluff R355
Maseru
From Ikosies To Bluff R355
Western Bypass
From Ikosies To Bluff R355
: Senekal
From Ikosies To Bluff R355
Theunissen
From Ikosies To Bluff R355
: Umumbulu
From Ikosies To Bluff R355
Richmond
From Ikosies To Bluff R355

Route Locations

Start area
Ikosies, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bluff R355, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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