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Distance from Heroldsbaai to Centurion

Heroldsbaai to Centurion is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,228.4 km in roughly 13 hrs 41 min.

N Heroldsbaai → Centurion
Road distance
1,228.4 km
M1 M34 N1 N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,069.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 41 min
Start point
Vaalkom Street
Return: 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
821 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
15 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,345.52
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,355.25
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,856.73
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,874.42
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,094.79
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,107.63
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,769.29
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,792.63
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,072.09
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,088.98
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,959.60
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,990.31
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
33° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
213° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0506, 22.3975
End coords Destination point
-25.8364, 28.1803
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,228.4 km 13 hrs 41 min
Start Heroldsbaai
Finish Centurion
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Vaalkom Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Slaapplek Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Rooikransie Avenue
    0.2 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Rooidraai
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Rooidraai
    3.2 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    5.5 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Montagu Street
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Montagu Street
    4.0 km
  11. Turn left towards N12
    18.1 km
  12. Turn left
    32.0 km
  13. Turn right onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  14. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Springbok Road
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right
    172.5 km
  19. Continue right towards N1
    7.8 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  21. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  22. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  25. Continue straight
    29.1 km
  26. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    23.9 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M34: Jean Avenue
    0.4 km
  28. Keep slight left at the fork towards M34: Jean Avenue
    0.1 km
  29. Go straight onto Lyttelton Road
    0.4 km
  30. Turn right onto Von Willigh Avenue
    0.3 km
  31. Turn right
    0.0 km
  32. Turn right onto Cornell Road
    0.1 km
  33. Turn right
    0.0 km
  34. Turn left
    0.1 km
  35. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 3 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
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
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
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Centurion → Heroldsbaai Heroldsbaai to Johannesburg Heroldsbaai to Pretoria Heroldsbaai to Cape Town Heroldsbaai to Durban Johannesburg to Centurion Pretoria to Centurion Cape Town to Centurion
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
614.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 50 min • 6 hrs 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
88.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
204.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
66.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Centurion
06:34 – 17:32
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 50 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,134.64
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R24.57
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R245.68
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,404.89
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (31)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Heroldsbaai Start: Vaalkom Street -34.05056, 22.39750
Midpoint
614.9 km
Total: 1,228.4 km
Midpoint 614.9 km
1,228.4 km 13 hrs 41 min
Destination Centurion -25.83639, 28.18028

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,228.4 km
Return-cycle span 2,456.8 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 41 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 614.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.05056, 22.39750
Midpoint -30.52011, 25.55177
End -25.83639, 28.18028
Destination services

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Service groups 6
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Centurion
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Centurion
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Centurion
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Centurion
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Centurion
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Centurion
2
  • Centurion Mall
    1269 Gordon Hood Avenue, Pretoria
  • Edgars
    Rooihuiskraal Road Mall @ Reds, Centurion, 0157
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Questions 9
How far is Heroldsbaai from Centurion? +
Heroldsbaai is about 1,228.4 km from Centurion by road.
How long does it take from Heroldsbaai to Centurion? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Heroldsbaai to Centurion 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 Heroldsbaai to Centurion? +
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 Heroldsbaai to Centurion? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,345.52 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,355.25 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,856.73 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,874.42 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Heroldsbaai to Centurion? +
Yes. There are 15 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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Route Locations

Start area
Heroldsbaai, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Centurion
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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