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Distance from E 47 to Heidelberg

N E 47 → Heidelberg
Road distance
608.1 km
Highway dominant · M4 / N2
E 47 to Heidelberg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 608.1 km in roughly 7 hrs 12 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
526.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 12 min
Start point
East
Return: 14 hrs 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
432 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 57 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,189.19
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,190.50
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,184.37
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,225.97
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,569.07
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,570.80
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,562.71
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,617.60
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,064.57
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,066.85
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,056.20
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,128.42
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
259° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
79° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.2834, 26.5624
End coords Destination point
-34.0900, 20.9586
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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E 47 → Heidelberg
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Car
608.1 km
7 hrs 12 min
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Two-wheeler
608.1 km
~9 hrs 21 min
65 km/h avg
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Quickshop

Grahamstown 4 km from start
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Fuel stations Near E 47

Shell

67 Beaufort Street, 6139, Eastern Cape 4 km from start
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Food & drink Before halfway

Boxes & Bites

Old Nick Village N2, Plettenberg Bay 307 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Quickshop

Plettenberg Bay 307 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Shell Select

6600, Western Cape 309 km from start
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Convenience store Around halfway

Shell Select

6571, Western Cape 336 km from start
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Convenience store Around halfway

Pick n Pay Express

56 Main Street, Knysna, 6570, Western Cape 336 km from start
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Convenience store Around halfway

Bonjour

72 Main Road, Knysna, 6571 337 km from start
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Convenience store Past halfway

Shell Select

6573, Western Cape 357 km from start
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Food & drink Past halfway

Treats by Louisa

Mosaic Market N2, Sedgefield 359 km from start
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Food & drink Past halfway

Familie Geheimpies

Wild Oats Market N2, Sedgefield 360 km from start
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Food & drink Past halfway

Garden of Aidan

Wild Oats Farmers Market N2, Sedgefield 360 km from start
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Food & drink Past halfway

Fresh Bean Coffee Roastary

Wild Oats Community Farmers Market, Sedgefield, 6573 360 km from start
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Fuel stations Approaching Heidelberg

Shell

Mossel Bay, 6506, Western Cape 424 km from start
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Convenience store Near Heidelberg

Quickshop

Riversdale 500 km from start
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608.1 km 7 hrs 12 min
Start E 47
Finish Heidelberg
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from E 47 to Heidelberg via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Directions from E 47 to Heidelberg via M4
    Metro arterial route M4
  3. Head on East
    0.1 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Nxanxadi
    0.1 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left onto Nompondo Street
    0.9 km
  6. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  7. Turn left
    0.5 km
  8. Turn right onto Beaufort Street
    1.6 km
  9. Continue straight onto Raglan Road
    0.9 km
  10. Continue straight onto Beaufort Street
    1.6 km
  11. Continue straight onto Grey Street
    1.1 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    119.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  15. Merge slight right
    197.6 km
  16. Continue straight
    32.7 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    1.7 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    4.0 km
  21. Continue straight
    63.9 km
  22. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  23. Continue straight
    5.8 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  25. Continue
    3.4 km
  26. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  28. Continue
    0.5 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay
    1.1 km
  30. Continue straight
    79.9 km
  31. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  32. Continue straight
    28.4 km
  33. Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    1.5 km
  34. Turn right
    0.0 km
  35. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 3
Known total R219.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 3 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
Routes ↩ Heidelberg → E 47 E 47 to Johannesburg E 47 to Pretoria E 47 to Cape Town E 47 to Durban Johannesburg to Heidelberg Pretoria to Heidelberg Cape Town to Heidelberg
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Halfway point
303.7 km
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 36 min • 3 hrs 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
43.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
101.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
32.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Heidelberg
07:35 – 17:33
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:34
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,541.94
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.16
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R121.62
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,675.73
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (26)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin E 47 Start: East -33.28339, 26.56237
Midpoint
303.7 km
Total: 608.1 km
Midpoint 303.7 km
608.1 km 7 hrs 12 min
Destination Heidelberg -34.08996, 20.95859

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 608.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,216.2 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 12 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 303.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.28339, 26.56237
Midpoint -33.97229, 23.82859
End -34.08996, 20.95859
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Questions 9
How far is E 47 from Heidelberg? +
E 47 is about 608.1 km from Heidelberg by road.
How long does it take from E 47 to Heidelberg? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E 47 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 E 47 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 E 47 to Heidelberg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,223.78 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,228.60 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,222.47 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,281.14 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E 47 to Heidelberg? +
Yes. There are 3 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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