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Distance from Central to Heidelbergweg

Central to Heidelbergweg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,090.5 km in roughly 12 hrs 12 min.

N Central → Heidelbergweg
Road distance
1,090.5 km
677.6 mi • 588.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
899.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 12 min
Return: 24 hrs 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
12 hrs 12 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,825.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,834.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,033.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,050.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,408.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,420.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,683.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,704.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,169.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,184.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,530.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,559.11
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Heidelbergweg
8.2°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
6.9°C
Day range High / low
H 19° • L 8°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
6 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

1,090.5 km 12 hrs 12 min
Start Central
Finish Heidelbergweg
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Havelock Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Lawrence Street
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Russell Road
    0.6 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork towards M4
    0.4 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Settlers Way
    4.9 km
  6. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  7. Merge slight right
    45.1 km
  8. Continue straight
    194.6 km
  9. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  10. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.7 km
  11. Turn left onto Park Street
    95.2 km
  12. Turn left
    0.8 km
  13. Continue left
    95.9 km
  14. Take the exit ramp straight towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  15. Merge slight right
    606.5 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    18.9 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.8 km
  18. Merge slight right
    19.9 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23
    0.6 km
  20. Turn left onto Heidelberg Road
    3.4 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 22
Known total R559.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 22 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
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 -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
546.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 6 min • 6 hrs 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Central → Heidelbergweg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Central
Destination area Arrival
Heidelbergweg, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Central → Heidelbergweg
Central Origin postcode
Not available
Heidelbergweg 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
718.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
797.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
814.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Heidelbergweg → Central
Central ↔ Heidelbergweg
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Central -33.96297, 25.61435
Midpoint
546.1 km
Total: 1,090.5 km
Midpoint 546.1 km
1,090.5 km 12 hrs 12 min
Destination Heidelbergweg -26.22363, 28.31964

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,090.5 km
Return-cycle span 2,181.0 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 12 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 546.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.96297, 25.61435
Midpoint -30.09274, 25.77008
End -26.22363, 28.31964
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Heidelbergweg
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Heidelbergweg
2
  • Woolworths
    Benoni, 1501
  • PEP
    Pretoria Road, Johannesburg, 1501, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Heidelbergweg
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Heidelbergweg
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Heidelbergweg
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Heidelbergweg
1
  • Edgars
    Tom Jones Street, Benoni, 1500
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Central from Heidelbergweg? +
Central is about 1,090.5 km from Heidelbergweg by road.
How long does it take from Central to Heidelbergweg? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Central to Heidelbergweg 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 Central to Heidelbergweg? +
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 Central to Heidelbergweg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,825.49 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,834.13 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,033.56 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,050.05 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Central to Heidelbergweg? +
Yes. There are 22 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

Settlers Way
From Central To Heidelbergweg
: Grahamstown
From Central To Heidelbergweg
: Bloemfontein
From Central To Heidelbergweg
ern Bypass
From Central To Heidelbergweg
: Springs
From Central To Heidelbergweg

Route Locations

Start area
Central
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Heidelbergweg, 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: 718.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 797.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 814.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 851.9 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 911.9 km

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