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Distance from Heidelberg to Potchefstroom

Heidelberg to Potchefstroom is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,244.1 km in roughly 14 hrs 41 min.

N Heidelberg → Potchefstroom
Road distance
1,244.1 km
773.0 mi • 671.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,009.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
47
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 41 min
Return: 29 hrs 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
14 hrs 41 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,082.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,092.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,319.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,338.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,747.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,760.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,061.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,085.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,615.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,632.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,027.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,060.42
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
14 hrs 41 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
14 hrs 56 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,244.1 km 14 hrs 41 min
Start Heidelberg
Finish Potchefstroom
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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
    104.8 km
  37. Continue straight
    6.1 km
  38. Continue straight
    186.4 km
  39. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  40. Continue
    24.3 km
  41. Continue straight
    31.9 km
  42. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.8 km
  43. Turn right onto Retief Street
    0.4 km
  44. Turn right onto Luke Street
    0.1 km
  45. Turn left
    0.0 km
  46. Turn right
    0.0 km
  47. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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
622.6 km
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
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Heidelberg → Potchefstroom
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Heidelberg, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Potchefstroom
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Heidelberg → Potchefstroom
Heidelberg Origin postcode
Not available
Potchefstroom 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
871.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
951.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
967.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Potchefstroom → Heidelberg
Heidelberg ↔ Potchefstroom
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Heidelberg -34.08996, 20.95859
Midpoint
622.6 km
Total: 1,244.1 km
Midpoint 622.6 km
1,244.1 km 14 hrs 41 min
Destination Potchefstroom -26.70778, 27.09583

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,244.1 km
Return-cycle span 2,488.2 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 41 min
Maneuver count 47
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 622.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.08996, 20.95859
Midpoint -30.68687, 23.45135
End -26.70778, 27.09583
Destination services

Available in Potchefstroom

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Potchefstroom
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Potchefstroom
3
  • PEP
    Potchefstroom, 2531, North West
  • Woolworths
    55 Nelson Mandela Drive Mooirivier Mall, Potchefstroom, 2531
  • PEP
    Potchefstroom, 2531, North West
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Potchefstroom
6
  • Standard Bank
    Walter Sisulu Avenue
  • African Bank
    James Moroka Avenue
  • Nedbank
    Nelson Mandela Drive, Potchefstroom, 2550
  • ABSA
    Govan Mbeki Drive, Potchefstroom, 2550
  • FNB
    Nelson Mandela Drive, Potchefstroom, 2531
  • Standard Bank
    Nelson Mandela Drive, Potchefstroom, 2531
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Potchefstroom
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Potchefstroom
6
  • Pick n Pay
    Walter Sisulu Avenue, Potchefstroom, 2531, Free State
  • Quickshop
    Potchefstroom
  • Shoprite
    Potchefstroom, 2531, North West
  • Superspar
    140 Albert Luthuli Drive, Potchefstroom
  • Quickshop
    Potchefstroom
  • Bonjour
    35 Chief Albert Luthuli Drive, Potchefstroom, 2531
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Potchefstroom
1
Destination brief

Travelling to Potchefstroom

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature North West university and business city
Standout Working city with academic and regional value
Potchefstroom carries a mixed identity of study, sport, business and practical urban services, which makes it more substantial than a simple pass-through North West city.
Best for Who this destination suits
University travel Business trip Regional city stay Sport and event travel
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Campus-side, business-centre and residential arrivals differ enough that the exact suburb or address should be named before departure.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Potchefstroom as a North West city base for academic travel, sport, business and regional road movement.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Tourism information for Potchefstroom highlights a thriving business community
The city supports shops, restaurants and local products
It functions as both a city stay and a practical regional node
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Questions 9
How far is Heidelberg from Potchefstroom? +
Heidelberg is about 1,244.1 km from Potchefstroom by road.
How long does it take from Heidelberg to Potchefstroom? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Heidelberg to Potchefstroom 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 Potchefstroom? +
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 Potchefstroom? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,082.62 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,092.47 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,319.99 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,338.80 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Heidelberg to Potchefstroom? +
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. 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 Potchefstroom
Port Elizabeth
From Heidelberg To Potchefstroom
: George Airport
From Heidelberg To Potchefstroom
Heroldsbaai
From Heidelberg To Potchefstroom
: Oudtshoorn
From Heidelberg To Potchefstroom
Uniondale
From Heidelberg To Potchefstroom
: Beaufort
From Heidelberg To Potchefstroom
: Johannesburg
From Heidelberg To Potchefstroom
: Johannesburg via Kimberley
From Heidelberg To Potchefstroom
Bishops
From Heidelberg To Potchefstroom

Route Locations

Start area
Heidelberg, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Potchefstroom
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: 871.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 951.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 967.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,005.5 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,065.5 km

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