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Distance from Aliwal R706 to Heilbron

N Aliwal R706 → Heilbron
Road distance
510.2 km
R34
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
398.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 58 min
End point
Heil Street
Return: 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
358 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R974.15
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R978.19
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,186.46
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,193.81
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,285.33
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,290.66
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,565.47
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,575.16
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,691.23
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,698.24
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,059.83
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,072.58
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
18° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
198° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.6942, 26.7097
End coords Destination point
-27.2864, 27.9694
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Aliwal R706 to Heilbron is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 510.2 km in roughly 5 hrs 58 min.
Travel modes
Aliwal R706 → Heilbron
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Car
510.2 km
5 hrs 58 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
510.2 km
~7 hrs 50 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
510 km
↑ 2 hrs 57 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 1 min
With airport
~3 hrs 1 min
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510.2 km 5 hrs 58 min
Start Aliwal R706
Finish Heilbron
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Somerset Street
    0.2 km
  3. Continue make a U-turn onto Somerset Street
    0.9 km
  4. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    72.0 km
  5. Continue right onto Rascher Street
    122.0 km
  6. Turn left
    2.6 km
  7. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    223.6 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R34
    0.7 km
  10. Turn right
    0.6 km
  11. Continue straight
    83.7 km
  12. Go straight
    1.3 km
  13. Turn right
    0.8 km
  14. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.9 km
  15. Turn right onto Els Street
    0.2 km
  16. Turn left onto Heil Street
    0.0 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Heilbron → Aliwal R706 Aliwal R706 to Johannesburg Aliwal R706 to Pretoria Aliwal R706 to Cape Town Aliwal R706 to Durban Johannesburg to Heilbron Pretoria to Heilbron Cape Town to Heilbron
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Halfway point
255.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 59 min • 2 hrs 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
36.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
84.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
27.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Heilbron
06:39 – 17:29
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 49 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,132.53
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.20
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R102.03
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,244.76
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Aliwal R706 -30.69417, 26.70972
Midpoint
255.4 km
Total: 510.2 km
Midpoint 255.4 km
510.2 km 5 hrs 58 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 510.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,020.3 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 58 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 255.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.69417, 26.70972
Midpoint -28.86985, 26.52397
End -27.28639, 27.96944
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Questions 9
How far is Aliwal R706 from Heilbron? +
Aliwal R706 is about 510.2 km from Heilbron by road.
How long does it take from Aliwal R706 to Heilbron? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aliwal R706 to Heilbron in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Aliwal R706 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 Aliwal R706 to Heilbron? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R974.15 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R978.19 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,186.46 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,193.81 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aliwal R706 to Heilbron? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Kroonstad
From Aliwal R706 To Heilbron
Western Bypass
From Aliwal R706 To Heilbron
: Heilbron
From Aliwal R706 To Heilbron

Route Locations

Start area
Aliwal R706, Eastern Cape
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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