Distance from D52 N3 to Heidelbergweg

N D52 N3 → Heidelbergweg

Road distance

363.9 km

Provincial mix · N3 / R23 / R74

D52 N3 to Heidelbergweg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 363.9 km in roughly 4 hrs 18 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

320.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.14×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

4 hrs 18 min

End point

Heidelberg Road

Return: 8 hrs 37 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

258 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

84.4 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

4 hrs 48 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R711.63

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R712.41

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

334° NNW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

154° SSE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-28.8196, 29.7334

End coords Destination point

-26.2236, 28.3196

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 16 °C D52 N3 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 16 °C Heidelbergweg Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

D52 N3 → Heidelbergweg

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Car

363.9 km

4 hrs 18 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

363.9 km

~5 hrs 35 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 112 km to Pietermaritzburg Airport
✈ PZB → JNB (53 min)
🚗 12 km from OR Tambo International
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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start D52 N3

Finish Heidelbergweg

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from D52 N3 to Heidelbergweg via N3

National highway N3
Directions from D52 N3 to Heidelbergweg via R74 and R23

Provincial road routes R74R23
Start your journey

5.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R74: Colenso

0.7 km
Turn right towards R74: Colenso

0.0 km
Turn right

0.2 km
Turn right towards N3: Harrismith

0.5 km
Merge slight right

53.8 km
Continue straight

251.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork

23.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Heidelberg

0.6 km
Turn left onto Heidelberg Road

28.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 14

Known total R935.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Wilge

Road: 169

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Dalpark

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

Dalpark

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.50

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Halfway point

182.3 km

KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 9 min • 2 hrs 9 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

26.2 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

60.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

19.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

88.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Heidelbergweg

06:46 – 17:22

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:04

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 35 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

9 hrs 44 min

SunriseDawn break

06:46

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,521.13

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R7.28

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R72.78

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,601.19

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (6)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin D52 N3 -28.81963, 29.73340

Midpoint

182.3 km

Total: 363.9 km

Midpoint 182.3 km

363.9 km 4 hrs 18 min

Destination Heidelbergweg End: Heidelberg Road -26.22363, 28.31964

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng

One-way road span 363.9 km

Return-cycle span 727.8 km

Traversal time 4 hrs 18 min

Maneuver count 11

Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 182.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.81963, 29.73340

Midpoint -27.70991, 28.93397

End -26.22363, 28.31964

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Questions 9

How far is D52 N3 from Heidelbergweg? +

D52 N3 is about 363.9 km from Heidelbergweg by road.

How long does it take from D52 N3 to Heidelbergweg? +

The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from D52 N3 to Heidelbergweg in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from D52 N3 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 D52 N3 to Heidelbergweg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R711.63 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R712.41 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R708.75 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R733.64 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from D52 N3 to Heidelbergweg? +

Yes. There are 14 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

: Colenso

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Greytown

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: Harrismith

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: Heidelberg

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