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Distance from A 16 to Heathrow

A 16 to Heathrow is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 365.2 km in roughly 4 hrs 27 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N A 16 → Heathrow
Road distance
365.2 km
N1 N3 R101
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
308.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
36
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 27 min
End point
Heathrow Street
Return: 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
267 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 57 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R611.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R614.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R681.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R686.52
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R806.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R810.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R898.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R905.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,061.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,066.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,182.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,191.88
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
348° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
168° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.6041, 28.8255
End coords Destination point
-25.8845, 28.1904
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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365.2 km 4 hrs 27 min
Start A 16
Finish Heathrow
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right
    0.7 km
  3. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.3 km
  5. Turn right
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left
    0.5 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right onto Mota Road
    12.0 km
  8. Continue straight
    4.7 km
  9. Turn slight left
    0.3 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  11. Go straight
    29.6 km
  12. Continue straight
    8.5 km
  13. Turn right
    2.5 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Wilgepark
    0.3 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  16. Go straight onto Cloete Street
    1.2 km
  17. Turn left onto McKechnie Street
    0.2 km
  18. Turn right onto Piet Retief Street
    0.5 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Warden Street
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto Warden Street
    1.4 km
  21. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  22. Merge slight right
    195.1 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork
    81.1 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  25. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  26. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    15.6 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R101: Centurion
    1.0 km
  28. Go straight onto Old Johannesburg Road
    1.3 km
  29. Turn right onto Nellmapius Drive
    3.2 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Nellmapius Drive
    0.0 km
  31. Continue onto Nellmapius Drive
    1.0 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Luton Street
    0.0 km
  33. Continue onto Luton Street
    0.5 km
  34. Turn left onto Logan Avenue
    0.5 km
  35. Turn left onto Heathrow Street
    0.1 km
  36. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
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
Routes ↩ Heathrow → A 16 A 16 to Johannesburg A 16 to Pretoria A 16 to Cape Town A 16 to Durban Johannesburg to Heathrow Pretoria to Heathrow Cape Town to Heathrow
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
183.0 km
Free State to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 13 min • 2 hrs 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
26.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
60.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
19.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Heathrow
06:30 – 17:37
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 7 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 56 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,526.48
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.30
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R73.04
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,606.82
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (28)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A 16 -28.60412, 28.82553
Midpoint
183.0 km
Total: 365.2 km
Midpoint 183.0 km
365.2 km 4 hrs 27 min
Destination Heathrow End: Heathrow Street -25.88454, 28.19043

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Gauteng
One-way road span 365.2 km
Return-cycle span 730.4 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 27 min
Maneuver count 36
Maneuver density 9.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 183.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.60412, 28.82553
Midpoint -27.26546, 28.75680
End -25.88454, 28.19043
Destination services

Available in Heathrow

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Heathrow
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Heathrow
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Heathrow
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Heathrow
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Heathrow
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Heathrow
2
  • Centurion Mall
    1269 Gordon Hood Avenue, Pretoria
  • Edgars
    Rooihuiskraal Road Mall @ Reds, Centurion, 0157
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Questions 9
How far is A 16 from Heathrow? +
A 16 is about 365.2 km from Heathrow by road.
How long does it take from A 16 to Heathrow? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A 16 to Heathrow in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from A 16 to Heathrow? +
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 A 16 to Heathrow? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R611.32 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R614.22 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R681.00 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R686.52 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A 16 to Heathrow? +
Yes. There are 23 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Wilgepark
From A 16 To Heathrow
Harrismith
From A 16 To Heathrow
: Johannesburg
From A 16 To Heathrow
: Pretoria
From A 16 To Heathrow
Polokwane
From A 16 To Heathrow
: Centurion
From A 16 To Heathrow

Route Locations

Start area
A 16, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Heathrow, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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About 276.4 km Difference: 88.8 km
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About 372.4 km Difference: 7.3 km
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Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
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