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Distance from Heidelberg to Maseru

Heidelberg to Maseru is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,247.5 km in roughly 14 hrs 47 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Heidelberg → Maseru
Road distance
1,247.5 km
775.1 mi • 673.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,018.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
43
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 47 min
Return: 29 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
14 hrs 47 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,088.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,098.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,326.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,345.16
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,755.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,768.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,069.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,094.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,625.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,642.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,038.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,071.46
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
14 hrs 47 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
15 hrs 2 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,247.5 km 14 hrs 47 min
Start Heidelberg
Finish Maseru
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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
    71.2 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Johannesburg via Kimberley
    0.5 km
  25. Merge slight right
    409.5 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  27. Continue onto Memorial Street
    1.1 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  29. Continue onto Memorial Street
    3.1 km
  30. Continue straight onto Bishops
    0.7 km
  31. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  32. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  33. Turn left onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  34. Continue straight onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  35. Turn right onto Phakamile Mabija Street
    2.1 km
  36. Continue straight onto Transvaal
    68.9 km
  37. Turn left onto Magrieta Prinsloo Street
    63.1 km
  38. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  39. Continue
    225.1 km
  40. Turn right onto Modiri Molema Street
    0.7 km
  41. Continue straight onto Setlopo Road
    0.3 km
  42. Turn left
    0.2 km
  43. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls found 0
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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 N1 N1 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
624.6 km
Western Cape to North West
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 23 min • 7 hrs 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to North West
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Heidelberg → Maseru
Western Cape to North West
Start area Origin
Heidelberg, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Maseru, North West
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Heidelberg → Maseru
Heidelberg Origin postcode
Not available
Maseru Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape to North West
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
875.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
954.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
971.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Maseru → Heidelberg
Heidelberg ↔ Maseru
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Heidelberg -34.08996, 20.95859
Midpoint
624.6 km
Total: 1,247.5 km
Midpoint 624.6 km
1,247.5 km 14 hrs 47 min
Destination Maseru -25.87461, 25.64174

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to North West
One-way road span 1,247.5 km
Return-cycle span 2,495.0 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 43
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 624.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.08996, 20.95859
Midpoint -30.67081, 23.46110
End -25.87461, 25.64174
Destination services

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Service groups 6
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Maseru
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Maseru
6
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Maseru
1
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Maseru
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Maseru
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Maseru
6
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Questions 9
How far is Heidelberg from Maseru? +
Heidelberg is about 1,247.5 km from Maseru by road.
How long does it take from Heidelberg to Maseru? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Heidelberg to Maseru 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 Maseru? +
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 Maseru? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,088.28 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,098.16 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,326.30 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,345.16 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Heidelberg to Maseru? +
No tollgates are 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 Maseru
Port Elizabeth
From Heidelberg To Maseru
: George Airport
From Heidelberg To Maseru
Heroldsbaai
From Heidelberg To Maseru
: Oudtshoorn
From Heidelberg To Maseru
Uniondale
From Heidelberg To Maseru
: Beaufort
From Heidelberg To Maseru
: Johannesburg
From Heidelberg To Maseru
: Johannesburg via Kimberley
From Heidelberg To Maseru
Bishops
From Heidelberg To Maseru

Route Locations

Start area
Heidelberg, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Maseru, North West
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 George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 875.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 954.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 971.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,008.9 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Overlapping province
About 161.5 km Difference: 1,086.0 km

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