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Distance from Umbilo N3 to Bluff

Umbilo N3 to Bluff is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,673.6 km in roughly 21 hrs 40 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Umbilo N3 → Bluff
Road distance
1,673.6 km
M5 M7 N1 N3 N5 N7 N8
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,313.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
48
Info Travel board
Travel time
21 hrs 40 min
Start point
Cunningham Road
Return: 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1300 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 10 planned rest stops
24 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,195.57
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,208.82
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,892.04
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,916.14
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,216.38
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,233.87
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,135.33
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,167.13
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5,547.86
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5,570.88
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R6,757.01
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R6,798.85
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
271° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
91° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8906, 30.9778
End coords Destination point
-28.9292, 17.4575
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,673.6 km 21 hrs 40 min
Start Umbilo N3
Finish Bluff
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Cunningham Road
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right onto Bartle Road
    0.6 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Oliver Lea Drive
    0.3 km
  4. Turn right onto Sarnia Road
    0.5 km
  5. Turn slight right towards M5: Bluff
    0.1 km
  6. Take the ramp straight towards M7
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive
    0.4 km
  8. Continue make a U-turn onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive
    15.0 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.1 km
  10. Merge slight left
    5.5 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  12. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  14. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  15. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  16. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  17. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  18. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  19. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    111.3 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  21. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Road towards N8: Kimberley
    0.1 km
  22. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.9 km
  23. Merge slight left onto Oliver Street
    3.7 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dalham Road
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  26. Continue straight onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  27. Turn left onto Long Street
    1.7 km
  28. Continue straight onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    3.6 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    0.0 km
  30. Continue onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    281.6 km
  31. At the end of the road, turn right
    114.5 km
  32. Turn left onto Z.F. Mgcawu Street
    0.2 km
  33. Turn left onto Le Roux Street
    0.3 km
  34. Continue straight onto Lemoen Way
    38.9 km
  35. Turn right onto Main Street
    171.1 km
  36. Continue straight onto Skool Street
    0.6 km
  37. Continue straight onto 4th Street
    161.7 km
  38. Turn left onto Koeboegas Street
    0.4 km
  39. Turn right onto Kokerboom Road
    0.3 km
  40. Take the ramp right towards N7: Keetmanshoop
    0.5 km
  41. Merge slight right
    48.6 km
  42. Turn left
    6.7 km
  43. Turn right onto Ikosies
    20.4 km
  44. Go straight
    9.9 km
  45. Keep slight right at the fork
    13.6 km
  46. Turn right
    0.1 km
  47. Turn right
    6.0 km
  48. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R845.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Routes ↩ Bluff → Umbilo N3 Umbilo N3 to Johannesburg Umbilo N3 to Pretoria Umbilo N3 to Cape Town Umbilo N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Bluff Pretoria to Bluff Cape Town to Bluff
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
836.5 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
10 hrs 50 min • 10 hrs 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Northern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
120.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
278.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
90.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bluff
07:21 – 18:11
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 49 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,995.50
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R33.47
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R334.71
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,363.68
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (35)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
6
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Umbilo N3 Start: Cunningham Road -29.89056, 30.97778
Midpoint
836.5 km
Total: 1,673.6 km
Midpoint 836.5 km
1,673.6 km 21 hrs 40 min
Destination Bluff -28.92920, 17.45750

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Northern Cape
One-way road span 1,673.6 km
Return-cycle span 3,347.1 km
Traversal time 21 hrs 40 min
Maneuver count 48
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 836.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.89056, 30.97778
Midpoint -28.72445, 24.32062
End -28.92920, 17.45750
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Questions 9
How far is Umbilo N3 from Bluff? +
Umbilo N3 is about 1,673.6 km from Bluff by road.
How long does it take from Umbilo N3 to Bluff? +
The drive usually takes about 21 hrs 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Umbilo N3 to Bluff 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 Umbilo N3 to Bluff? +
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 Umbilo N3 to Bluff? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,195.57 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,208.82 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,892.04 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,916.14 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Umbilo N3 to Bluff? +
Yes. There are 17 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

: Bluff
From Umbilo N3 To Bluff
Mobeni
From Umbilo N3 To Bluff
: Pietermaritzburg
From Umbilo N3 To Bluff
: Harrismith
From Umbilo N3 To Bluff
Bethlehem
From Umbilo N3 To Bluff
: Bloemfontein
From Umbilo N3 To Bluff
Kimberley
From Umbilo N3 To Bluff
Lemoen Way
From Umbilo N3 To Bluff
: Keetmanshoop
From Umbilo N3 To Bluff
Ikosies
From Umbilo N3 To Bluff

Route Locations

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

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