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Distance from Heidelbergweg to Acorn Grove

Heidelbergweg to Acorn Grove is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 518.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 2 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Heidelbergweg → Acorn Grove
Road distance
518.7 km
322.3 mi • 280.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
461.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 2 min
Return: 12 hrs 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 2 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R868.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R872.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R967.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R975.17
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,145.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,151.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,276.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,286.68
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,507.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,514.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,679.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,692.99
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 2 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 17 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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518.7 km 6 hrs 2 min
Start Heidelbergweg
Finish Acorn Grove
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Heidelberg Road
    0.0 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Heidelberg Road
    27.4 km
  3. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Villiers
    0.9 km
  4. Merge slight right
    23.0 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork
    464.0 km
  6. Keep slight left at the fork onto King Cetshwayo Highway towards Hillcrest
    1.7 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M46: Shongweni
    0.4 km
  8. Turn left onto Kassier Road
    1.3 km
  9. Turn left onto Acorn Grove
    0.0 km
  10. Continue slight right onto Acorn Grove
    0.1 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 22
Known total R1,376.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 22 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
259.8 km
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 1 min • 3 hrs 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Heidelbergweg → Acorn Grove
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Heidelbergweg, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Acorn Grove, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Heidelbergweg → Acorn Grove
Heidelbergweg Origin postcode
Not available
Acorn Grove Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
225.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
242.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
146.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Acorn Grove → Heidelbergweg
Heidelbergweg ↔ Acorn Grove
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Heidelbergweg -26.22363, 28.31964
Midpoint
259.8 km
Total: 518.7 km
Midpoint 259.8 km
518.7 km 6 hrs 2 min
Destination Acorn Grove -29.78289, 30.74594

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 518.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,037.5 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 2 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 259.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22363, 28.31964
Midpoint -28.31764, 29.19067
End -29.78289, 30.74594
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Acorn Grove
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Acorn Grove
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 5 nearby matches around Acorn Grove
5
  • Checkers
    Hillcrest, 3610, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Pick n Pay
    Inanda Road, Hillcrest, 3610, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Bonjour
    Old Main Road, Bothas Hill, 3610
  • Quickshop
    5 Old Main Road, Hillcrest
  • Checkers
    Pinetown, 3603, KwaZulu-Natal
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Questions 9
How far is Heidelbergweg from Acorn Grove? +
Heidelbergweg is about 518.7 km from Acorn Grove by road.
How long does it take from Heidelbergweg to Acorn Grove? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Heidelbergweg to Acorn Grove in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Heidelbergweg to Acorn Grove? +
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 Heidelbergweg to Acorn Grove? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R868.35 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R872.46 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R967.32 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R975.17 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Heidelbergweg to Acorn Grove? +
Yes. There are 22 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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

: Villiers
From Heidelbergweg To Acorn Grove
Harrismith
From Heidelbergweg To Acorn Grove
Durban
From Heidelbergweg To Acorn Grove
Hillcrest
From Heidelbergweg To Acorn Grove
: Shongweni
From Heidelbergweg To Acorn Grove
Assagay
From Heidelbergweg To Acorn Grove

Route Locations

Start area
Heidelbergweg, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Acorn Grove, KwaZulu-Natal
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 225.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 242.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 146.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 280.2 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 363.5 km

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