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Distance from Cape Town to Heidelberg

Cape Town to Heidelberg is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 272.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 16 min.

N Cape Town → Heidelberg
Road distance
272.0 km
169.0 mi • 146.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
234.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 16 min
Return: 6 hrs 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 16 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R455.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R457.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R507.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R511.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R600.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R603.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R669.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R674.73
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R790.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R794.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R880.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R887.80
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Heidelberg
17.0°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
16.5°C
Day range High / low
H 20° • L 11°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
4 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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272.0 km 3 hrs 16 min
Start Cape Town
Finish Heidelberg
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Paddock Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Roeland Street
    1.0 km
  4. Continue straight onto Philip Kgosana Drive
    2.8 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: Cape Town International Airport
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Hospital Bend
    0.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    265.5 km
  8. Turn left onto Eksteen Street
    0.3 km
  9. Turn right onto Rainer Street
    0.2 km
  10. Turn left onto Uys Street
    0.5 km
  11. Turn right onto Fourie Street
    0.2 km
  12. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  13. Turn right
    0.0 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
135.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 38 min • 1 hr 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Cape Town → Heidelberg
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Cape Town
Destination area Arrival
Heidelberg, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Cape Town → Heidelberg
Cape Town Origin postcode
Not available
Heidelberg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
100.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
33.4 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
172.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Heidelberg → Cape Town
Cape Town ↔ Heidelberg
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint
135.8 km
Total: 272.0 km
Midpoint 135.8 km
272.0 km 3 hrs 16 min
Destination Heidelberg -34.08996, 20.95859

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 272.0 km
Return-cycle span 544.0 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 16 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 135.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.92883, 18.41722
Midpoint -34.19085, 19.65098
End -34.08996, 20.95859
Destination services

Available in Heidelberg

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Heidelberg
1
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Cape Town from Heidelberg? +
Cape Town is about 272.0 km from Heidelberg by road.
How long does it take from Cape Town to Heidelberg? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Cape Town to Heidelberg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Cape Town 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 to Heidelberg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R455.36 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R457.51 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R507.26 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R511.37 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Cape Town 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
Cape Town
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 Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 100.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 33.4 km
Cape Town to Worcester Overlapping province
About 99.6 km Difference: 172.4 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Overlapping province
About 92.6 km Difference: 179.4 km
Cape Town to Paarl Overlapping province
About 54.0 km Difference: 218.0 km

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