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Distance from Heilbron to 1049

N Heilbron → 1049
Road distance
263.2 km
N12 N3 R544 R59
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
199.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 14 min
Start point
Heil Street
Return: 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
194 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R502.52
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R504.61
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R612.05
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R615.84
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R663.05
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R665.80
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R807.56
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R812.56
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R872.43
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R876.05
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,062.58
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,069.16
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
40° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
220° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-27.2864, 27.9694
End coords Destination point
-25.9081, 29.2510
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Heilbron to 1049 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 263.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 14 min.
Travel modes
Heilbron → 1049
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Car
263.2 km
3 hrs 14 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
263.2 km
~4 hrs 2 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
263 km
↑ 43 min faster
Flight time
31 min
With airport
~2 hrs 31 min
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263.2 km 3 hrs 14 min
Start Heilbron
Finish 1049
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Heil Street
    0.3 km
  2. Turn left
    1.6 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right
    50.2 km
  4. Turn right
    13.1 km
  5. Turn left
    2.5 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards R59
    0.8 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Sybrand van Niekerk Freeway
    59.6 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  9. Continue right onto South Rand Road
    1.0 km
  10. Continue straight onto Rand Airport Road
    1.6 km
  11. Take the ramp slight right towards N12
    0.6 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    7.5 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  15. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    118.3 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R544: eMalahleni
    0.5 km
  18. Turn right onto Watermeyer Street
    0.9 km
  19. Turn right onto Steve Bantu Biko Street
    0.8 km
  20. Turn right onto Hans Strydom Avenue
    0.8 km
  21. Turn right
    0.0 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 7
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ 1049 → Heilbron Heilbron to Johannesburg Heilbron to Pretoria Heilbron to Cape Town Heilbron to Durban Johannesburg to 1049 Pretoria to 1049 Cape Town to 1049
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
131.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 37 min • 1 hr 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
43.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 1049
06:32 – 17:25
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 12 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,100.08
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.26
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R52.64
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,157.98
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Heilbron Start: Heil Street -27.28639, 27.96944
Midpoint
131.7 km
Total: 263.2 km
Midpoint 131.7 km
263.2 km 3 hrs 14 min
Destination 1049 -25.90809, 29.25099

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 263.2 km
Return-cycle span 526.4 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 8.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 131.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.28639, 27.96944
Midpoint -26.24021, 28.12472
End -25.90809, 29.25099
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Service groups 5
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around 1049
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around 1049
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Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around 1049
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Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 1049
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around 1049
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Questions 9
How far is Heilbron from 1049? +
Heilbron is about 263.2 km from 1049 by road.
How long does it take from Heilbron to 1049? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Heilbron to 1049 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Heilbron to 1049? +
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 Heilbron to 1049? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R502.52 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R504.61 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R612.05 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R615.84 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Heilbron to 1049? +
Yes. There are 7 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

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Route Locations

Start area
Heilbron
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
1049, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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