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Distance from Wilgepark to Heidelbergweg

Wilgepark to Heidelbergweg is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 252.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 7 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Wilgepark → Heidelbergweg
Road distance
252.8 km
N3 R23
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
242.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.04×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 7 min
Start point
Smit Street
End point
Heidelberg Road
Return: 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
187 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R423.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R425.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R471.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R475.21
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R558.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R560.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R621.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R627.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R734.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R738.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R818.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R825.02
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
341° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
161° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.2897, 29.1129
End coords Destination point
-26.2236, 28.3196
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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252.8 km 3 hrs 7 min
Start Wilgepark
Finish Heidelbergweg
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Smit Street
    0.5 km
  2. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left
    2.0 km
  4. Turn left onto McKechnie Street
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Piet Retief Street
    0.5 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Warden Street
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Warden Street
    1.4 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right
    195.1 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    23.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Heidelberg
    0.6 km
  12. Turn left onto Heidelberg Road
    28.0 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R675.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Routes ↩ Heidelbergweg → Wilgepark Wilgepark to Johannesburg Wilgepark to Pretoria Wilgepark to Cape Town Wilgepark to Durban Johannesburg to Heidelbergweg Pretoria to Heidelbergweg Cape Town to Heidelbergweg
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
126.7 km
Free State to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 33 min • 1 hr 33 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
42.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
96%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Heidelbergweg
06:31 – 17:35
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 42 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,056.64
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.06
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R50.56
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,112.25
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Wilgepark Start: Smit Street -28.28971, 29.11288
Midpoint
126.7 km
Total: 252.8 km
Midpoint 126.7 km
252.8 km 3 hrs 7 min
Destination Heidelbergweg End: Heidelberg Road -26.22363, 28.31964

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Gauteng
One-way road span 252.8 km
Return-cycle span 505.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 7 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 126.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.28971, 29.11288
Midpoint -27.24644, 28.74307
End -26.22363, 28.31964
Destination services

Available in Heidelbergweg

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Heidelbergweg
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Heidelbergweg
2
  • Woolworths
    Benoni, 1501
  • PEP
    Pretoria Road, Johannesburg, 1501, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Heidelbergweg
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Heidelbergweg
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Heidelbergweg
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Heidelbergweg
1
  • Edgars
    Tom Jones Street, Benoni, 1500
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Questions 9
How far is Wilgepark from Heidelbergweg? +
Wilgepark is about 252.8 km from Heidelbergweg by road.
How long does it take from Wilgepark to Heidelbergweg? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Wilgepark to Heidelbergweg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Wilgepark to Heidelbergweg? +
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 Wilgepark to Heidelbergweg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R423.16 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R425.16 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R471.39 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R475.21 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Wilgepark to Heidelbergweg? +
Yes. There are 10 tollgates 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 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg
From Wilgepark To Heidelbergweg
: Heidelberg
From Wilgepark To Heidelbergweg
Benoni
From Wilgepark To Heidelbergweg

Route Locations

Start area
Wilgepark, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Heidelbergweg, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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