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Distance from Shoprite Howick 3290 Kwazulu Natal to Heidelberg

N Shoprite Howick 3290 Kwazulu Natal → Heidelberg
Road distance
1468.2 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N2 / N3 / N5
Shoprite Howick 3290 Kwazulu Natal to Heidelberg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,468.2 km in roughly 16 hrs 30 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,014.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.45×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
37
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 30 min
Return: 33 hrs
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
990 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,954.61
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,966.24
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,951.44
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,093.09
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,898.44
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,913.78
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,894.26
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,081.16
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R5,129.53
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R5,149.72
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R5,124.02
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R5,369.95
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
237° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
57° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.4860, 30.2304
End coords Destination point
-34.0900, 20.9586
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 18 °C Shoprite Howick 3290 Kwazulu Natal Fair View Forecast → 18 °C Heidelberg Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Shoprite Howick 3290 Kwazulu Natal → Heidelberg
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Car
1468.2 km
16 hrs 30 min
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Two-wheeler
1468.2 km
~22 hrs 35 min
65 km/h avg
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1468.2 km 990 min
Start Shoprite Howick 3290 Kwazulu Natal
Finish Heidelberg
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  1. Directions from Shoprite Howick 3290 Kwazulu Natal to Heidelberg via N3 and N5 and N1 and N2
    National highway route N3N5N1N2
  2. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Bell Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Somme Street
    0.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Main Street
    4.3 km
  6. Take the ramp right towards N3
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight right
    140.6 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

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Tolls found 13
Known total R779.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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Halfway point
734.3 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 15 min • 8 hrs 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
105.7 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
244.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
79.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Heidelberg
07:37 – 17:33
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:35
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 56 min
SunriseDawn break
07:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,137.08
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R29.36
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R293.64
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,460.09
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (30)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Shoprite Howick 3290 Kwazulu Natal -29.48602, 30.23039
Midpoint
734.3 km
Total: 1468.2 km
Midpoint 734.3 km
1468.2 km 990 min
Destination Heidelberg -34.08996, 20.95859

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape
One-way road span 1468.2 km
Return-cycle span 2936.4 km
Traversal time 990 min
Maneuver count 37
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 734.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.48602, 30.23039
Midpoint -30.61787, 25.31238
End -34.08996, 20.95859
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How far is Shoprite Howick 3290 Kwazulu Natal from Heidelberg? +
Shoprite Howick 3290 Kwazulu Natal is about 1468.2 km from Heidelberg by road.
How long does it take from Shoprite Howick 3290 Kwazulu Natal to Heidelberg? +
The drive usually takes about 990 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Shoprite Howick 3290 Kwazulu Natal 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 Shoprite Howick 3290 Kwazulu Natal 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 Shoprite Howick 3290 Kwazulu Natal to Heidelberg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,954.61 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,966.24 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,951.44 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,093.09 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Shoprite Howick 3290 Kwazulu Natal to Heidelberg? +
Yes. There are 13 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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