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Distance from Welkom to Bluff

Welkom to Bluff is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,182.5 km in roughly 16 hrs 30 min.

N Welkom → Bluff
Road distance
1,182.5 km
734.8 mi • 638.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
913.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
36
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 30 min
Return: 33 hrs 0 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
16 hrs 30 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,979.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,988.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,205.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,223.07
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,611.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,624.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,909.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,933.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,436.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,453.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,828.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,859.49
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
16 hrs 30 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
16 hrs 45 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,182.5 km 16 hrs 30 min
Start Welkom
Finish Bluff
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Mooi Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Stateway
    0.3 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  5. Continue onto Stateway
    0.3 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  7. Continue onto Stateway
    4.3 km
  8. Turn right
    9.0 km
  9. Turn left
    80.5 km
  10. Turn right
    38.2 km
  11. Merge slight right
    166.5 km
  12. Turn left onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  13. Continue straight onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  15. Continue straight onto Long Street
    1.7 km
  16. Continue straight onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    3.6 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    281.6 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right
    114.5 km
  20. Turn left onto Z.F. Mgcawu Street
    0.2 km
  21. Turn left onto Le Roux Street
    0.3 km
  22. Continue straight onto Lemoen Way
    38.9 km
  23. Turn right onto Main Street
    171.1 km
  24. Continue straight onto Skool Street
    0.6 km
  25. Continue straight onto 4th Street
    161.7 km
  26. Turn left onto Koeboegas Street
    0.4 km
  27. Turn right onto Kokerboom Road
    0.3 km
  28. Take the ramp right towards N7: Keetmanshoop
    0.5 km
  29. Merge slight right
    48.6 km
  30. Turn left
    6.7 km
  31. Turn right onto Ikosies
    20.4 km
  32. Go straight
    9.9 km
  33. Keep slight right at the fork
    13.6 km
  34. Turn right
    0.1 km
  35. Turn right
    6.0 km
  36. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
591.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 15 min • 8 hrs 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Welkom → Bluff
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Welkom
Destination area Arrival
Bluff, Northern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Welkom → Bluff
Welkom 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
810.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
889.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
906.1 km
Rev Related route set
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Bluff → Welkom
Welkom ↔ Bluff
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Welkom to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Welkom -27.98230, 26.73797
Midpoint
591.1 km
Total: 1,182.5 km
Midpoint 591.1 km
1,182.5 km 16 hrs 30 min
Destination Bluff -28.92920, 17.45750

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,182.5 km
Return-cycle span 2,365.1 km
Traversal time 16 hrs 30 min
Maneuver count 36
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 591.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.98230, 26.73797
Midpoint -28.88219, 21.95134
End -28.92920, 17.45750
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Questions 9
How far is Welkom from Bluff? +
Welkom is about 1,182.5 km from Bluff by road.
How long does it take from Welkom to Bluff? +
The drive usually takes about 16 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Welkom 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 Welkom 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 Welkom to Bluff? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,979.56 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,988.93 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,205.19 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,223.07 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Welkom 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

Stateway
From Welkom To Bluff
Lemoen Way
From Welkom To Bluff
: Keetmanshoop
From Welkom To Bluff
Ikosies
From Welkom To Bluff

Route Locations

Start area
Welkom
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: 810.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 889.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 906.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 944.0 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 1,039.7 km

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