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Distance from Heidelberg to Sasolburg

N Heidelberg → Sasolburg
Road distance
1,262.7 km
Provincial mix · N1 / N12 / N2 / R404 / R59
Heidelberg to Sasolburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,262.7 km in roughly 13 hrs 59 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,042.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 59 min
Return: 27 hrs 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
839 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
15 hrs 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,541.07
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,551.07
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,538.34
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,660.17
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,352.80
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,366.00
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,349.20
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,509.94
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R4,411.58
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R4,428.94
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R4,406.84
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,618.35
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
41° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
221° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0900, 20.9586
End coords Destination point
-26.8103, 27.8214
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 9 °C Heidelberg Clear Sky View Forecast → 12 °C Sasolburg Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Heidelberg → Sasolburg
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Car
1,262.7 km
13 hrs 59 min
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Two-wheeler
1,262.7 km
~19 hrs 25 min
65 km/h avg
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~7 hrs 31 min
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1,262.7 km 13 hrs 59 min
Start Heidelberg
Finish Sasolburg
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  1. Directions from Heidelberg to Sasolburg via N2 and N12 and N1
    National highway route N2N12N1
  2. Directions from Heidelberg to Sasolburg via R404 and R59
    Provincial road routes R404R59
  3. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    1.5 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    109.7 km
  6. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  7. Continue straight
    38.6 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R404: George Airport
    0.7 km
  9. Turn left towards R404: George Airport
    2.4 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    5.5 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Montagu Street
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Montagu Street
    4.0 km
  14. Turn left towards N12
    18.1 km
  15. Turn left
    32.0 km
  16. Turn right onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  17. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Springbok Road
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn right
    172.5 km
  22. Continue right towards N1
    7.8 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  24. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  25. Continue straight
    843.1 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R59: Parys
    0.5 km
  27. Turn right
    18.3 km
  28. Turn right onto D.F. Malan Road
    2.2 km
  29. Turn right onto Christiaan De Wet Road
    0.3 km
  30. Continue make a U-turn onto Christiaan De Wet Road
    0.2 km
  31. Turn slight left towards D.F. Malan Road
    0.0 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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
Routes ↩ Sasolburg → Heidelberg Heidelberg to Johannesburg Heidelberg to Pretoria Heidelberg to Cape Town Heidelberg to Durban Johannesburg to Sasolburg Pretoria to Sasolburg Cape Town to Sasolburg
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
631.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 59 min • 6 hrs 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
90.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
210.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
68.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sasolburg
06:54 – 17:22
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:08
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 28 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:54
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,278.11
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R25.25
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R252.54
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,555.91
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (28)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Heidelberg -34.08996, 20.95859
Midpoint
631.8 km
Total: 1,262.7 km
Midpoint 631.8 km
1,262.7 km 13 hrs 59 min
Destination Sasolburg -26.81028, 27.82139

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,262.7 km
Return-cycle span 2,525.4 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 59 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 631.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.08996, 20.95859
Midpoint -31.09237, 24.41523
End -26.81028, 27.82139
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Questions 9
How far is Heidelberg from Sasolburg? +
Heidelberg is about 1,262.7 km from Sasolburg by road.
How long does it take from Heidelberg to Sasolburg? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Heidelberg to Sasolburg 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 Sasolburg? +
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 Sasolburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,541.07 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,551.07 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,538.34 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,660.17 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Heidelberg to Sasolburg? +
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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Port Elizabeth
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: George Airport
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: Oudtshoorn
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Uniondale
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: Beaufort
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: Johannesburg
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: Parys
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