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Distance from Johannesburg to Heilbron

Johannesburg to Heilbron is a practical regional trip, covering about 137.2 km in roughly 1 hr 52 min.

N Johannesburg → Heilbron
Road distance
137.2 km
85.3 mi • 74.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
120.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 52 min
Return: 3 hrs 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 52 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R229.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R230.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R255.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R258.01
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R303.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R304.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R337.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R340.43
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R398.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R400.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R444.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R447.93
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Heilbron
13.6°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
13.7°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
68%
Wind 10m wind speed
5 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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137.2 km 1 hr 52 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Heilbron
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Commissioner Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Troye Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Mooi Street
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left onto Marshall Street
    0.9 km
  6. Turn right onto Maritzburg Street
    0.1 km
  7. Turn right onto Anderson Street
    0.1 km
  8. Turn slight left towards Joe Slovo Drive
    0.2 km
  9. Go straight onto Joe Slovo Drive
    0.4 km
  10. Continue straight onto Heidelberg Road
    5.3 km
  11. Continue straight onto Voortrekker Road
    1.0 km
  12. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  13. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  14. Go straight onto South Rand Road
    0.7 km
  15. Take the ramp slight left towards Vereeniging
    0.1 km
  16. Continue slight left
    58.9 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Vanderbijlpark
    0.9 km
  18. Turn left
    2.1 km
  19. Turn right
    13.0 km
  20. Turn left
    50.3 km
  21. Turn left
    1.4 km
  22. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right onto Heil Street
    0.3 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
68.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
56 min • 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Johannesburg → Heilbron
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Johannesburg
Destination area Arrival
Heilbron
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Johannesburg → Heilbron
Johannesburg Origin postcode
Not available
Heilbron Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Bloemfontein to Welkom
3 other similar routes
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
1.8 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
37.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
24.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Heilbron → Johannesburg
Johannesburg ↔ Heilbron
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
68.8 km
Total: 137.2 km
Midpoint 68.8 km
137.2 km 1 hr 52 min
Destination Heilbron -27.28639, 27.96944

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 137.2 km
Return-cycle span 274.5 km
Traversal time 1 hr 52 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 17.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 68.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -26.71114, 27.90021
End -27.28639, 27.96944
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Questions 8
How far is Johannesburg from Heilbron? +
Johannesburg is about 137.2 km from Heilbron by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Heilbron? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Heilbron in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Heilbron? +
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 Johannesburg to Heilbron? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R229.75 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R230.84 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R255.93 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R258.01 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Heilbron? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Vereeniging
From Johannesburg To Heilbron
Vanderbijlpark
From Johannesburg To Heilbron
Deneysville
From Johannesburg To Heilbron

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Heilbron
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.

Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 1.8 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 100.2 km Difference: 37.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 24.3 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 99.3 km Difference: 37.9 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 17.2 km

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