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Distance from Heroldsbaai to Ultra City

Heroldsbaai to Ultra City is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,716.2 km in roughly 19 hrs 5 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Heroldsbaai → Ultra City
Road distance
1,716.2 km
1,066.4 mi • 926.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,508.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
36
Info Travel board
Travel time
19 hrs 5 min
Return: 38 hrs 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
19 hrs 5 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
21 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,872.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,886.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,200.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,226.23
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,790.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,808.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,222.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,256.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,987.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R5,011.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,556.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,601.09
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Ultra City
18.6°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
16.7°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 17°
Rain chance Today's probability
85%
Wind 10m wind speed
28 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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1,716.2 km 19 hrs 5 min
Start Heroldsbaai
Finish Ultra City
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Vaalkom Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Slaapplek Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Rooikransie Avenue
    0.2 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Rooidraai
    0.0 km
  5. Continue onto Rooidraai
    3.2 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    5.5 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Montagu Street
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Montagu Street
    4.0 km
  11. Turn left towards N12
    18.1 km
  12. Turn left
    32.0 km
  13. Turn right onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  14. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Springbok Road
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right
    172.5 km
  19. Continue right towards N1
    7.8 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  21. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  22. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  25. Continue straight
    29.1 km
  26. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  28. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  29. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  30. Keep slight right at the fork
    220.6 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  32. Continue
    5.0 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  34. Continue
    103.7 km
  35. Turn left
    0.2 km
  36. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 48
Known total R1,628.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 48 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
859.4 km
Western Cape to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 32 min • 9 hrs 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Limpopo
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Heroldsbaai → Ultra City
Western Cape to Limpopo
Start area Origin
Heroldsbaai, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Ultra City, Limpopo
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Heroldsbaai → Ultra City
Heroldsbaai 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
1,343.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
1,423.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,439.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Ultra City → Heroldsbaai
Heroldsbaai ↔ Ultra City
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Heroldsbaai -34.05056, 22.39750
Midpoint
859.4 km
Total: 1,716.2 km
Midpoint 859.4 km
1,716.2 km 19 hrs 5 min
Destination Ultra City -22.23561, 29.98249

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Limpopo
One-way road span 1,716.2 km
Return-cycle span 3,432.3 km
Traversal time 19 hrs 5 min
Maneuver count 36
Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 859.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.05056, 22.39750
Midpoint -28.75482, 26.73946
End -22.23561, 29.98249
Destination services

Available in Ultra City

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Service groups 1
Fuel stations and garages
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Ultra City
1
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Questions 9
How far is Heroldsbaai from Ultra City? +
Heroldsbaai is about 1,716.2 km from Ultra City by road.
How long does it take from Heroldsbaai to Ultra City? +
The drive usually takes about 19 hrs 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Heroldsbaai 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 Heroldsbaai 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 Heroldsbaai to Ultra City? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,872.84 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,886.43 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,200.28 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,226.23 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Heroldsbaai to Ultra City? +
Yes. There are 48 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

Rooidraai
From Heroldsbaai To Ultra City
: Oudtshoorn
From Heroldsbaai To Ultra City
Uniondale
From Heroldsbaai To Ultra City
: Beaufort
From Heroldsbaai To Ultra City
: Johannesburg
From Heroldsbaai To Ultra City
ern Bypass
From Heroldsbaai To Ultra City
: Pretoria
From Heroldsbaai To Ultra City
Polokwane
From Heroldsbaai To Ultra City
Krugersdorp
From Heroldsbaai To Ultra City

Route Locations

Start area
Heroldsbaai, 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: 1,343.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,423.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,439.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,477.6 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,537.6 km

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