South Africa route platform Distance.Africa Road distance, travel time and route planning across South Africa.
Donate

Distance from Helderberg Close to Mossel Bay

Helderberg Close to Mossel Bay is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 390.4 km in roughly 4 hrs 50 min.

N Helderberg Close → Mossel Bay
Road distance
390.4 km
242.6 mi • 210.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
342.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 50 min
Return: 9 hrs 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 50 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R653.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R656.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R727.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R733.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R862.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R866.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R960.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R968.29
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,134.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,139.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,263.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,274.07
See more fuel details from Helderberg Close to Mossel Bay
Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Mossel Bay
Live weather unavailable
Showing drive timing instead
Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 50 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 5 min
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Leave → Arrival time loading…
Accommodation

Where to stay near Mossel Bay

Road-trip friendly stays matched to this destination and corridor, with photos, price positioning and quick property links.

No accommodation listings have been added for this route yet.

Suggest accommodation
Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning
Route map

Live map

Start, destination and route line.

390.4 km 4 hrs 50 min
Start Helderberg Close
Finish Mossel Bay
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Helderberg Close
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Drakensberg Road
    0.2 km
  3. Continue onto Tafelberg Way
    0.4 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Protea Road
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Protea Road
    0.2 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Westlake Avenue
    0.0 km
  7. Continue onto Westlake Avenue
    1.0 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left onto Boyes Drive
    0.5 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Road
    3.0 km
  10. Turn left onto Atlantic Road
    0.3 km
  11. Continue straight onto Beach Road
    0.5 km
  12. Continue right onto Royal Road
    0.6 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Baden Powell Drive
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Baden Powell Drive
    0.8 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Baden Powell Drive
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Baden Powell Drive
    24.3 km
  17. Turn right towards N2: Somerset West
    0.5 km
  18. Merge slight right
    348.3 km
  19. Go straight
    7.4 km
  20. Turn slight left
    0.5 km
  21. Turn right onto Marsh Street
    1.8 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
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
194.9 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 25 min • 2 hrs 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Helderberg Close → Mossel Bay
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Helderberg Close, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Mossel Bay, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Helderberg Close → Mossel Bay
Helderberg Close Origin postcode
Not available
Mossel Bay 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
17.9 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
290.8 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
297.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Mossel Bay → Helderberg Close
Helderberg Close ↔ Mossel Bay
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Helderberg Close -34.08353, 18.43547
Midpoint
194.9 km
Total: 390.4 km
Midpoint 194.9 km
390.4 km 4 hrs 50 min
Destination Mossel Bay -34.18320, 22.15362

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 390.4 km
Return-cycle span 780.7 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 50 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 5.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 194.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.08353, 18.43547
Midpoint -34.10582, 20.24572
End -34.18320, 22.15362
Destination services

Available in Mossel Bay

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

Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 5 nearby matches around Mossel Bay
5
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Mossel Bay
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Mossel Bay
2
  • Shell
    Mossel Bay, 6500, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Mossel Bay, 6506, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Mossel Bay
6
Route support

Route FAQ

Tap a question to expand the answer and keep the section compact while browsing the route page.

Questions 9
How far is Helderberg Close from Mossel Bay? +
Helderberg Close is about 390.4 km from Mossel Bay by road.
How long does it take from Helderberg Close to Mossel Bay? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Helderberg Close to Mossel Bay in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Helderberg Close to Mossel Bay? +
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 Helderberg Close to Mossel Bay? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R653.48 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R656.57 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R727.96 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R733.86 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Helderberg Close to Mossel Bay? +
No tollgates are 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 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
Editorial

From the editorial desk

Fresh route reads, destination ideas and planning guides from the Distance.Africa editorial blog.

Open blog
Route support

Something wrong?

Report wrong directions, map issues, spelling mistakes, toll problems or anything else on this route for admin review.

Distance Directions Map Tolls Place issue Spelling
Your report is sent together with the current route page and route names so it is easier to review and fix.

Towns along the route

Tafelberg Way
From Helderberg Close To Mossel Bay
Mitchells Plain
From Helderberg Close To Mossel Bay
Khayelitsha
From Helderberg Close To Mossel Bay
: Somerset
From Helderberg Close To Mossel Bay
: Mossel Bay
From Helderberg Close To Mossel Bay

Route Locations

Start area
Helderberg Close, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mossel Bay, 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: 17.9 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 290.8 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 297.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 151.8 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 336.3 km

Reverse route and related trips

View distance from Mossel Bay to Helderberg Close

Helderberg Close to Johannesburg Helderberg Close to Pretoria Helderberg Close to Cape Town Helderberg Close to Durban Johannesburg to Mossel Bay Pretoria to Mossel Bay Cape Town to Mossel Bay Durban to Mossel Bay

Legal and trust information

Access pages for Distance.Africa and fuel.distance.africa, including privacy, terms, disclaimers, contact details and editorial standards.

Open Trust Centre
Privacy Policy Data, cookies and privacy requests → Terms of Use Rules, responsibilities and usage terms → Disclaimer Important estimate and route limitations → Contact Support, privacy, editorial and ads →
Trust Centre About Privacy Policy Terms of Use Disclaimer PAIA Manual Contact Advertising Disclosure Editorial Policy Cookies Corrections

© 2026 Distance.Africa. All rights reserved.

Distance.Africa combines Leaflet, OpenStreetMap, Nominatim, Geoapify, OSRM, OpenRouteService and Open-Meteo to power map display, place search, route planning, distance calculations and weather information.