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Distance from Roodepoort N3 to Bluff N1

Roodepoort N3 to Bluff N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 728.3 km in roughly 8 hrs 31 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Roodepoort N3 → Bluff N1
Road distance
728.3 km
N1 N12 N3 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
589.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 31 min
Return: 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
511 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,390.59
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,396.36
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,693.67
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,704.16
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,834.81
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,842.42
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,234.70
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,248.54
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,414.22
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,424.24
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,940.40
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,958.61
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
158° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
338° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1564, 27.8858
End coords Destination point
-31.0466, 30.2272
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

728.3 km 8 hrs 31 min
Start Roodepoort N3
Finish Bluff N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Honeyball Avenue
    2.0 km
  3. Continue straight onto Louis Botha Drive
    2.6 km
  4. Continue slight left onto Beacon Road
    0.6 km
  5. Continue straight onto Gordon Road
    1.1 km
  6. Turn right towards N1
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    8.5 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    0.3 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    2.3 km
  10. Merge slight left onto Southern Bypass
    16.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N3: Heidelberg
    1.7 km
  12. Merge slight right
    57.8 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    437.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  16. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  17. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  18. Merge slight right
    87.6 km
  19. Go straight
    40.5 km
  20. Turn left
    0.7 km
  21. Turn right
    0.6 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 40
Known total R1,685.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 40 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Izotsha
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Bluff N1 → Roodepoort N3 Roodepoort N3 to Johannesburg Roodepoort N3 to Pretoria Roodepoort N3 to Cape Town Roodepoort N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Bluff N1 Pretoria to Bluff N1 Cape Town to Bluff N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
364.7 km
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 15 min • 4 hrs 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
52.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
121.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
39.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81%
☀ 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
12 hrs 27 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,044.18
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.57
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R145.65
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,204.40
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Roodepoort N3 -26.15639, 27.88583
Midpoint
364.7 km
Total: 728.3 km
Midpoint 364.7 km
728.3 km 8 hrs 31 min
Destination Bluff N1 -31.04665, 30.22720

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 728.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,456.5 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 364.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.15639, 27.88583
Midpoint -28.59011, 29.60931
End -31.04665, 30.22720
Destination services

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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 Roodepoort N3 from Bluff N1? +
Roodepoort N3 is about 728.3 km from Bluff N1 by road.
How long does it take from Roodepoort N3 to Bluff N1? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Roodepoort N3 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 Roodepoort N3 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 Roodepoort N3 to Bluff N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,390.59 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,396.36 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,693.67 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,704.16 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Roodepoort N3 to Bluff N1? +
Yes. There are 40 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

Western Bypass
From Roodepoort N3 To Bluff N1
: O.R. Tambo International
From Roodepoort N3 To Bluff N1
eMalahleni
From Roodepoort N3 To Bluff N1
ern Bypass
From Roodepoort N3 To Bluff N1
: Heidelberg
From Roodepoort N3 To Bluff N1
Durban
From Roodepoort N3 To Bluff N1
: Umumbulu
From Roodepoort N3 To Bluff N1
Richmond
From Roodepoort N3 To Bluff N1

Route Locations

Start area
Roodepoort N3, Gauteng
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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