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Distance from P305 to Heidelberg

P305 to Heidelberg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,491.5 km in roughly 17 hrs 7 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N P305 → Heidelberg
Road distance
1491.5 km
N1 N2 N3 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,085.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
38
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 7 min
Return: 34 hrs 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1027 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,847.97
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,859.78
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,468.68
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,490.15
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,757.73
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,773.32
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,576.72
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,605.06
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,944.38
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,964.89
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R6,022.01
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R6,059.29
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
236° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
56° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.0540, 30.7858
End coords Destination point
-34.0900, 20.9586
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1491.5 km 1028 min
Start P305
Finish Heidelberg
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    3.2 km
  2. Turn left
    112.5 km
  3. Turn right
    0.2 km
  4. Go straight
    22.2 km
  5. Turn left
    12.6 km
  6. Take the exit ramp right towards N3: Harrismith
    0.9 km
  7. Merge slight right
    17.3 km
  8. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  10. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  11. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  12. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  13. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  14. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  15. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    646.5 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Donkin Street
    7.9 km
  18. Turn left
    172.4 km
  19. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Springbok Road
    0.1 km
  21. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  22. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  23. Turn left onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  24. Turn left onto Langenhoven Street
    31.9 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn right
    18.3 km
  26. Turn right onto Montagu Street
    2.0 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn right onto Montagu Street
    2.1 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Montagu Street
    0.0 km
  29. Continue onto Montagu Street
    5.5 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  31. Continue
    2.6 km
  32. Turn right towards N2: Mossel Bay
    0.6 km
  33. Merge slight right
    67.4 km
  34. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  35. Continue straight
    28.4 km
  36. Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    1.5 km
  37. Turn right
    0.0 km
  38. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R338.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Heidelberg → P305 P305 to Johannesburg P305 to Pretoria P305 to Cape Town P305 to Durban Johannesburg to Heidelberg Pretoria to Heidelberg Cape Town to Heidelberg
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
745.8 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 33 min • 8 hrs 33 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
107.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
248.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
80.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Heidelberg
07:17 – 17:47
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 30 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 11 min
SunriseDawn break
07:17
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,234.55
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R29.83
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R298.30
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,562.68
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (31)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin P305 -29.05404, 30.78582
Midpoint
745.8 km
Total: 1491.5 km
Midpoint 745.8 km
1491.5 km 1028 min
Destination Heidelberg -34.08996, 20.95859

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
One-way road span 1491.5 km
Return-cycle span 2983 km
Traversal time 1028 min
Maneuver count 38
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 745.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.05404, 30.78582
Midpoint -30.58487, 25.41933
End -34.08996, 20.95859
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Service groups 1
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Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Heidelberg
1
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Questions 9
How far is P305 from Heidelberg? +
P305 is about 1491.5 km from Heidelberg by road.
How long does it take from P305 to Heidelberg? +
The drive usually takes about 1028 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from P305 to Heidelberg 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 P305 to Heidelberg? +
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 P305 to Heidelberg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,847.97 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,859.78 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,468.68 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,490.15 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from P305 to Heidelberg? +
Yes. There are 5 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
P305, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Heidelberg, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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