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Distance from Heidelberg to Johannesburg N3

Heidelberg to Johannesburg N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,330.0 km in roughly 14 hrs 40 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Heidelberg → Johannesburg N3
Road distance
1,330.0 km
M1 M2 M9 N1 N12 N2 R404
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,110.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 40 min
End point
Commissioner Street
Return: 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
880 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,226.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,236.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,480.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,500.23
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,937.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,951.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,272.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,298.91
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,865.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,883.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,305.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,340.67
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
40° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
220° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0900, 20.9586
End coords Destination point
-26.2050, 28.0497
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,330.0 km 14 hrs 40 min
Start Heidelberg
Finish Johannesburg N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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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
    38.6 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R404: George Airport
    0.7 km
  7. Turn left towards R404: George Airport
    2.4 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    5.5 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Montagu Street
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Montagu Street
    4.0 km
  12. Turn left towards N12
    18.1 km
  13. Turn left
    32.0 km
  14. Turn right onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  15. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  16. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Springbok Road
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right
    172.5 km
  20. Continue right towards N1
    7.8 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  22. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  23. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  24. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  26. Continue straight
    6.9 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight right towards M2: Stad
    0.5 km
  28. Merge slight right
    0.8 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M9: Rissikstraat
    0.6 km
  30. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  31. Continue straight onto Rissik Street
    0.5 km
  32. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    0.8 km
  33. Turn right onto Polly Street
    0.1 km
  34. Turn right onto Commissioner Street
    0.1 km
  35. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Johannesburg N3 → Heidelberg Heidelberg to Johannesburg Heidelberg to Pretoria Heidelberg to Cape Town Heidelberg to Durban Johannesburg to Johannesburg N3 Pretoria to Johannesburg N3 Cape Town to Johannesburg N3
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Halfway point
665.5 km
Western Cape to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 20 min • 7 hrs 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
95.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
221.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
71.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg N3
06:32 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 22 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,559.25
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R26.60
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R265.99
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,851.85
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (29)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Heidelberg -34.08996, 20.95859
Midpoint
665.5 km
Total: 1,330.0 km
Midpoint 665.5 km
1,330.0 km 14 hrs 40 min
Destination Johannesburg N3 End: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Gauteng
One-way road span 1,330.0 km
Return-cycle span 2,659.9 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 40 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 665.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.08996, 20.95859
Midpoint -30.94088, 24.71625
End -26.20500, 28.04972
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Service groups 8
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3
6
  • Jam Clothing
    57 Von Weilligh Street
  • Footgear
    86 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Mr Price
    Kerk Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Markham
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Spitz
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Rage
    85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 5 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3
6
  • Usave
    156 Albertina Sisulu Road, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
  • Spar
    Johannesburg
  • Quickshop
    Johannesburg
  • Game
    Rissik Street, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Boxer
    Noord Street, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
  • Shoprite
    120 End Street, Johannesburg, 2094, Gauteng
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Johannesburg N3
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg N3
6
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Questions 9
How far is Heidelberg from Johannesburg N3? +
Heidelberg is about 1,330.0 km from Johannesburg N3 by road.
How long does it take from Heidelberg to Johannesburg N3? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Heidelberg to Johannesburg N3 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 Johannesburg N3? +
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 Johannesburg N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,226.36 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,236.89 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,480.12 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,500.23 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Heidelberg to Johannesburg N3? +
Yes. There are 11 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

: George
From Heidelberg To Johannesburg N3
Port Elizabeth
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: George Airport
From Heidelberg To Johannesburg N3
Heroldsbaai
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: Oudtshoorn
From Heidelberg To Johannesburg N3
Uniondale
From Heidelberg To Johannesburg N3
: Beaufort
From Heidelberg To Johannesburg N3
: Johannesburg
From Heidelberg To Johannesburg N3
ern Bypass
From Heidelberg To Johannesburg N3
: Stad
From Heidelberg To Johannesburg N3

Route Locations

Start area
Heidelberg, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg N3, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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