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Distance from Bluff to Transvaal

Bluff to Transvaal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 887.9 km in roughly 12 hrs 53 min.

N Bluff → Transvaal
Road distance
887.9 km
551.7 mi • 479.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
713.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 53 min
Return: 25 hrs 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
12 hrs 53 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
68.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,486.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,493.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,655.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,669.16
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,961.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,970.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,184.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,202.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,580.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,592.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,874.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,897.85
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
12 hrs 53 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
13 hrs 8 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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887.9 km 12 hrs 53 min
Start Bluff
Finish Transvaal
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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
    2.8 km
  26. Continue make a U-turn onto Transvaal
    0.2 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
443.7 km
Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 26 min • 6 hrs 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bluff → Transvaal
Northern Cape
Start area Origin
Bluff, Northern Cape
Destination area Arrival
Transvaal, Northern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bluff → Transvaal
Bluff Origin postcode
Not available
Transvaal Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Northern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
515.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
594.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
611.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Transvaal → Bluff
Bluff ↔ Transvaal
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Route atlas

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ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bluff -28.92920, 17.45750
Midpoint
443.7 km
Total: 887.9 km
Midpoint 443.7 km
887.9 km 12 hrs 53 min
Destination Transvaal -28.69137, 24.77837

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape
One-way road span 887.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,775.8 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 443.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.92920, 17.45750
Midpoint -28.67927, 20.99667
End -28.69137, 24.77837
Destination services

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Service groups 4
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Transvaal
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Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Transvaal
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Transvaal
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Transvaal
6
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Questions 9
How far is Bluff from Transvaal? +
Bluff is about 887.9 km from Transvaal by road.
How long does it take from Bluff to Transvaal? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bluff to Transvaal 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 Transvaal? +
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 Transvaal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,486.33 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,493.36 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,655.74 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,669.16 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bluff to Transvaal? +
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

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

Route Locations

Start area
Bluff, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Transvaal, Northern Cape
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: 515.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 594.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 611.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 649.3 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 745.0 km

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