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Distance from Plane Crescent to Heidelberg

N Plane Crescent → Heidelberg
Road distance
274.9 km
N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
234.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 30 min
Start point
Plane Crescent
Return: 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
210 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 45 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R524.98
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R527.16
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R639.40
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R643.36
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R692.68
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R695.55
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R843.65
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R848.87
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R911.42
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R915.20
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,110.07
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,116.94
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
90° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
270° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.1257, 18.4146
End coords Destination point
-34.0900, 20.9586
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Plane Crescent to Heidelberg is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 274.9 km in roughly 3 hrs 30 min.
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274.9 km 3 hrs 30 min
Start Plane Crescent
Finish Heidelberg
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Plane Crescent
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Poplar Road
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Riverside Road
    0.8 km
  4. Turn left onto Kommetjie Road
    2.3 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Main Road
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Main Road
    5.7 km
  7. Turn right onto Atlantic Road
    0.3 km
  8. Continue straight onto Beach Road
    0.5 km
  9. Continue right onto Royal Road
    0.6 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Baden Powell Drive
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Baden Powell Drive
    0.8 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Baden Powell Drive
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto Baden Powell Drive
    24.3 km
  14. Turn right towards N2: Somerset West
    0.5 km
  15. Merge slight right
    237.8 km
  16. Turn left onto Eksteen Street
    0.3 km
  17. Turn right onto Rainer Street
    0.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Uys Street
    0.5 km
  19. Turn right onto Fourie Street
    0.2 km
  20. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 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

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Routes ↩ Heidelberg → Plane Crescent Plane Crescent to Johannesburg Plane Crescent to Pretoria Plane Crescent to Cape Town Plane Crescent to Durban Johannesburg to Heidelberg Pretoria to Heidelberg Cape Town to Heidelberg
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
137.3 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 45 min • 1 hr 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
45.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Heidelberg
07:18 – 17:46
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 27 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 min
SunriseDawn break
07:18
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,149.24
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.50
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R54.99
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,209.73
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Plane Crescent Start: Plane Crescent -34.12572, 18.41463
Midpoint
137.3 km
Total: 274.9 km
Midpoint 137.3 km
274.9 km 3 hrs 30 min
Destination Heidelberg -34.08996, 20.95859

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 274.9 km
Return-cycle span 549.9 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 30 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 8.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 137.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.12572, 18.41463
Midpoint -34.19796, 19.63824
End -34.08996, 20.95859
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Heidelberg
1
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Questions 9
How far is Plane Crescent from Heidelberg? +
Plane Crescent is about 274.9 km from Heidelberg by road.
How long does it take from Plane Crescent to Heidelberg? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Plane Crescent to Heidelberg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Plane Crescent 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 Plane Crescent to Heidelberg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R524.98 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R527.16 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R639.40 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R643.36 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Plane Crescent to Heidelberg? +
No tollgates are 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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Route Locations

Start area
Plane Crescent, Western Cape
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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