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Distance from Heidelberg to D37

N Heidelberg → D37
Road distance
1,537.2 km
Provincial mix · N1 / N12 / N2 / N5 / R404 / R616
Heidelberg to D37 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,537.2 km in roughly 18 hrs 18 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,162.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
41
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 18 min
Return: 36 hrs 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1098 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,006.09
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,009.41
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,993.91
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,099.06
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,966.36
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,970.74
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,950.30
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R4,089.03
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R5,218.90
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R5,224.66
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R5,197.76
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R5,380.31
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
58° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
238° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0900, 20.9586
End coords Destination point
-28.0665, 30.9487
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 12 °C Heidelberg Heavy Rain View Forecast → 15 °C D37 Cloudy View Forecast →
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Heidelberg → D37
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Car
1,537.2 km
18 hrs 18 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,537.2 km
~23 hrs 38 min
65 km/h avg
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1,537.2 km 18 hrs 18 min
Start Heidelberg
Finish D37
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  1. Directions from Heidelberg to D37 via N2 and N12 and N1 and N5
    National highway route N2N12N1N5
  2. Directions from Heidelberg to D37 via R404 and R616
    Provincial road routes R404R616
  3. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    1.5 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    109.7 km
  6. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  7. Continue straight
    38.6 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R404: George Airport
    0.7 km
  9. Turn left towards R404: George Airport
    2.4 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    5.5 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Montagu Street
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Montagu Street
    4.0 km
  14. Turn left towards N12
    18.1 km
  15. Turn left
    32.0 km
  16. Turn right onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  17. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Springbok Road
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn right
    172.5 km
  22. Continue right towards N1
    7.8 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  24. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  25. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  27. Turn right
    66.5 km
  28. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  29. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  30. Merge slight right
    67.8 km
  31. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  32. Turn left
    12.3 km
  33. Turn left
    2.5 km
  34. Turn right
    61.9 km
  35. Turn right
    26.4 km
  36. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Victoria Street
    0.0 km
  37. Continue onto Victoria Street
    6.0 km
  38. Turn right
    45.4 km
  39. Continue straight onto Manzolwandle Road
    22.8 km
  40. At the end of the road, turn left
    8.0 km
  41. Turn right
    6.1 km
  42. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.6 km
  43. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 5
Known total R338.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ D37 → Heidelberg Heidelberg to Johannesburg Heidelberg to Pretoria Heidelberg to Cape Town Heidelberg to Durban Johannesburg to D37 Pretoria to D37 Cape Town to D37
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Halfway point
768.7 km
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 9 min • 9 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
110.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
255.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
83.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at D37
06:40 – 17:07
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:53
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 27 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
46 min
SunriseDawn break
06:40
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,425.62
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R30.74
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R307.45
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,763.81
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (31)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Heidelberg -34.08996, 20.95859
Midpoint
768.7 km
Total: 1,537.2 km
Midpoint 768.7 km
1,537.2 km 18 hrs 18 min
Destination D37 -28.06653, 30.94869

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 1,537.2 km
Return-cycle span 3,074.5 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 41
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 768.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.08996, 20.95859
Midpoint -30.46105, 25.60693
End -28.06653, 30.94869
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Questions 9
How far is Heidelberg from D37? +
Heidelberg is about 1,537.2 km from D37 by road.
How long does it take from Heidelberg to D37? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Heidelberg to D37 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 Heidelberg to D37? +
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 D37? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,006.09 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,009.41 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,993.91 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,099.06 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Heidelberg to D37? +
Yes. There are 5 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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