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Distance from Heidelberg to Meyerton

Heidelberg to Meyerton is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,298.8 km in roughly 14 hrs 27 min.

N Heidelberg → Meyerton
Road distance
1,298.8 km
807.1 mi • 701.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,076.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 27 min
Return: 28 hrs 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
14 hrs 27 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,174.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,184.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,422.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,441.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,868.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,882.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,195.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,221.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,774.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,792.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,204.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,239.08
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
14 hrs 27 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
14 hrs 42 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,298.8 km 14 hrs 27 min
Start Heidelberg
Finish Meyerton
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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
    843.1 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R59: Parys
    0.5 km
  25. Turn right
    53.1 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R551: Meyerton
    1.1 km
  27. Turn right onto Johan le Roux Road
    1.7 km
  28. Turn left onto Galloway Street
    1.0 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Galloway Street
    0.0 km
  30. Continue onto Galloway Street
    0.2 km
  31. Turn right onto Boet Kruger Street
    0.1 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R261.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
649.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 13 min • 7 hrs 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Heidelberg → Meyerton
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Heidelberg, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Meyerton
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Heidelberg → Meyerton
Heidelberg Origin postcode
Not available
Meyerton Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
926.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,005.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,022.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Meyerton → Heidelberg
Heidelberg ↔ Meyerton
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Heidelberg -34.08996, 20.95859
Midpoint
649.9 km
Total: 1,298.8 km
Midpoint 649.9 km
1,298.8 km 14 hrs 27 min
Destination Meyerton -26.55833, 28.01972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,298.8 km
Return-cycle span 2,597.7 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 27 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 649.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.08996, 20.95859
Midpoint -31.00544, 24.57180
End -26.55833, 28.01972
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Meyerton
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Meyerton
1
  • Shell
    256 Verwoerd Road, 1961, Mpumalanga
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Meyerton
4
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Questions 9
How far is Heidelberg from Meyerton? +
Heidelberg is about 1,298.8 km from Meyerton by road.
How long does it take from Heidelberg to Meyerton? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Heidelberg to Meyerton 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 Meyerton? +
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 Meyerton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,174.25 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,184.54 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,422.07 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,441.71 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Heidelberg to Meyerton? +
Yes. There are 3 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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Towns along the route

: George
From Heidelberg To Meyerton
Port Elizabeth
From Heidelberg To Meyerton
: George Airport
From Heidelberg To Meyerton
Heroldsbaai
From Heidelberg To Meyerton
: Oudtshoorn
From Heidelberg To Meyerton
Uniondale
From Heidelberg To Meyerton
: Beaufort
From Heidelberg To Meyerton
: Johannesburg
From Heidelberg To Meyerton
: Parys
From Heidelberg To Meyerton
Sasolburg
From Heidelberg To Meyerton

Route Locations

Start area
Heidelberg, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Meyerton
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: 926.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,005.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,022.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,060.3 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,120.3 km

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