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Distance from Kroonstad to Bluff N3

Kroonstad to Bluff N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 664.8 km in roughly 8 hrs 12 min.

N Kroonstad → Bluff N3
Road distance
664.8 km
R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
475.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.40×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 12 min
Start point
Beyers Street
Return: 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
492 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,269.48
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,274.74
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,546.16
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,555.73
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,675.00
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,681.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,040.07
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,052.70
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,203.95
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,213.10
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,684.30
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,700.92
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
143° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
323° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.6533, 27.2355
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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664.8 km 8 hrs 12 min
Start Kroonstad
Finish Bluff N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Beyers Street
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Joubert Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left onto Du Toit Street
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Cross Street
    1.0 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louw Street
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Louw Street
    0.2 km
  8. Continue straight onto South Road
    0.3 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto South Road
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto South Road
    0.6 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto South Road
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto South Road
    133.9 km
  13. Continue straight onto Atbara Road
    0.2 km
  14. Turn left onto MacNicol Street
    1.6 km
  15. Turn left onto Muller Street
    1.2 km
  16. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    235.4 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  19. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  20. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  21. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  22. Merge slight right
    87.6 km
  23. Go straight
    40.5 km
  24. Turn left
    0.7 km
  25. Turn right
    0.6 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 22
Known total R1,007.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 22 toll points from our database.
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
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
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
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Bluff N3 → Kroonstad Kroonstad to Johannesburg Kroonstad to Pretoria Kroonstad to Cape Town Kroonstad to Durban Johannesburg to Bluff N3 Pretoria to Bluff N3 Cape Town to Bluff N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
332.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 6 min • 4 hrs 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
47.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
110.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
35.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bluff N3
06:34 – 17:15
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 34 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,779.04
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.30
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R132.97
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,925.31
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kroonstad Start: Beyers Street -27.65327, 27.23552
Midpoint
332.6 km
Total: 664.8 km
Midpoint 332.6 km
664.8 km 8 hrs 12 min
Destination Bluff N3 -31.04665, 30.22720

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 664.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,329.7 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 12 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 332.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.65327, 27.23552
Midpoint -28.85143, 29.72255
End -31.04665, 30.22720
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Bluff N3
1
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Questions 9
How far is Kroonstad from Bluff N3? +
Kroonstad is about 664.8 km from Bluff N3 by road.
How long does it take from Kroonstad to Bluff N3? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kroonstad to Bluff N3 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 Kroonstad to Bluff N3? +
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 Kroonstad to Bluff N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,269.48 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,274.74 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,546.16 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,555.73 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kroonstad to Bluff N3? +
Yes. There are 22 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

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From Kroonstad To Bluff N3
Richmond
From Kroonstad To Bluff N3

Route Locations

Start area
Kroonstad
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bluff N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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