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Distance from Vimy Ridge to Bluff

Vimy Ridge to Bluff is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,275.6 km in roughly 17 hrs 41 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Vimy Ridge → Bluff
Road distance
1,275.6 km
M2 N7 R41
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,096.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
48
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 41 min
Start point
Vimy Ridge
Return: 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1061 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,435.69
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,445.80
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,966.55
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,984.92
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,213.76
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,227.09
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,914.20
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,938.44
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,228.64
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,246.18
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,150.26
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,182.15
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
252° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
72° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2300, 28.1671
End coords Destination point
-28.9292, 17.4575
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,275.6 km 17 hrs 41 min
Start Vimy Ridge
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 Vimy Ridge
    0.2 km
  2. Continue left onto Vimy Ridge
    0.0 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Joubert Street
    0.7 km
  4. Turn left onto Power Street
    0.6 km
  5. Turn right onto Refinery Road
    1.0 km
  6. Take the ramp straight towards M2
    0.1 km
  7. Continue straight
    14.2 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards R41: Roodepoort
    0.1 km
  9. Go straight onto Main Reef Road
    15.6 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Randfontein Road
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Randfontein Road
    17.7 km
  12. Continue straight onto 10th Street
    0.4 km
  13. Continue straight onto Kenneth Road
    0.4 km
  14. Turn left onto Homestead Avenue
    0.8 km
  15. Turn right onto Tambotie Road
    0.6 km
  16. Continue straight onto Lazar Road
    14.8 km
  17. Turn sharp right
    5.4 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn left
    134.1 km
  19. Turn left
    21.0 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left
    21.7 km
  22. Turn left
    61.1 km
  23. Turn right onto Visagie Street
    78.0 km
  24. Continue right
    5.3 km
  25. Turn left onto De la Rey Street
    186.6 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  27. Continue
    3.6 km
  28. Turn right
    0.0 km
  29. Keep slight left at the fork
    23.9 km
  30. Turn right
    188.3 km
  31. Turn left onto Scott Street
    0.1 km
  32. Turn right 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 1
Known total R0.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Bluff → Vimy Ridge Vimy Ridge to Johannesburg Vimy Ridge to Pretoria Vimy Ridge to Cape Town Vimy Ridge to Durban Johannesburg to Bluff Pretoria to Bluff Cape Town to Bluff
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
637.5 km
Gauteng to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 50 min • 8 hrs 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Northern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
91.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
212.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
68.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86%
☀ 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
R5,332.04
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R25.51
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R255.12
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,612.67
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Vimy Ridge Start: Vimy Ridge -26.23004, 28.16714
Midpoint
637.5 km
Total: 1,275.6 km
Midpoint 637.5 km
1,275.6 km 17 hrs 41 min
Destination Bluff -28.92920, 17.45750

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Northern Cape
One-way road span 1,275.6 km
Return-cycle span 2,551.2 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 41 min
Maneuver count 48
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 637.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.23004, 28.16714
Midpoint -27.99710, 22.71440
End -28.92920, 17.45750
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Questions 9
How far is Vimy Ridge from Bluff? +
Vimy Ridge is about 1,275.6 km from Bluff by road.
How long does it take from Vimy Ridge to Bluff? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Vimy Ridge 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 Vimy Ridge 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 Vimy Ridge to Bluff? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,435.69 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,445.80 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,966.55 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,984.92 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Vimy Ridge to Bluff? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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. 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

: Roodepoort
From Vimy Ridge To Bluff
Lemoen Way
From Vimy Ridge To Bluff
: Keetmanshoop
From Vimy Ridge To Bluff
Ikosies
From Vimy Ridge To Bluff

Route Locations

Start area
Vimy Ridge, Gauteng
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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