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Distance from Heerengracht to Richmond

Heerengracht to Richmond is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 352.8 km in roughly 5 hrs 42 min.

N Heerengracht → Richmond
Road distance
352.8 km
R75
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
295.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 42 min
Return: 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
342 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
61.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R590.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R593.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R657.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R663.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R779.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R783.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R868.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R875.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,025.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,030.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,142.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,151.58
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
332° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
152° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.7575, 25.4176
End coords Destination point
-31.4131, 23.9436
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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352.8 km 5 hrs 42 min
Start Heerengracht
Finish Richmond
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Daniel Pienaar Street
    1.2 km
  4. Take the ramp left towards R75: Graaff-Reinet
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right
    197.9 km
  6. Continue straight
    23.1 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    2.6 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left onto Church Street
    0.1 km
  9. Turn left onto Caledon Street
    0.5 km
  10. Turn right onto Stockenstroom Street
    59.3 km
  11. Turn right
    66.7 km
  12. Turn right
    0.1 km
  13. Turn right
    0.1 km
  14. Turn left onto Loop Street
    0.4 km
  15. Turn right onto Market Street
    0.0 km
  16. Turn left
    0.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
176.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 51 min • 2 hrs 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
25.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
58.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
19.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Richmond
06:55 – 17:47
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
22 min
SunriseDawn break
06:55
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,474.87
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.06
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R70.57
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,552.49
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Heerengracht -33.75755, 25.41764
Midpoint
176.6 km
Total: 352.8 km
Midpoint 176.6 km
352.8 km 5 hrs 42 min
Destination Richmond -31.41306, 23.94361

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 352.8 km
Return-cycle span 705.7 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 42 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 176.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.75755, 25.41764
Midpoint -32.66124, 24.69126
End -31.41306, 23.94361
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Richmond
1

  • Richmond, 7090, Northern Cape
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Questions 9
How far is Heerengracht from Richmond? +
Heerengracht is about 352.8 km from Richmond by road.
How long does it take from Heerengracht to Richmond? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Heerengracht to Richmond in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Heerengracht to Richmond? +
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 Richmond? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R590.65 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R593.45 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R657.97 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R663.31 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Heerengracht to Richmond? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Graaff-Reinet
From Heerengracht To Richmond

Route Locations

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

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