Distance from Heidelberg to Ultra City

Heidelberg to Ultra City is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,861.7 km in roughly 20 hrs 34 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Heidelberg → Ultra City

Road distance

1,861.7 km

1,156.8 mi • 1,005.0 nmi

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,585.7 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.17×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

20 hrs 34 min

Return: 41 hrs 8 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

20 hrs 34 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

90.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 10 planned rest stops

23 hrs 4 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R23.25 / litre

R3,116.46

95 Petrol R23.36 / litre

R3,131.20

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Wx Destination weather

Today's outlook for Ultra City

19.0°C

Slight rain showers

Feels like Perceived temperature

17.9°C

Day range High / low

H 21° • L 17°

Rain chance Today's probability

85%

Wind 10m wind speed

25 km/h

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Heidelberg

Finish Ultra City

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Start your journey

0.0 km
Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street

1.5 km
At the end of the road, turn left

109.7 km
Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George

0.9 km
Continue straight

38.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R404: George Airport

0.7 km
Turn left towards R404: George Airport

2.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

5.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Montagu Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Montagu Street

4.0 km
Turn left towards N12

18.1 km
Turn left

32.0 km
Turn right onto Rademeyer Street

0.5 km
Turn right onto Dassie Road

0.2 km
Turn left onto Springbok Road

0.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Springbok Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Springbok Road

0.7 km
At the end of the road, turn right

172.5 km
Continue right towards N1

7.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

2.0 km
Continue straight

917.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass

3.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg

0.7 km
Continue straight

29.1 km
Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway

18.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria

0.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria

1.6 km
Merge slight right

162.7 km
Keep slight right at the fork

220.6 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

5.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

103.7 km
Turn left

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 46

Known total R1,558.50

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 46 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Baobab Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

e-Toll Ihobe

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Gantry TG001

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Sunbird

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

Stormvoël

Road: Road not linked yet

R12.50

Maubane

Road: Road not linked yet

R33.00

e-Toll Ivusi

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Stormvoël

Road: Road not linked yet

R12.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Sebetiela

Road: Road not linked yet

R24.50

Sebetiela

Road: Road not linked yet

R24.50

Maubane

Road: Road not linked yet

R33.00

Capricorn

Road: Road not linked yet

R63.50

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

932.0 km

Western Cape to Limpopo

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

10 hrs 17 min • 10 hrs 17 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape to Limpopo

Loc Route geography

Route geography

Heidelberg → Ultra City

Western Cape to Limpopo

Start area Origin

Heidelberg, Western Cape

Destination area Arrival

Ultra City, Limpopo

Road span Street reference

— • —

Post Postal reference

Postal reference

— • —

Heidelberg → Ultra City

Heidelberg Origin postcode

Not available

Ultra City Destination postcode

Not available

Province span Route area

Western Cape to Limpopo

Set Nearby route set

Nearby route set

Cape Town to George

3 other similar routes

Cape Town to George Overlapping province

1,489.2 km

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province

1,568.6 km

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance

1,585.3 km

Rev Related route set

Related route set

Ultra City → Heidelberg

Heidelberg ↔ Ultra City

Heidelberg to Johannesburg Related trip

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Heidelberg to Pretoria Related trip

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Heidelberg to Cape Town Related trip

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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Heidelberg -34.08996, 20.95859

Midpoint

932.0 km

Total: 1,861.7 km

Midpoint 932.0 km

1,861.7 km 20 hrs 34 min

Destination Ultra City -22.23561, 29.98249

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape to Limpopo

One-way road span 1,861.7 km

Return-cycle span 3,723.4 km

Traversal time 20 hrs 34 min

Maneuver count 37

Maneuver density 2.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 932.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.08996, 20.95859

Midpoint -29.12020, 26.16255

End -22.23561, 29.98249

Destination services

Available in Ultra City

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 1

Fuel stations and garages

Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Ultra City

Shell Select
0900, Limpopo

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Heidelberg from Ultra City? +

Heidelberg is about 1,861.7 km from Ultra City by road.

How long does it take from Heidelberg to Ultra City? +

The drive usually takes about 20 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Heidelberg to Ultra City 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 Heidelberg to Ultra City? +

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 Heidelberg to Ultra City? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,116.46 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,131.20 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,471.66 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,499.81 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Heidelberg to Ultra City? +

Yes. There are 46 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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Towns along the route

: George

From Heidelberg To Ultra City

Port Elizabeth

From Heidelberg To Ultra City

: George Airport

From Heidelberg To Ultra City

Heroldsbaai

From Heidelberg To Ultra City

: Oudtshoorn

From Heidelberg To Ultra City

Uniondale

From Heidelberg To Ultra City

: Beaufort

From Heidelberg To Ultra City

: Johannesburg

From Heidelberg To Ultra City

ern Bypass

From Heidelberg To Ultra City

: Pretoria

From Heidelberg To Ultra City

Route Locations

Start area

Heidelberg, Western Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Ultra City, Limpopo

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: 1,489.2 km

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province

About 293.1 km Difference: 1,568.6 km

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance

About 276.4 km Difference: 1,585.3 km

Gqeberha to East London Similar distance

About 238.6 km Difference: 1,623.1 km

East London to Mthatha Similar distance

About 178.6 km Difference: 1,683.1 km

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