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Distance from Essenwood Way to Heidelbergweg

Essenwood Way to Heidelbergweg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 579.5 km in roughly 7 hrs 2 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Essenwood Way → Heidelbergweg
Road distance
579.5 km
360.1 mi • 312.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
464.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 2 min
Return: 14 hrs 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 2 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R970.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R974.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,080.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,089.35
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,279.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,285.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,425.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,437.33
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,684.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,692.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,876.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,891.23
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 2 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 17 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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579.5 km 7 hrs 2 min
Start Essenwood Way
Finish Heidelbergweg
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Essenwood Way
    0.4 km
  2. Turn left onto Via Richardia
    0.6 km
  3. Turn right onto Albizia Avenue
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left onto South East Central
    1.3 km
  5. Continue straight onto East Central Arterial
    1.2 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto John Ross Highway
    59.7 km
  7. Turn right
    150.5 km
  8. Turn left
    6.0 km
  9. Turn left
    23.1 km
  10. Turn right
    75.6 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right
    38.5 km
  12. Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street
    1.1 km
  13. Turn right onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    0.7 km
  14. Continue straight onto Dan Pienaar Street
    79.7 km
  15. Continue straight onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.7 km
  17. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  18. Turn left
    1.3 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    0.6 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    1.0 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  24. Continue
    71.4 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    24.3 km
  27. Turn right towards N3: Johannesburg
    0.6 km
  28. Merge slight right
    11.2 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Heidelberg
    0.6 km
  30. Turn left onto Heidelberg Road
    28.0 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 2
Known total R31.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
289.9 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 31 min • 3 hrs 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Essenwood Way → Heidelbergweg
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Start area Origin
Essenwood Way, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Heidelbergweg, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Essenwood Way → Heidelbergweg
Essenwood Way Origin postcode
Not available
Heidelbergweg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
286.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
303.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
207.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Heidelbergweg → Essenwood Way
Essenwood Way ↔ Heidelbergweg
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Essenwood Way -28.75342, 32.06663
Midpoint
289.9 km
Total: 579.5 km
Midpoint 289.9 km
579.5 km 7 hrs 2 min
Destination Heidelbergweg -26.22363, 28.31964

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
One-way road span 579.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,158.9 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 2 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 289.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.75342, 32.06663
Midpoint -27.64985, 30.25564
End -26.22363, 28.31964
Destination services

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Service groups 6
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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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Questions 9
How far is Essenwood Way from Heidelbergweg? +
Essenwood Way is about 579.5 km from Heidelbergweg by road.
How long does it take from Essenwood Way to Heidelbergweg? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Essenwood Way 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 Essenwood Way 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 Essenwood Way to Heidelbergweg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R970.03 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R974.61 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,080.59 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,089.35 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Essenwood Way to Heidelbergweg? +
Yes. There are 2 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

Via Richardia
From Essenwood Way To Heidelbergweg
Central
From Essenwood Way To Heidelbergweg
Central Arterial
From Essenwood Way To Heidelbergweg
: Johannesburg
From Essenwood Way To Heidelbergweg
: Heidelberg
From Essenwood Way To Heidelbergweg
Benoni
From Essenwood Way To Heidelbergweg

Route Locations

Start area
Essenwood Way, KwaZulu-Natal
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 286.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 303.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 207.0 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 424.3 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 425.0 km

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