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Distance from Gent to Heidelberg

Gent to Heidelberg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,183.4 km in roughly 13 hrs 20 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Gent → Heidelberg
Road distance
1,183.4 km
735.3 mi • 638.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
957.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 20 min
Return: 26 hrs 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
13 hrs 20 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,980.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,990.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,206.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,224.63
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,613.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,626.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,911.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,935.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,439.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,455.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,831.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,862.20
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
13 hrs 20 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
13 hrs 35 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,183.4 km 13 hrs 20 min
Start Gent
Finish Heidelberg
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  1. Head on Paul van Gent Street
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Reinecke Street
    0.4 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Reinecke Street
    0.1 km
  4. Continue onto Reinecke Street
    0.2 km
  5. Continue straight onto Gedenk Street
    0.5 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Muller Street
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Muller Street
    0.5 km
  8. Turn left onto Hospital Road
    0.2 km
  9. Turn right onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  10. Continue straight onto Church Street
    136.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein
    0.7 km
  12. Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein
    646.5 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Donkin Street
    7.9 km
  15. Turn left
    172.4 km
  16. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Springbok Road
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  19. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  20. Turn left onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  21. Turn left onto Langenhoven Street
    31.9 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right
    18.3 km
  23. Turn right onto Montagu Street
    2.0 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn right onto Montagu Street
    2.1 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Montagu Street
    0.0 km
  26. Continue onto Montagu Street
    5.5 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  28. Continue
    2.6 km
  29. Turn right towards N2: Mossel Bay
    0.6 km
  30. Merge slight right
    67.4 km
  31. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  32. Continue straight
    28.4 km
  33. Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    1.5 km
  34. Turn right
    0.0 km
  35. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
591.8 km
Free State to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 40 min • 6 hrs 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Gent → Heidelberg
Free State to Western Cape
Start area Origin
Gent, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Heidelberg, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Gent → Heidelberg
Gent Origin postcode
Not available
Heidelberg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Free State to Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
810.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
890.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
907.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Heidelberg → Gent
Gent ↔ Heidelberg
Gent to Johannesburg Related trip
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Gent to Pretoria Related trip
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Gent to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Gent -28.22958, 28.33353
Midpoint
591.8 km
Total: 1,183.4 km
Midpoint 591.8 km
1,183.4 km 13 hrs 20 min
Destination Heidelberg -34.08996, 20.95859

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,183.4 km
Return-cycle span 2,366.7 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 591.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.22958, 28.33353
Midpoint -31.33223, 24.09945
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 Gent from Heidelberg? +
Gent is about 1,183.4 km from Heidelberg by road.
How long does it take from Gent to Heidelberg? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gent 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 Gent 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 Gent to Heidelberg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,980.95 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,990.32 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,206.73 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,224.63 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Gent to Heidelberg? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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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Towns along the route

: Bloemfontein
From Gent To Heidelberg
: Cape Town
From Gent To Heidelberg
: Mossel Bay
From Gent To Heidelberg

Route Locations

Start area
Gent, Free State
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: 810.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 890.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 907.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 944.8 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 1,040.5 km

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