Distance from Freeland Park to Heidelbergweg

N Freeland Park → Heidelbergweg

Road distance

581.0 km

Provincial mix · N2 / N3 / R23 / R603

Freeland Park to Heidelbergweg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 581.0 km in roughly 6 hrs 52 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

509.4 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.14×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 52 min

Start point

Escombe Crescent

End point

Heidelberg Road

Return: 13 hrs 44 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

412 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

84.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 37 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,169.23

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,173.84

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

331° NNW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

151° SSE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-30.2700, 30.7589

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 21 °C Freeland Park Clear Sky View Forecast → 18 °C Heidelbergweg Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

Freeland Park → Heidelbergweg

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Car

581.0 km

6 hrs 52 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

581.0 km

~8 hrs 56 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 78 km to Pietermaritzburg Airport
✈ PZB → JNB (53 min)
🚗 12 km from OR Tambo International
↑ 2 hrs 51 min faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Freeland Park

Finish Heidelbergweg

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Freeland Park to Heidelbergweg via N2 and N3

National highway route N2N3
Directions from Freeland Park to Heidelbergweg via R603 and R23

Provincial road routes R603R23
Head on Escombe Crescent

0.0 km
Continue left onto Freeland Road

0.2 km
Turn left onto Broadway Road

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.4 km
Turn right onto Dududu Road

1.1 km
Take the ramp right towards N2: Durban

0.4 km
Merge slight right

22.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603

0.5 km
Turn left onto Umbumbulu Road

29.0 km
Continue straight onto Sbu Mkhize Drive

37.5 km
Take the ramp straight towards N3

0.9 km
Merge slight right

184.9 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 22

Known total R1,376.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 22 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Wilge

Road: 169

R94.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Treverton Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R21.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

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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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

291.0 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 26 min • 3 hrs 26 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

41.8 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

96.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

31.4 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Heidelbergweg

06:49 – 17:21

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:05

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 31 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

5 hrs 5 min

SunriseDawn break

06:49

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,428.64

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.62

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R116.20

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,556.47

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (8)

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 Freeland Park Start: Escombe Crescent -30.27000, 30.75889

Midpoint

291.0 km

Total: 581.0 km

Midpoint 291.0 km

581.0 km 6 hrs 52 min

Destination Heidelbergweg End: Heidelberg Road -26.22363, 28.31964

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 581.0 km

Return-cycle span 1,162.0 km

Traversal time 6 hrs 52 min

Maneuver count 17

Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 291.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.27000, 30.75889

Midpoint -28.42073, 29.41820

End -26.22363, 28.31964

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Questions 9

How far is Freeland Park from Heidelbergweg? +

Freeland Park is about 581.0 km from Heidelbergweg by road.

How long does it take from Freeland Park to Heidelbergweg? +

The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Freeland Park 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 Freeland Park 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 Freeland Park to Heidelbergweg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,169.23 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,173.84 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,167.98 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,224.04 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Freeland Park to Heidelbergweg? +

Yes. There are 22 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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