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Distance from Heilbron to Johannesburg M1

Heilbron to Johannesburg M1 is a practical regional trip, covering about 141.4 km in roughly 1 hr 54 min.

N Heilbron → Johannesburg M1
Road distance
141.4 km
M1 M2 N1 R41
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
117.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 54 min
Start point
Heil Street
Return: 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
114 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R236.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R237.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R263.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R265.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R312.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R313.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R347.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R350.68
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R410.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R412.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R457.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R461.42
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
2° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
182° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-27.2864, 27.9694
End coords Destination point
-26.2322, 28.0193
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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141.4 km 1 hr 54 min
Start Heilbron
Finish Johannesburg M1
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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
    77.5 km
  4. Take the ramp straight towards N1
    0.1 km
  5. Continue straight
    2.7 km
  6. Merge slight right
    44.4 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    6.3 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2: Roodepoort
    0.7 km
  11. Merge slight right
    0.4 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards R41: Roodepoort
    0.1 km
  13. Go straight onto Main Reef Road
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right towards M2: Bloemfontein
    0.3 km
  15. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Sandton
    0.3 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork towards M1: Bloemfontein
    0.6 km
  18. Merge slight left
    1.9 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R165.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Johannesburg M1 → Heilbron Heilbron to Johannesburg Heilbron to Pretoria Heilbron to Cape Town Heilbron to Durban Johannesburg to Johannesburg M1 Pretoria to Johannesburg M1 Cape Town to Johannesburg M1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
70.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
57 min • 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
10.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
23.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
7.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg M1
06:33 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 2 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 21 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R590.96
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.83
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R28.28
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R622.06
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Heilbron Start: Heil Street -27.28639, 27.96944
Midpoint
70.9 km
Total: 141.4 km
Midpoint 70.9 km
141.4 km 1 hr 54 min
Destination Johannesburg M1 -26.23220, 28.01933

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 141.4 km
Return-cycle span 282.8 km
Traversal time 1 hr 54 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 13.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 70.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.28639, 27.96944
Midpoint -26.70797, 27.81455
End -26.23220, 28.01933
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 3 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1
6
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Questions 8
How far is Heilbron from Johannesburg M1? +
Heilbron is about 141.4 km from Johannesburg M1 by road.
How long does it take from Heilbron to Johannesburg M1? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Heilbron to Johannesburg M1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Heilbron to Johannesburg M1? +
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 Johannesburg M1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R236.67 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R237.79 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R263.64 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R265.78 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Heilbron to Johannesburg M1? +
Yes. There are 8 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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From Heilbron To Johannesburg M1
: Johannesburg
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: Roodepoort
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: Bloemfontein
From Heilbron To Johannesburg M1
Sandton
From Heilbron To Johannesburg M1
Pretoria
From Heilbron To Johannesburg M1
Durban
From Heilbron To Johannesburg M1
Soweto
From Heilbron To Johannesburg M1

Route Locations

Start area
Heilbron
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg M1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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