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Distance from Cape Town International Airport to Heidelberg

Cape Town International Airport to Heidelberg is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 255.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 6 min.

N Cape Town International Airport → Heidelberg
Road distance
255.4 km
158.7 mi • 137.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
217.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 6 min
Return: 6 hrs 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 6 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R427.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R429.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R476.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R480.12
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R564.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R566.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R628.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R633.49
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R742.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R745.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R826.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R833.54
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Heidelberg
13.9°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
11.5°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 9°
Rain chance Today's probability
15%
Wind 10m wind speed
11 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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255.4 km 3 hrs 6 min
Start Cape Town International Airport
Finish Heidelberg
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  1. Start your journey
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  2. At the end of the road, turn left
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  3. Turn right
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  4. Turn left
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  5. Turn right
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  6. Turn right onto Tower Road
    0.1 km
  7. Turn left onto Michigan Street
    0.4 km
  8. Turn left onto Borcherds Quarry Road
    0.7 km
  9. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Somerset West
    0.6 km
  10. Merge slight right
    251.8 km
  11. Turn left onto Eksteen Street
    0.3 km
  12. Turn right onto Rainer Street
    0.2 km
  13. Turn left onto Uys Street
    0.5 km
  14. Turn right onto Fourie Street
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
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  16. Turn right
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  17. You have arrived at your destination
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
127.5 km
Western Cape
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
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town International Airport → Heidelberg
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Cape Town International Airport, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Heidelberg, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town International Airport → Heidelberg
Cape Town International Airport Origin postcode
Not available
Heidelberg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Same province
117.1 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
155.8 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
162.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Heidelberg → Cape Town International Airport
Cape Town International Airport ↔ Heidelberg
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town International Airport -33.97185, 18.60211
Midpoint
127.5 km
Total: 255.4 km
Midpoint 127.5 km
255.4 km 3 hrs 6 min
Destination Heidelberg -34.08996, 20.95859

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 255.4 km
Return-cycle span 510.8 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 6 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 6.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 127.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.97185, 18.60211
Midpoint -34.18210, 19.73619
End -34.08996, 20.95859
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Heidelberg
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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town International Airport from Heidelberg? +
Cape Town International Airport is about 255.4 km from Heidelberg by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town International Airport to Heidelberg? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town International Airport to Heidelberg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town International Airport 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 Cape Town International Airport to Heidelberg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R427.53 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R429.55 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R476.26 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R480.12 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town International Airport 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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Towns along the route

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From Cape Town International Airport To Heidelberg

Route Locations

Start area
Cape Town International Airport, 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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Same province
About 372.4 km Difference: 117.1 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 155.8 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 162.8 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 201.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 16.8 km

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