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Distance from Keetmanshoop to Bluff

Keetmanshoop to Bluff is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 353.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 49 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Keetmanshoop → Bluff
Road distance
353.7 km
219.8 mi • 191.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
269.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 49 min
Return: 13 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 49 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
51.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R592.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R594.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R659.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R664.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R781.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R784.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R870.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R877.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,028.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,032.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,145.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,154.46
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 49 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 4 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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353.7 km 6 hrs 49 min
Start Keetmanshoop
Finish Bluff
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  1. Head on 5th Avenue
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Sam Nujoma Drive
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Swakara Avenue
    1.5 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.7 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  6. Continue
    301.2 km
  7. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  8. Turn right
    23.5 km
  9. Continue straight onto 4x4 Helskloof
    5.4 km
  10. Turn slight left
    2.2 km
  11. Continue slight right onto Road washed away
    18.6 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
177.2 km
ǁKharas Region to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 24 min • 3 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
ǁKharas Region to Northern Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Keetmanshoop → Bluff
ǁKharas Region to Northern Cape
Start area Origin
Keetmanshoop, ǁKharas Region
Destination area Arrival
Bluff, Northern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Keetmanshoop → Bluff
Keetmanshoop Origin postcode
Not available
Bluff Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
ǁKharas Region to Northern Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
18.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
60.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
77.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bluff → Keetmanshoop
Keetmanshoop ↔ Bluff
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ZA-ATLAS
Origin Keetmanshoop -26.57909, 18.13419
Midpoint
177.2 km
Total: 353.7 km
Midpoint 177.2 km
353.7 km 6 hrs 49 min
Destination Bluff -28.92920, 17.45750

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span ǁKharas Region to Northern Cape
One-way road span 353.7 km
Return-cycle span 707.4 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 177.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.57909, 18.13419
Midpoint -27.84249, 18.27820
End -28.92920, 17.45750
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How far is Keetmanshoop from Bluff? +
Keetmanshoop is about 353.7 km from Bluff by road.
How long does it take from Keetmanshoop to Bluff? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Keetmanshoop to Bluff in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Keetmanshoop 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 Keetmanshoop to Bluff? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R592.13 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R594.93 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R659.62 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R664.97 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Keetmanshoop to Bluff? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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

4x4 Helskloof
From Keetmanshoop To Bluff

Route Locations

Start area
Keetmanshoop, ǁKharas Region
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

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: 18.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 60.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 77.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 115.2 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 210.9 km

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