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Distance from Kwa Vuma to Blanco N1

Kwa Vuma to Blanco N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,346.5 km in roughly 15 hrs 35 min.

N Kwa Vuma → Blanco N1
Road distance
1,346.5 km
N1 N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,011.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 35 min
Return: 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
935 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,571.01
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,581.68
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,131.36
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,150.75
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,392.31
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,406.38
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,131.66
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,157.24
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,463.56
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,482.08
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,436.39
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,470.05
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
229° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
49° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.2793, 30.7390
End coords Destination point
-33.9445, 22.4128
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,346.5 km 15 hrs 35 min
Start Kwa Vuma
Finish Blanco N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    1.6 km
  2. Turn left
    1.4 km
  3. Turn right
    9.4 km
  4. Turn left
    45.4 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    6.0 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    26.3 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left
    0.1 km
  9. Merge slight right
    61.6 km
  10. Turn left
    2.6 km
  11. Turn right
    12.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.9 km
  13. Merge slight right
    17.3 km
  14. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  17. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  18. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  19. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  20. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  21. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    646.5 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  23. Continue onto Donkin Street
    7.9 km
  24. Turn left
    172.4 km
  25. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Springbok Road
    0.1 km
  27. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  28. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  29. Turn left onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  30. Turn left onto Langenhoven Street
    31.9 km
  31. At the end of the road, turn right
    18.3 km
  32. Turn right onto Montagu Street
    1.9 km
  33. Turn left onto George Road
    0.2 km
  34. Turn right
    0.1 km
  35. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R338.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Blanco N1 → Kwa Vuma Kwa Vuma to Johannesburg Kwa Vuma to Pretoria Kwa Vuma to Cape Town Kwa Vuma to Durban Johannesburg to Blanco N1 Pretoria to Blanco N1 Cape Town to Blanco N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
673.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 47 min • 7 hrs 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
96.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
223.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
72.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Blanco N1
07:11 – 17:41
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 29 min
SunriseDawn break
07:11
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,628.26
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R26.93
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R269.29
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,924.49
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (26)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kwa Vuma -28.27935, 30.73900
Midpoint
673.4 km
Total: 1,346.5 km
Midpoint 673.4 km
1,346.5 km 15 hrs 35 min
Destination Blanco N1 -33.94450, 22.41283

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,346.5 km
Return-cycle span 2,692.9 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 35 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 673.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27935, 30.73900
Midpoint -29.92297, 25.84361
End -33.94450, 22.41283
Destination services

Available in Blanco N1

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Service groups 3
Schools Banks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Blanco N1
3
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Blanco N1
2
  • FNB
    97 York Street, George, 6530
  • Nedbank
    106 York Street, George
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Blanco N1
6
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Questions 9
How far is Kwa Vuma from Blanco N1? +
Kwa Vuma is about 1,346.5 km from Blanco N1 by road.
How long does it take from Kwa Vuma to Blanco N1? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kwa Vuma to Blanco 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 Kwa Vuma to Blanco 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 Kwa Vuma to Blanco N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,571.01 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,581.68 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,131.36 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,150.75 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kwa Vuma to Blanco N1? +
Yes. There are 5 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

: Harrismith
From Kwa Vuma To Blanco N1
Bethlehem
From Kwa Vuma To Blanco N1
: Bloemfontein
From Kwa Vuma To Blanco N1
: Cape Town
From Kwa Vuma To Blanco N1

Route Locations

Start area
Kwa Vuma
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Blanco N1, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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