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Distance from E003 N3 N3 N3 to Heidelberg

N E003 N3 N3 N3 → Heidelberg
Road distance
1,357.1 km
N1 N2 N3 N5 R616
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,029.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
36
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 16 min
Return: 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
916 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,591.33
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,602.07
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,156.10
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,175.64
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,419.11
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,433.29
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,164.30
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,190.09
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,498.83
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,517.49
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,479.34
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,513.27
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
230° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
50° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.4543, 29.5588
End coords Destination point
-34.0900, 20.9586
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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E003 N3 N3 N3 to Heidelberg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,357.1 km in roughly 15 hrs 16 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
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1,357.1 km 15 hrs 16 min
Start E003 N3 N3 N3
Finish Heidelberg
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    15.6 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  3. Turn right
    0.2 km
  4. Take the exit ramp right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.9 km
  5. Merge slight right
    17.3 km
  6. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  8. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  9. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  10. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  11. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  12. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  13. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    646.5 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Donkin Street
    7.9 km
  16. Turn left
    172.4 km
  17. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Springbok Road
    0.1 km
  19. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  20. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  21. Turn left onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  22. Turn left onto Langenhoven Street
    31.9 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn right
    18.3 km
  24. Turn right onto Montagu Street
    2.0 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn right onto Montagu Street
    2.1 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Montagu Street
    0.0 km
  27. Continue onto Montagu Street
    5.5 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  29. Continue
    2.6 km
  30. Turn right towards N2: Mossel Bay
    0.6 km
  31. Merge slight right
    67.4 km
  32. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  33. Continue straight
    28.4 km
  34. Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    1.5 km
  35. Turn right
    0.0 km
  36. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R338.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Heidelberg → E003 N3 N3 N3 E003 N3 N3 N3 to Johannesburg E003 N3 N3 N3 to Pretoria E003 N3 N3 N3 to Cape Town E003 N3 N3 N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Heidelberg Pretoria to Heidelberg Cape Town to Heidelberg
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
678.6 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 38 min • 7 hrs 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
97.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
225.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
73.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Heidelberg
07:18 – 17:46
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 27 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 26 min
SunriseDawn break
07:18
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,672.73
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R27.14
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R271.42
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,971.30
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (32)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin E003 N3 N3 N3 -28.45428, 29.55880
Midpoint
678.6 km
Total: 1,357.1 km
Midpoint 678.6 km
1,357.1 km 15 hrs 16 min
Destination Heidelberg -34.08996, 20.95859

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,357.1 km
Return-cycle span 2,714.2 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 16 min
Maneuver count 36
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 678.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.45428, 29.55880
Midpoint -30.88730, 24.83462
End -34.08996, 20.95859
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Questions 9
How far is E003 N3 N3 N3 from Heidelberg? +
E003 N3 N3 N3 is about 1,357.1 km from Heidelberg by road.
How long does it take from E003 N3 N3 N3 to Heidelberg? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E003 N3 N3 N3 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 E003 N3 N3 N3 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 E003 N3 N3 N3 to Heidelberg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,591.33 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,602.07 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,156.10 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,175.64 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E003 N3 N3 N3 to Heidelberg? +
Yes. There are 5 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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Towns along the route

: Bergville
From E003 N3 N3 N3 To Heidelberg
: Harrismith
From E003 N3 N3 N3 To Heidelberg
Bethlehem
From E003 N3 N3 N3 To Heidelberg
: Bloemfontein
From E003 N3 N3 N3 To Heidelberg
: Cape Town
From E003 N3 N3 N3 To Heidelberg
: Mossel Bay
From E003 N3 N3 N3 To Heidelberg

Route Locations

Start area
E003 N3 N3 N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Heidelberg, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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