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Distance from Heidelbergweg to E003 N3 N3 N3 N3

N Heidelbergweg → E003 N3 N3 N3 N3
Road distance
447.1 km
N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
407.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 16 min
Start point
Heidelberg Road
Return: 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
316 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R853.72
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R857.26
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,039.79
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,046.22
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,126.43
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,131.11
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,371.94
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,380.43
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,482.15
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,488.30
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,805.18
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,816.36
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
153° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
333° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2236, 28.3196
End coords Destination point
-29.4843, 30.2038
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Heidelbergweg to E003 N3 N3 N3 N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 447.1 km in roughly 5 hrs 16 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
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Start, destination and route line.

447.1 km 5 hrs 16 min
Start Heidelbergweg
Finish E003 N3 N3 N3 N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    392.6 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Tweedie
    0.4 km
  7. Turn left onto Main Street
    1.4 km
  8. Turn right onto Link Road
    0.2 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left onto Hayfields Road
    0.2 km
  10. Turn slight right onto Slipway
    0.1 km
  11. Turn right onto Plane Crescent
    0.6 km
  12. Turn right
    0.2 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
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
Routes ↩ E003 N3 N3 N3 N3 → Heidelbergweg Heidelbergweg to Johannesburg Heidelbergweg to Pretoria Heidelbergweg to Cape Town Heidelbergweg to Durban Johannesburg to E003 N3 N3 N3 N3 Pretoria to E003 N3 N3 N3 N3 Cape Town to E003 N3 N3 N3 N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
224.0 km
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 38 min • 2 hrs 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
74.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at E003 N3 N3 N3 N3
06:33 – 17:17
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,868.90
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.94
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R89.42
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,967.26
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Heidelbergweg Start: Heidelberg Road -26.22363, 28.31964
Midpoint
224.0 km
Total: 447.1 km
Midpoint 224.0 km
447.1 km 5 hrs 16 min
Destination E003 N3 N3 N3 N3 -29.48427, 30.20382

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 447.1 km
Return-cycle span 894.2 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 16 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 224.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22363, 28.31964
Midpoint -28.06965, 29.02471
End -29.48427, 30.20382
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around E003 N3 N3 N3 N3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around E003 N3 N3 N3 N3
1
  • PEP
    12 Harvard Street, Howick, 3290, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 5 nearby matches around E003 N3 N3 N3 N3
5
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Questions 9
How far is Heidelbergweg from E003 N3 N3 N3 N3? +
Heidelbergweg is about 447.1 km from E003 N3 N3 N3 N3 by road.
How long does it take from Heidelbergweg to E003 N3 N3 N3 N3? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Heidelbergweg to E003 N3 N3 N3 N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Heidelbergweg to E003 N3 N3 N3 N3? +
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 E003 N3 N3 N3 N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R853.72 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R857.26 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,039.79 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,046.22 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Heidelbergweg to E003 N3 N3 N3 N3? +
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 E003 N3 N3 N3 N3
Harrismith
From Heidelbergweg To E003 N3 N3 N3 N3
Durban
From Heidelbergweg To E003 N3 N3 N3 N3
Tweedie
From Heidelbergweg To E003 N3 N3 N3 N3
Howick ()
From Heidelbergweg To E003 N3 N3 N3 N3
Slipway
From Heidelbergweg To E003 N3 N3 N3 N3
Plane Crescent
From Heidelbergweg To E003 N3 N3 N3 N3

Route Locations

Start area
Heidelbergweg, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
E003 N3 N3 N3 N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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