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Distance from Heidelberg to Beaches

Heidelberg to Beaches is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 179.9 km in roughly 2 hrs 7 min.

N Heidelberg → Beaches
Road distance
179.9 km
111.8 mi • 97.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
156.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 7 min
Return: 4 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 7 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R301.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R302.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R335.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R338.21
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R397.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R399.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R442.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R446.24
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R522.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R525.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R582.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R587.16
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 7 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 22 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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179.9 km 2 hrs 7 min
Start Heidelberg
Finish Beaches
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    1.5 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    109.7 km
  4. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  5. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  7. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    10.6 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    2.9 km
  12. Turn right onto Protea Lane
    0.6 km
  13. Turn right onto Hibiskus Street
    0.8 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
89.8 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 3 min • 1 hr 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Heidelberg → Beaches
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Heidelberg, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Beaches, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Heidelberg → Beaches
Heidelberg Origin postcode
Not available
Beaches Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to Worcester
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
80.3 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
87.3 km
George to Knysna Same province
125.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Beaches → Heidelberg
Heidelberg ↔ Beaches
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Heidelberg -34.08996, 20.95859
Midpoint
89.8 km
Total: 179.9 km
Midpoint 89.8 km
179.9 km 2 hrs 7 min
Destination Beaches -34.00578, 22.65907

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 179.9 km
Return-cycle span 359.8 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 7 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 7.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 89.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.08996, 20.95859
Midpoint -34.19566, 21.82361
End -34.00578, 22.65907
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How far is Heidelberg from Beaches? +
Heidelberg is about 179.9 km from Beaches by road.
How long does it take from Heidelberg to Beaches? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Heidelberg to Beaches in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Heidelberg to Beaches? +
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 to Beaches? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R301.16 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R302.58 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R335.48 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R338.21 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Heidelberg to Beaches? +
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 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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Towns along the route

: George
From Heidelberg To Beaches
Port Elizabeth
From Heidelberg To Beaches
: Knysna
From Heidelberg To Beaches
Protea Lane
From Heidelberg To Beaches

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 80.3 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 87.3 km
George to Knysna Same province
About 54.5 km Difference: 125.4 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 125.9 km
Cape Town to Somerset West Same province
About 42.3 km Difference: 137.6 km

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