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Distance from Heidelberg R102 to Waterfront

N Heidelberg R102 → Waterfront
Road distance
275.7 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
234.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 19 min
Return: 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
199 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R526.52
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R528.70
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R641.27
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R645.24
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R694.71
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R697.59
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R846.12
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R851.36
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R914.09
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R917.88
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,113.32
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,120.21
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
274° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
94° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0900, 20.9586
End coords Destination point
-33.9031, 18.4217
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Heidelberg R102 to Waterfront is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 275.7 km in roughly 3 hrs 19 min.
Travel modes
Heidelberg R102 → Waterfront
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Car
275.7 km
3 hrs 19 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
275.7 km
~4 hrs 14 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
276 km
↑ 46 min faster
Flight time
33 min
With airport
~2 hrs 33 min
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275.7 km 3 hrs 19 min
Start Heidelberg R102
Finish Waterfront
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  1. Start your journey
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  2. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
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  3. Turn right onto Fourie Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Uys Street
    0.5 km
  5. Turn right onto Rainer Street
    0.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Eksteen Street
    0.3 km
  7. Turn right
    266.8 km
  8. Continue straight onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    4.9 km
  9. Continue straight onto Nelson Mandela Boulevard
    0.1 km
  10. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Avenue towards Waterfront
    0.1 km
  11. Continue straight onto Dock Road
    0.3 km
  12. Continue left onto Dock Road
    0.2 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dock Road
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  14. Continue onto Dock Road
    1.3 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dock Road
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  16. Continue onto Dock Road
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  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Breakwater Lane
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  18. Continue onto Breakwater Lane
    0.2 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Breakwater Lane
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  20. Continue onto Breakwater Lane
    0.2 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
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  22. Continue
    0.1 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork
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  24. Turn right
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  25. You have arrived at your destination
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Routes ↩ Waterfront → Heidelberg R102 Heidelberg R102 to Johannesburg Heidelberg R102 to Pretoria Heidelberg R102 to Cape Town Heidelberg R102 to Durban Johannesburg to Waterfront Pretoria to Waterfront Cape Town to Waterfront
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Halfway point
137.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 39 min • 1 hr 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
45.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Waterfront
07:29 – 17:55
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,152.61
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.51
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R55.15
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,213.27
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (27)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Heidelberg R102 -34.08996, 20.95859
Midpoint
137.7 km
Total: 275.7 km
Midpoint 137.7 km
275.7 km 3 hrs 19 min
Destination Waterfront -33.90306, 18.42167

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 275.7 km
Return-cycle span 551.5 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 19 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 9.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 137.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.08996, 20.95859
Midpoint -34.19828, 19.63398
End -33.90306, 18.42167
Destination services

Available in Waterfront

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8005, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Waterfront
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Waterfront
6
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Questions 9
How far is Heidelberg R102 from Waterfront? +
Heidelberg R102 is about 275.7 km from Waterfront by road.
How long does it take from Heidelberg R102 to Waterfront? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Heidelberg R102 to Waterfront in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Heidelberg R102 to Waterfront? +
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 Heidelberg R102 to Waterfront? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R526.52 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R528.70 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R641.27 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R645.24 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Heidelberg R102 to Waterfront? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

Cape Town ()
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CTICC
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Nelson Mandela Boulevard
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Breakwater Lane
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Route Locations

Start area
Heidelberg R102, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Waterfront
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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