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Distance from Richmond to Bluff N1

Richmond to Bluff N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 827.5 km in roughly 12 hrs 2 min.

N Richmond → Bluff N1
Road distance
827.5 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
598.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 2 min
Return: 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
722 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
68.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,580.10
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,586.66
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,924.48
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,936.40
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,084.86
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,093.50
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,539.25
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,554.97
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,743.23
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,754.61
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,341.12
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,361.81
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
88° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
268° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-31.4131, 23.9436
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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827.5 km 12 hrs 2 min
Start Richmond
Finish Bluff N1
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    60.4 km
  4. Take the exit ramp left
    0.0 km
  5. Turn left
    0.4 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left
    62.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right towards Middelburg
    21.3 km
  8. Take the exit ramp right
    0.2 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left
    143.5 km
  10. Turn left
    0.2 km
  11. Turn right onto Brownlee Street
    70.5 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left onto Grey Street
    96.2 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Maclear Road
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Maclear Road
    67.2 km
  15. Turn right
    61.2 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left
    124.8 km
  17. Turn right
    33.5 km
  18. Turn left
    84.2 km
  19. Turn right
    0.7 km
  20. Turn right
    0.6 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
413.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 1 min • 6 hrs 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
59.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
137.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
44.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.4%
☀ 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
14 hrs 27 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,459.04
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.55
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R165.50
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,641.09
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Richmond -31.41306, 23.94361
Midpoint
413.7 km
Total: 827.5 km
Midpoint 413.7 km
827.5 km 12 hrs 2 min
Destination Bluff N1 -31.04665, 30.22720

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 827.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,655.0 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 2 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 413.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.41306, 23.94361
Midpoint -31.41830, 27.49568
End -31.04665, 30.22720
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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Bluff N1
1
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Questions 9
How far is Richmond from Bluff N1? +
Richmond is about 827.5 km from Bluff N1 by road.
How long does it take from Richmond to Bluff N1? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond to Bluff N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,580.10 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,586.66 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,924.48 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,936.40 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Richmond 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Middelburg
From Richmond To Bluff N1
Cradock
From Richmond To Bluff N1

Route Locations

Start area
Richmond
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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