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Distance from Ventersdorp to Bluff

Ventersdorp to Bluff is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,126.5 km in roughly 15 hrs 39 min.

N Ventersdorp → Bluff
Road distance
1,126.5 km
700.0 mi • 608.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
967.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 39 min
Return: 31 hrs 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
15 hrs 39 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,885.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,894.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,100.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,117.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,488.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,499.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,771.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,794.19
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,273.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,289.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,646.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,676.56
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
15 hrs 39 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
15 hrs 54 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,126.5 km 15 hrs 39 min
Start Ventersdorp
Finish Bluff
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  1. Head on Voortrekker Street
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    2.9 km
  3. Turn right
    54.4 km
  4. Turn left
    21.0 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left
    21.7 km
  7. Turn left
    61.1 km
  8. Turn right onto Visagie Street
    78.0 km
  9. Continue right
    5.3 km
  10. Turn left onto De la Rey Street
    186.6 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  12. Continue
    3.6 km
  13. Turn right
    0.0 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    23.9 km
  15. Turn right
    188.3 km
  16. Turn left onto Scott Street
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right onto Z.F. Mgcawu Street
    0.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Le Roux Street
    0.3 km
  19. Continue straight onto Lemoen Way
    38.9 km
  20. Turn right onto Main Street
    171.1 km
  21. Continue straight onto Skool Street
    0.6 km
  22. Continue straight onto 4th Street
    161.7 km
  23. Turn left onto Koeboegas Street
    0.4 km
  24. Turn right onto Kokerboom Road
    0.3 km
  25. Take the ramp right towards N7: Keetmanshoop
    0.5 km
  26. Merge slight right
    48.6 km
  27. Turn left
    6.7 km
  28. Turn right onto Ikosies
    20.4 km
  29. Go straight
    9.9 km
  30. Keep slight right at the fork
    13.6 km
  31. Turn right
    0.1 km
  32. Turn right
    6.0 km
  33. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
563.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 49 min • 7 hrs 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Ventersdorp → Bluff
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Ventersdorp
Destination area Arrival
Bluff, Northern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Ventersdorp → Bluff
Ventersdorp Origin postcode
Not available
Bluff Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
754.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
833.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
850.1 km
Rev Related route set
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Bluff → Ventersdorp
Ventersdorp ↔ Bluff
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ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ventersdorp -26.31647, 26.82273
Midpoint
563.0 km
Total: 1,126.5 km
Midpoint 563.0 km
1,126.5 km 15 hrs 39 min
Destination Bluff -28.92920, 17.45750

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,126.5 km
Return-cycle span 2,253.0 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 563.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.31647, 26.82273
Midpoint -28.27712, 22.03503
End -28.92920, 17.45750
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Questions 9
How far is Ventersdorp from Bluff? +
Ventersdorp is about 1,126.5 km from Bluff by road.
How long does it take from Ventersdorp to Bluff? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ventersdorp 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 Ventersdorp 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 Ventersdorp to Bluff? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,885.73 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,894.66 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,100.67 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,117.70 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ventersdorp to Bluff? +
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

Lemoen Way
From Ventersdorp To Bluff
: Keetmanshoop
From Ventersdorp To Bluff
Ikosies
From Ventersdorp To Bluff

Route Locations

Start area
Ventersdorp
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: 754.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 833.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 850.1 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 965.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 887.9 km

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