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Distance from Grahamstown to Heathfield

Grahamstown to Heathfield is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 872.5 km in roughly 10 hrs 25 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Grahamstown → Heathfield
Road distance
872.5 km
M10 M4 N2 R300
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
750.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
47
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 25 min
Start point
Carlisle Street
End point
Seven Oaks Road
Return: 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
625 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,666.08
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,672.99
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,029.20
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,041.76
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,198.30
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,207.42
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,677.42
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,693.99
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,892.50
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,904.50
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,522.92
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,544.73
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
261° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
81° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.3071, 26.5273
End coords Destination point
-34.0500, 18.4681
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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872.5 km 10 hrs 25 min
Start Grahamstown
Finish Heathfield
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Carlisle Street
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Knight Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Hill Street
    0.6 km
  4. Turn right onto Beaufort Street
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Grey Street
    1.1 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    119.0 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  9. Merge slight right
    197.6 km
  10. Continue straight
    32.7 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    1.7 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    4.0 km
  15. Continue straight
    63.9 km
  16. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  17. Continue straight
    5.8 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    3.4 km
  20. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    0.5 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay
    1.1 km
  24. Continue straight
    79.9 km
  25. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  26. Continue straight
    276.6 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain
    0.3 km
  28. Keep slight left at the fork towards R300: Mitchell's Plain
    1.0 km
  29. Merge slight right onto Cape Flats Freeway
    5.5 km
  30. At the end of the road, turn right onto Jakes Gerwel Drive
    1.8 km
  31. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M10
    0.4 km
  32. Turn sharp left onto Weltevreden Road
    1.1 km
  33. Turn right onto Varkens Vlei Road
    1.1 km
  34. Turn left
    0.2 km
  35. Turn slight right
    0.4 km
  36. Turn left
    0.6 km
  37. Turn right
    0.3 km
  38. Continue right onto Schaapkraal Road
    2.2 km
  39. Continue onto Schaapkraal Road
    0.3 km
  40. Continue straight onto 5th Avenue
    4.1 km
  41. Continue straight onto Retreat Road
    1.3 km
  42. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Retreat Road
    0.0 km
  43. Continue onto Retreat Road
    0.5 km
  44. Turn right onto 4th Avenue
    0.5 km
  45. Continue straight onto Canterbury Road
    0.4 km
  46. Turn left onto Seven Oaks Road
    0.2 km
  47. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
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 ↩ Heathfield → Grahamstown Grahamstown to Johannesburg Grahamstown to Pretoria Grahamstown to Cape Town Grahamstown to Durban Johannesburg to Heathfield Pretoria to Heathfield Cape Town to Heathfield
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
435.8 km
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 12 min • 5 hrs 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
62.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
145.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
47.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Heathfield
07:27 – 17:56
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,647.25
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R17.45
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R174.51
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,839.21
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (37)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Grahamstown Start: Carlisle Street -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint
435.8 km
Total: 872.5 km
Midpoint 435.8 km
872.5 km 10 hrs 25 min
Destination Heathfield End: Seven Oaks Road -34.05000, 18.46806

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 872.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,745.1 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 25 min
Maneuver count 47
Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 435.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.30706, 26.52726
Midpoint -33.98715, 22.54173
End -34.05000, 18.46806
Destination services

Available in Heathfield

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Heathfield
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Heathfield
5
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Heathfield
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Heathfield
6
  • Shell Select
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    148 Military Road, 7845, Western Cape
  • Shell
    102 Churchill Road, 7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7800, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Heathfield
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Heathfield
3
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Questions 9
How far is Grahamstown from Heathfield? +
Grahamstown is about 872.5 km from Heathfield by road.
How long does it take from Grahamstown to Heathfield? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Grahamstown to Heathfield 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 Grahamstown to Heathfield? +
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 Grahamstown to Heathfield? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,666.08 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,672.99 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,029.20 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,041.76 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Grahamstown to Heathfield? +
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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Towns along the route

: George
From Grahamstown To Heathfield
Mossel Bay
From Grahamstown To Heathfield
Cape Town
From Grahamstown To Heathfield
: Mitchell's Plain
From Grahamstown To Heathfield
Bellville
From Grahamstown To Heathfield

Route Locations

Start area
Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Heathfield, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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