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Distance from Cape Town to Heerlen

Cape Town to Heerlen is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,392.6 km in roughly 15 hrs 7 min.

N Cape Town → Heerlen
Road distance
1,392.6 km
865.3 mi • 751.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,255.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 7 min
Return: 30 hrs 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
15 hrs 7 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,331.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,342.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,596.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,618.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,075.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,090.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,426.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,454.33
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,047.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,066.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,508.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,545.18
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
15 hrs 7 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
15 hrs 22 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,392.6 km 15 hrs 7 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Heerlen
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Paddock Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  3. Continue straight onto Plein Street
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right onto Darling Street
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Sir Lowry Road
    0.2 km
  6. Go straight
    0.1 km
  7. Go straight onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    1.0 km
  8. Take the ramp right towards N1: Paarl
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard
    461.0 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  12. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  15. Continue straight
    2.3 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M17
    0.2 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork towards M17
    0.1 km
  18. Turn slight left onto Crownwood Road
    0.6 km
  19. Turn left onto Northern Parkway
    0.4 km
  20. Continue straight onto Dorado Avenue
    0.6 km
  21. Turn right onto Cambria Road
    0.2 km
  22. Continue straight onto Central Parkway
    0.1 km
  23. Continue onto Central Parkway
    0.2 km
  24. Turn right onto Essen Road
    0.1 km
  25. Turn left onto Carnac Road
    0.1 km
  26. Turn left onto Heerlen Place
    0.0 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R590.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
696.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 33 min • 7 hrs 33 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town → Heerlen
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cape Town
Destination area Arrival
Heerlen, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town → Heerlen
Cape Town Origin postcode
Not available
Heerlen 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
1,020.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
1,099.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
1,116.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Heerlen → Cape Town
Cape Town ↔ Heerlen
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
696.6 km
Total: 1,392.6 km
Midpoint 696.6 km
1,392.6 km 15 hrs 7 min
Destination Heerlen -26.24625, 27.99334

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,392.6 km
Return-cycle span 2,785.2 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 7 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 696.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -31.11192, 24.39526
End -26.24625, 27.99334
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Heerlen
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Heerlen
6
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 2091, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Columbine Avenue and Rifle Range Roadd, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Braiders
    58 Earp Street
  • PEP
    Seranium Street, Johannesburg, 2190, Gauteng
  • Starlite Fashions
    Helen Joseph Street, Johannesburg
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 1862, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Heerlen
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Heerlen
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 2 nearby matches around Heerlen
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Heerlen
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Heerlen
6
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town from Heerlen? +
Cape Town is about 1,392.6 km from Heerlen by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Heerlen? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Heerlen 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 Cape Town to Heerlen? +
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 Cape Town to Heerlen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,331.25 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,342.28 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,596.96 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,618.02 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town to Heerlen? +
Yes. There are 15 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Foreshore
From Cape Town To Heerlen
: Paarl
From Cape Town To Heerlen
FW de Klerk Boulevard
From Cape Town To Heerlen
: Johannesburg
From Cape Town To Heerlen
ern Bypass
From Cape Town To Heerlen
ern Parkway
From Cape Town To Heerlen
Central Parkway
From Cape Town To Heerlen
Heerlen Place
From Cape Town To Heerlen

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Heerlen, Gauteng
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: 1,020.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,099.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,116.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,154.1 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,214.1 km

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