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Distance from Frankfort to Heilbron

Frankfort to Heilbron is a practical regional trip, covering about 56.0 km in roughly 54 min.

N Frankfort → Heilbron
Road distance
56 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
52.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
54 min
Start point
Nieuw Street
End point
Heil Street
Return: 1 hr 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
54 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
61.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R106.88
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R107.32
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R130.17
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R130.98
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R141.02
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R141.61
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R171.76
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R172.82
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R185.55
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R186.32
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R225.99
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R227.39
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
269° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
89° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.2788, 28.4978
End coords Destination point
-27.2864, 27.9694
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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56 km 55 min
Start Frankfort
Finish Heilbron
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Nieuw Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Princess Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Frankfort Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn left onto J.J. Hadebe Street
    0.6 km
  5. Turn right
    0.3 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    52.2 km
  7. Turn right
    0.5 km
  8. Turn right
    1.6 km
  9. Turn left onto Heil Street
    0.3 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
28.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
27 min • 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
4.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
9.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
93.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Heilbron
06:37 – 17:31
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 53 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 49 min
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R233.97
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.12
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R11.19
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R246.28
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Frankfort Start: Nieuw Street -27.27879, 28.49783
Midpoint
28.0 km
Total: 56 km
Midpoint 28.0 km
56 km 55 min
Destination Heilbron End: Heil Street -27.28639, 27.96944

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 56 km
Return-cycle span 112 km
Traversal time 55 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 17.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 28.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.27879, 28.49783
Midpoint -27.31410, 28.23298
End -27.28639, 27.96944
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How far is Frankfort from Heilbron? +
Frankfort is about 56 km from Heilbron by road.
How long does it take from Frankfort to Heilbron? +
The drive usually takes about 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Frankfort to Heilbron in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Frankfort to Heilbron? +
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 Frankfort to Heilbron? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R106.88 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R107.32 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R130.17 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R130.98 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Frankfort to Heilbron? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Frankfort
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Heilbron
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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