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Distance from Bluff to Stateway

Bluff to Stateway is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,178.7 km in roughly 16 hrs 25 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Bluff → Stateway
Road distance
1,178.7 km
732.4 mi • 636.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
910.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 25 min
Return: 32 hrs 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
16 hrs 25 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,973.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,982.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,198.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,215.88
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,603.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,615.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,900.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,923.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,425.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,441.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,816.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,847.01
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
16 hrs 25 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
16 hrs 40 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,178.7 km 16 hrs 25 min
Start Bluff
Finish Stateway
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  1. Start your journey
    6.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left
    1.2 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork
    22.3 km
  5. Continue straight onto Ikosies
    20.4 km
  6. Turn left
    6.7 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    48.6 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R355: Springbok
    0.5 km
  9. Turn left onto Kokerboom Road
    0.2 km
  10. Turn left onto Koeboegas Street
    0.4 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    161.7 km
  12. Continue straight onto Skool Street
    0.6 km
  13. Continue straight onto 4th Street
    171.1 km
  14. Turn left
    39.2 km
  15. Turn right onto Z.F. Mgcawu Street
    0.2 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right
    114.4 km
  17. Turn left
    281.6 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    3.6 km
  20. Continue straight onto Long Street
    1.7 km
  21. Continue straight onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  22. Turn left onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  23. Continue straight onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  24. Turn right onto Phakamile Mabija Street
    2.1 km
  25. Continue straight onto Transvaal
    104.8 km
  26. Continue straight
    6.1 km
  27. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  28. Turn right
    38.2 km
  29. Turn left
    80.5 km
  30. At the end of the road, turn right
    8.9 km
  31. Turn slight left
    0.2 km
  32. Go straight onto Stateway
    1.5 km
  33. Continue make a U-turn onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
589.2 km
Northern Cape to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 12 min • 8 hrs 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to Free State
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bluff → Stateway
Northern Cape to Free State
Start area Origin
Bluff, Northern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Stateway, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bluff → Stateway
Bluff Origin postcode
Not available
Stateway Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Northern Cape to Free State
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
806.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
885.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
902.3 km
Rev Related route set
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Stateway → Bluff
Bluff ↔ Stateway
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ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bluff -28.92920, 17.45750
Midpoint
589.2 km
Total: 1,178.7 km
Midpoint 589.2 km
1,178.7 km 16 hrs 25 min
Destination Stateway -27.97468, 26.70431

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to Free State
One-way road span 1,178.7 km
Return-cycle span 2,357.4 km
Traversal time 16 hrs 25 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 589.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.92920, 17.45750
Midpoint -28.87772, 21.93317
End -27.97468, 26.70431
Destination services

Available in Stateway

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Service groups 5
Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Stateway
4
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Stateway
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Stateway
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Stateway
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Stateway
2
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Questions 9
How far is Bluff from Stateway? +
Bluff is about 1,178.7 km from Stateway by road.
How long does it take from Bluff to Stateway? +
The drive usually takes about 16 hrs 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bluff to Stateway 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 Bluff to Stateway? +
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 Bluff to Stateway? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,973.16 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,982.49 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,198.05 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,215.88 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bluff to Stateway? +
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 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

Ikosies
From Bluff To Stateway
: Springbok
From Bluff To Stateway
Kliprand
From Bluff To Stateway
Transvaal
From Bluff To Stateway

Route Locations

Start area
Bluff, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Stateway, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 806.3 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 885.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 902.3 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Same province pair
About 142.8 km Difference: 1,035.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 940.1 km

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