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Distance from Heidelberg to Mossel Bay

Heidelberg to Mossel Bay is a practical regional trip, covering about 120.9 km in roughly 1 hr 25 min.

N Heidelberg → Mossel Bay
Road distance
120.9 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
110.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
7
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 25 min
End point
Marsh Street
Return: 2 hrs 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
85 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R202.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R203.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R225.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R227.35
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R267.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R268.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R297.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R299.98
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R351.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R353.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R391.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R394.70
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
96° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
276° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-34.0900, 20.9586
End coords Destination point
-34.1832, 22.1536
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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120.9 km 86 min
Start Heidelberg
Finish Mossel Bay
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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. Go straight
    7.4 km
  5. Turn slight left
    0.5 km
  6. Turn right onto Marsh Street
    1.8 km
  7. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Mossel Bay → Heidelberg Heidelberg to Johannesburg Heidelberg to Pretoria Heidelberg to Cape Town Heidelberg to Durban Johannesburg to Mossel Bay Pretoria to Mossel Bay Cape Town to Mossel Bay
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
60.4 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
42 min • 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
8.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
20.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
6.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mossel Bay
07:11 – 17:43
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 31 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 37 min
SunriseDawn break
07:11
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R505.51
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.42
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R24.19
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R532.12
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Heidelberg -34.08996, 20.95859
Midpoint
60.4 km
Total: 120.9 km
Midpoint 60.4 km
120.9 km 86 min
Destination Mossel Bay End: Marsh Street -34.18320, 22.15362

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 120.9 km
Return-cycle span 241.8 km
Traversal time 86 min
Maneuver count 7
Maneuver density 5.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 60.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.08996, 20.95859
Midpoint -34.20164, 21.51220
End -34.18320, 22.15362
Destination services

Available in Mossel Bay

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 5 nearby matches around Mossel Bay
5
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Mossel Bay
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Mossel Bay
2
  • Shell
    Mossel Bay, 6500, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Mossel Bay, 6506, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Mossel Bay
6
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Questions 8
How far is Heidelberg from Mossel Bay? +
Heidelberg is about 120.9 km from Mossel Bay by road.
How long does it take from Heidelberg to Mossel Bay? +
The drive usually takes about 86 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Heidelberg to Mossel Bay in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Heidelberg to Mossel Bay? +
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 Mossel Bay? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R202.45 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R203.40 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R225.52 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R227.35 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Heidelberg to Mossel Bay? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Heidelberg, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mossel Bay, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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