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Distance from Checkers 318 Grays Inn Road Durban 4052 Kwazulu Natal to Heidelberg

N Checkers 318 Grays Inn Road Durban 4052 Kwazulu Natal → Heidelberg
Road distance
1,408.9 km
Highway dominant · M4 / N2 / N6
Checkers 318 Grays Inn Road Durban 4052 Kwazulu Natal to Heidelberg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,408.9 km in roughly 16 hrs 50 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,053.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.34×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
49
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 50 min
Return: 33 hrs 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1010 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,755.07
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,758.11
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,743.91
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,840.28
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,635.16
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,639.17
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,620.43
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,747.59
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R4,783.10
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R4,788.39
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R4,763.73
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R4,931.03
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
241° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
61° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.9231, 31.0030
End coords Destination point
-34.0900, 20.9586
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Checkers 318 Grays Inn Road Durban 4052 Kwazulu Natal → Heidelberg
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Car
1,408.9 km
16 hrs 50 min
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Two-wheeler
1,408.9 km
~21 hrs 40 min
65 km/h avg
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Supermarkets Near Checkers 318 Grays Inn Road Durban 4052 Kwazulu Natal

Checkers

318 Grays Inn Road, Durban, 4052, KwaZulu-Natal
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Fuel stations Near Checkers 318 Grays Inn Road Durban 4052 Kwazulu Natal

Shell

4240, KwaZulu-Natal 107 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Bonjour

Mthatha, 5100 283 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Quickshop

3 Umtata Street, Butterworth 382 km from start
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Convenience store Around halfway

Shell Select

5241, Eastern Cape 449 km from start
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Convenience store Around halfway

Shell

8 Old Transkei Road, 5241, Eastern Cape 449 km from start
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Food & drink Approaching Heidelberg

Boxes & Bites

Old Nick Village N2, Plettenberg Bay 852 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Heidelberg

Shell Select

6600, Western Cape 854 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Heidelberg

Shell Select

6571, Western Cape 878 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Heidelberg

Pick n Pay Express

56 Main Street, Knysna, 6570, Western Cape 879 km from start
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Convenience store Approaching Heidelberg

Bonjour

72 Main Road, Knysna, 6571 879 km from start
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Food & drink Approaching Heidelberg

Espresso Cafe

N2 Wild Oats Community Farmers Market, Sedgefield, 6573 899 km from start
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Food & drink Approaching Heidelberg

Fresh Bean Coffee Roastary

Wild Oats Community Farmers Market, Sedgefield, 6573 899 km from start
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Prince of Tarts

N2 Wild Oats Community Farmers Market, Sedgefield, 6573 899 km from start
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Familie Geheimpies

Wild Oats Market N2, Sedgefield 899 km from start
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1,408.9 km 16 hrs 50 min
Start Checkers 318 Grays Inn Road Durban 4052 Kwazulu Natal
Finish Heidelberg
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  1. Directions from Checkers 318 Grays Inn Road Durban 4052 Kwazulu Natal to Heidelberg via N2 and N6
    National highway route N2N6
  2. Directions from Checkers 318 Grays Inn Road Durban 4052 Kwazulu Natal to Heidelberg via M4
    Metro arterial route M4
  3. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left
    0.0 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Grays Inn Road
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left onto Brighton Road
    0.9 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left onto Brighton Road
    0.7 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left onto Bluff Road
    0.5 km
  9. Turn left onto Chamberlain Road
    0.7 km
  10. Turn right onto Quality Street
    0.3 km
  11. Take the ramp left towards M4: South Coast
    0.3 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Inkosi Albert Luthuli Freeway
    3.7 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.5 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.5 km
  15. Merge slight right
    105.4 km
  16. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  17. Turn right
    304.5 km
  18. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    217.9 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6
    0.5 km
  20. Merge slight right onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  21. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  22. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  23. Continue straight onto Currie Street
    1.0 km
  24. Turn right onto Fleet Street
    1.2 km
  25. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    136.1 km
  26. Continue straight onto Southwell Road
    98.5 km
  27. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Port Elizabeth
    0.5 km
  28. Merge slight right
    46.8 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  30. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  31. Merge slight right
    197.6 km
  32. Continue straight
    32.7 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  34. Continue
    1.7 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  36. Continue
    4.0 km
  37. Continue straight
    63.9 km
  38. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  39. Continue straight
    5.8 km
  40. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  41. Continue
    3.4 km
  42. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  43. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  44. Continue
    0.5 km
  45. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay
    1.1 km
  46. Continue straight
    79.9 km
  47. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  48. Continue straight
    28.4 km
  49. Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    1.5 km
  50. Turn right
    0.0 km
  51. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 11
Known total R500.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Umtentweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
704.3 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 25 min • 8 hrs 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
101.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
234.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
76.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Heidelberg
07:39 – 17:33
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:36
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 min
SunriseDawn break
07:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,889.06
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R28.18
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R281.77
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,199.01
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (39)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
5
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Checkers 318 Grays Inn Road Durban 4052 Kwazulu Natal -29.92314, 31.00296
Midpoint
704.3 km
Total: 1,408.9 km
Midpoint 704.3 km
1,408.9 km 16 hrs 50 min
Destination Heidelberg -34.08996, 20.95859

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,408.9 km
Return-cycle span 2,817.7 km
Traversal time 16 hrs 50 min
Maneuver count 49
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 704.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.92314, 31.00296
Midpoint -33.18304, 27.39194
End -34.08996, 20.95859
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How far is Checkers 318 Grays Inn Road Durban 4052 Kwazulu Natal from Heidelberg? +
Checkers 318 Grays Inn Road Durban 4052 Kwazulu Natal is about 1,408.9 km from Heidelberg by road.
How long does it take from Checkers 318 Grays Inn Road Durban 4052 Kwazulu Natal to Heidelberg? +
The drive usually takes about 16 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Checkers 318 Grays Inn Road Durban 4052 Kwazulu Natal to Heidelberg 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 Checkers 318 Grays Inn Road Durban 4052 Kwazulu Natal to Heidelberg? +
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 Checkers 318 Grays Inn Road Durban 4052 Kwazulu Natal to Heidelberg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,835.20 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,846.36 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,832.16 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,968.09 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Checkers 318 Grays Inn Road Durban 4052 Kwazulu Natal to Heidelberg? +
Yes. There are 11 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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