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Distance from Heidelberg to Lions River

N Heidelberg → Lions River
Road distance
1,462.6 km
N1 N12 N2 N5 R404
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,009.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.45×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 33 min
Return: 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
993 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,792.70
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,804.29
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,401.37
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,422.43
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,684.81
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,700.10
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,487.92
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,515.70
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,848.44
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,868.55
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,905.15
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,941.72
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
62° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
242° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0900, 20.9586
End coords Destination point
-29.4666, 30.1558
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Heidelberg to Lions River is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,462.6 km in roughly 16 hrs 33 min.
Travel modes
Heidelberg → Lions River
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Car
1,462.6 km
16 hrs 33 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,462.6 km
~22 hrs 30 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
1,463 km
↑ 11 hrs 37 min faster
Flight time
2 hrs 55 min
With airport
~4 hrs 55 min
Estimated. Includes ~2h airport procedures. Check actual schedules for Heidelberg to Lions River.
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1,462.6 km 16 hrs 33 min
Start Heidelberg
Finish Lions River
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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
    644.6 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  25. Turn right
    66.5 km
  26. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  27. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  28. Merge slight right
    183.2 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Currys Post
    0.4 km
  30. At the end of the road, turn right
    5.9 km
  31. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.3 km
  32. Turn right
    0.0 km
  33. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 13
Known total R779.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Lions River → Heidelberg Heidelberg to Johannesburg Heidelberg to Pretoria Heidelberg to Cape Town Heidelberg to Durban Johannesburg to Lions River Pretoria to Lions River Cape Town to Lions River
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
731.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 16 min • 8 hrs 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
105.3 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
243.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
79.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lions River
06:34 – 17:16
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 8 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,113.57
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R29.25
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R292.52
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,435.34
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (26)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Heidelberg -34.08996, 20.95859
Midpoint
731.5 km
Total: 1,462.6 km
Midpoint 731.5 km
1,462.6 km 16 hrs 33 min
Destination Lions River -29.46660, 30.15579

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,462.6 km
Return-cycle span 2,925.2 km
Traversal time 16 hrs 33 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 731.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.08996, 20.95859
Midpoint -30.61710, 25.28660
End -29.46660, 30.15579
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Service groups 1
Schools
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Lions River
2
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Questions 9
How far is Heidelberg from Lions River? +
Heidelberg is about 1,462.6 km from Lions River by road.
How long does it take from Heidelberg to Lions River? +
The drive usually takes about 16 hrs 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Heidelberg to Lions River 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 Lions River? +
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 Lions River? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,792.70 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,804.29 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,401.37 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,422.43 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Heidelberg to Lions River? +
Yes. There are 13 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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: Beaufort
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: Johannesburg
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: Senekal
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Theunissen
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Route Locations

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

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