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Distance from Heerengracht to Gabriels

N Heerengracht → Gabriels
Road distance
721.0 km
N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
606.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
43
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 48 min
End point
Gabriels
Return: 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
528 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,376.66
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,382.37
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,676.70
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,687.08
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,816.42
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,823.96
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,212.31
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,226.01
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,390.03
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,399.94
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,910.93
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,928.96
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
267° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
87° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-33.7575, 25.4176
End coords Destination point
-33.9044, 18.8509
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Heerengracht to Gabriels is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 721.0 km in roughly 8 hrs 48 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Heerengracht → Gabriels
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Car
721.0 km
8 hrs 48 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
721.0 km
~11 hrs 5 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
721 km
↑ 5 hrs 21 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 26 min
With airport
~3 hrs 26 min
Estimated. Includes ~2h airport procedures. Check actual schedules for Heerengracht to Gabriels.
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721.0 km 8 hrs 48 min
Start Heerengracht
Finish Gabriels
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Goedehoop Avenue
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Daniel Pienaar Street
    0.6 km
  5. Continue straight onto Thorn Street
    0.3 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left onto Graaff Reinet Road
    1.0 km
  7. Continue straight onto Church Street
    0.3 km
  8. Turn right onto Caledon Street
    0.6 km
  9. Turn left onto Cuyler Street
    0.8 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cuyler Street
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Cuyler Street
    0.8 km
  12. Continue straight onto Uitenhage Road
    12.4 km
  13. Continue straight onto Witteklip Road
    5.8 km
  14. Go straight onto Cape Road
    4.5 km
  15. Take the ramp right towards N2: Humansdorp
    0.6 km
  16. Merge slight right onto Great West Way
    159.5 km
  17. Continue straight
    32.7 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    1.7 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    4.0 km
  22. Continue straight
    63.9 km
  23. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  24. Continue straight
    5.8 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    3.4 km
  27. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  29. Continue
    0.5 km
  30. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Mossel Bay
    1.1 km
  31. Continue straight
    79.9 km
  32. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  33. Continue straight
    256.2 km
  34. Turn right onto Old Main Road towards Kuilsrivier
    1.8 km
  35. Turn left
    0.1 km
  36. Continue slight left
    0.2 km
  37. Turn left onto Broadway Boulevard
    12.0 km
  38. Continue straight onto Strand Road
    4.6 km
  39. Continue straight onto Adam Tas Street
    2.5 km
  40. Turn left onto Long Street
    0.1 km
  41. Continue right onto Long Street
    1.6 km
  42. Turn right onto Gabriels
    0.2 km
  43. 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 ↩ Gabriels → Heerengracht Heerengracht to Johannesburg Heerengracht to Pretoria Heerengracht to Cape Town Heerengracht to Durban Johannesburg to Gabriels Pretoria to Gabriels Cape Town to Gabriels
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Halfway point
360.1 km
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 24 min • 4 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
51.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
119.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
38.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Gabriels
07:27 – 17:53
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 27 min
SunriseDawn break
07:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,013.67
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.42
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R144.19
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,172.29
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (28)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Heerengracht -33.75755, 25.41764
Midpoint
360.1 km
Total: 721.0 km
Midpoint 360.1 km
721.0 km 8 hrs 48 min
Destination Gabriels End: Gabriels -33.90439, 18.85094

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 721.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,441.9 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 48 min
Maneuver count 43
Maneuver density 6.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 360.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.75755, 25.41764
Midpoint -34.18211, 22.04953
End -33.90439, 18.85094
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Gabriels
4
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Gabriels
2
  • PEP
    43 Andringa Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, Western Cape
  • Holmes Brothers
    55 Dorp, Stellenbosch, 7600
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Gabriels
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Gabriels
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Gabriels
1
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Questions 9
How far is Heerengracht from Gabriels? +
Heerengracht is about 721.0 km from Gabriels by road.
How long does it take from Heerengracht to Gabriels? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Heerengracht to Gabriels 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 Heerengracht to Gabriels? +
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 Heerengracht to Gabriels? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,376.66 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,382.37 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,676.70 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,687.08 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Heerengracht to Gabriels? +
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

: Humansdorp
From Heerengracht To Gabriels
Great Way
From Heerengracht To Gabriels
: George
From Heerengracht To Gabriels
Mossel Bay
From Heerengracht To Gabriels
Cape Town
From Heerengracht To Gabriels
Kuilsrivier
From Heerengracht To Gabriels
Broadway Boulevard
From Heerengracht To Gabriels
Stellenbosch
From Heerengracht To Gabriels
Wellington
From Heerengracht To Gabriels
Franschnoek
From Heerengracht To Gabriels

Route Locations

Start area
Heerengracht, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Gabriels, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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