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Distance from Maseru to Heidelberg

Maseru to Heidelberg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,248.0 km in roughly 14 hrs 47 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Maseru → Heidelberg
Road distance
1,248.0 km
775.5 mi • 673.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,018.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
42
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 47 min
Return: 29 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
14 hrs 47 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,089.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,099.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,327.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,346.11
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,756.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,769.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,070.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,095.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,626.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,644.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,040.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,073.10
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Heidelberg
11.1°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
8.8°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 9°
Rain chance Today's probability
15%
Wind 10m wind speed
8 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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1,248.0 km 14 hrs 47 min
Start Maseru
Finish Heidelberg
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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Setlopo Road
    0.3 km
  3. Continue straight onto Modiri Molema Street
    0.7 km
  4. Turn left onto Vryburg Road
    156.0 km
  5. Continue straight onto Moffat Street
    69.0 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    63.0 km
  8. Turn right
    71.1 km
  9. Turn left onto Quinn Street
    1.3 km
  10. Continue straight onto Du Toitspan Road
    0.1 km
  11. Turn right onto Lennox Street
    0.7 km
  12. Turn left onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  13. Turn right onto Bishops
    0.8 km
  14. Continue straight onto Memorial Street
    3.1 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Memorial Street
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Memorial Street
    1.1 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    409.8 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right towards N1
    73.5 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  21. Continue onto Donkin Street
    7.9 km
  22. Turn left
    172.4 km
  23. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Springbok Road
    0.1 km
  25. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  26. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  27. Turn left onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  28. Turn left onto Langenhoven Street
    31.9 km
  29. At the end of the road, turn right
    18.3 km
  30. Turn right onto Montagu Street
    2.0 km
  31. At the end of the road, turn right onto Montagu Street
    2.1 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Montagu Street
    0.0 km
  33. Continue onto Montagu Street
    5.5 km
  34. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  35. Continue
    2.6 km
  36. Turn right towards N2: Mossel Bay
    0.6 km
  37. Merge slight right
    67.4 km
  38. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  39. Continue straight
    28.4 km
  40. Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Street
    1.5 km
  41. Turn right
    0.0 km
  42. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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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 N1 N1 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
624.8 km
North West to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 23 min • 7 hrs 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
North West to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Maseru → Heidelberg
North West to Western Cape
Start area Origin
Maseru, North West
Destination area Arrival
Heidelberg, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Maseru → Heidelberg
Maseru Origin postcode
Not available
Heidelberg Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
North West to Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
875.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
954.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
971.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Heidelberg → Maseru
Maseru ↔ Heidelberg
Maseru to Johannesburg Related trip
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Maseru to Pretoria Related trip
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Maseru to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Maseru -25.87461, 25.64174
Midpoint
624.8 km
Total: 1,248.0 km
Midpoint 624.8 km
1,248.0 km 14 hrs 47 min
Destination Heidelberg -34.08996, 20.95859

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span North West to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,248.0 km
Return-cycle span 2,496.0 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 42
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 624.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.87461, 25.64174
Midpoint -30.67209, 23.46044
End -34.08996, 20.95859
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Heidelberg
1
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Maseru from Heidelberg? +
Maseru is about 1,248.0 km from Heidelberg by road.
How long does it take from Maseru to Heidelberg? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Maseru 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 Maseru 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 Maseru to Heidelberg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,089.12 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,099.01 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,327.24 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,346.11 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Maseru to Heidelberg? +
No tollgates are 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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Route Locations

Start area
Maseru, North West
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: 875.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 954.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 971.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,009.4 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Overlapping province
About 161.5 km Difference: 1,086.5 km

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