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Distance from Richmond to Heerengracht

Richmond to Heerengracht is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 353.3 km in roughly 5 hrs 35 min.

N Richmond → Heerengracht
Road distance
353.3 km
R334
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
295.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 35 min
Return: 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
335 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
63.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R591.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R594.17
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R658.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R664.12
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R780.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R783.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R869.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R876.26
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,026.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,031.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,143.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,152.98
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
152° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
332° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-31.4131, 23.9436
End coords Destination point
-33.7575, 25.4176
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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353.3 km 5 hrs 35 min
Start Richmond
Finish Heerengracht
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Market Street
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Loop Street
    0.4 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Loop Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left
    66.7 km
  7. Turn left
    59.3 km
  8. Turn left onto Caledon Street
    0.6 km
  9. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.1 km
  10. Continue left onto Church Street
    2.6 km
  11. Turn left
    23.1 km
  12. Continue straight
    197.8 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R334
    0.5 km
  14. Turn right onto Daniel Pienaar Street
    1.5 km
  15. Continue make a U-turn onto Daniel Pienaar Street
    0.1 km
  16. Turn left onto Protea Street
    0.2 km
  17. Turn right
    0.1 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
176.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 47 min • 2 hrs 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
25.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
58.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
19.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Heerengracht
06:52 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,476.66
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.07
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R70.65
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,554.38
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Richmond -31.41306, 23.94361
Midpoint
176.8 km
Total: 353.3 km
Midpoint 176.8 km
353.3 km 5 hrs 35 min
Destination Heerengracht -33.75755, 25.41764

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 353.3 km
Return-cycle span 706.5 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 35 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 176.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.41306, 23.94361
Midpoint -32.66238, 24.69133
End -33.75755, 25.41764
Destination services

Available in Heerengracht

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Heerengracht
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Heerengracht
1
  • PEP
    Rabie Street, Despacth, 6220, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Heerengracht
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Heerengracht
2
  • Shell
    150 Durban Street, 6229, Eastern Cape
  • Shell
    Matanzima Road, KwaNobuhle, 6242, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Heerengracht
6
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Questions 9
How far is Richmond from Heerengracht? +
Richmond is about 353.3 km from Heerengracht by road.
How long does it take from Richmond to Heerengracht? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Richmond to Heerengracht in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Richmond to Heerengracht? +
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 Richmond to Heerengracht? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R591.37 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R594.17 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R658.77 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R664.12 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Richmond to Heerengracht? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Richmond
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Heerengracht, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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