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Distance from 1049 to Heilbron

N 1049 → Heilbron
Road distance
263.2 km
N3 R59
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
199.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 12 min
End point
Heil Street
Return: 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
192 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R502.50
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R504.59
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R612.02
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R615.81
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R663.02
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R665.77
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R807.53
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R812.53
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R872.40
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R876.02
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,062.54
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,069.12
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
219° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
39° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.9081, 29.2510
End coords Destination point
-27.2864, 27.9694
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
1049 to Heilbron is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 263.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 12 min.
Travel modes
1049 → Heilbron
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Car
263.2 km
3 hrs 12 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
263.2 km
~4 hrs 2 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
263 km
↑ 41 min faster
Flight time
31 min
With airport
~2 hrs 31 min
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263.2 km 3 hrs 12 min
Start 1049
Finish Heilbron
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Hans Strydom Avenue
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Duiker Street
    1.1 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.2 km
  5. Turn sharp left
    122.6 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.5 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.9 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    7.2 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    4.1 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R59: Alberton (south)
    0.4 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards R59: Alberton
    1.3 km
  12. Merge slight right
    56.4 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Vanderbijlpark
    0.9 km
  14. Turn left
    2.1 km
  15. Turn right
    13.0 km
  16. Turn left
    50.3 km
  17. Turn left
    1.4 km
  18. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  19. Turn right onto Heil Street
    0.3 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
131.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 36 min • 1 hr 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
43.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Heilbron
06:40 – 17:28
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 53 min
SunriseDawn break
06:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,100.04
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.26
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R52.63
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,157.94
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 1049 -25.90809, 29.25099
Midpoint
131.7 km
Total: 263.2 km
Midpoint 131.7 km
263.2 km 3 hrs 12 min
Destination Heilbron End: Heil Street -27.28639, 27.96944

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 263.2 km
Return-cycle span 526.3 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 12 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 7.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 131.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.90809, 29.25099
Midpoint -26.22780, 28.12625
End -27.28639, 27.96944
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Questions 9
How far is 1049 from Heilbron? +
1049 is about 263.2 km from Heilbron by road.
How long does it take from 1049 to Heilbron? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 1049 to Heilbron in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 1049 to Heilbron? +
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 1049 to Heilbron? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R502.50 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R504.59 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R612.02 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R615.81 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 1049 to Heilbron? +
Yes. There are 8 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Toll: Pretoria
From 1049 To Heilbron
Germiston
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Durban
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Kimberley
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ern Bypass
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: Alberton ()
From 1049 To Heilbron
Vereeniging
From 1049 To Heilbron
Johannesburg
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Vanderbijlpark
From 1049 To Heilbron
Deneysville
From 1049 To Heilbron

Route Locations

Start area
1049, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Heilbron
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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