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Distance from Mossel Bay to Helderberg Close

Mossel Bay to Helderberg Close is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 390.5 km in roughly 4 hrs 49 min.

N Mossel Bay → Helderberg Close
Road distance
390.5 km
242.6 mi • 210.8 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
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 49 min
Return: 9 hrs 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 49 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R653.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R656.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R728.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R734.12
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R862.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R866.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R960.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R968.63
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,134.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,140.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,264.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,274.51
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 49 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 4 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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390.5 km 4 hrs 49 min
Start Mossel Bay
Finish Helderberg Close
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  1. Head on Marsh Street
    1.7 km
  2. Turn slight left towards R102
    0.3 km
  3. Go straight onto Louis Fourie Road
    8.2 km
  4. Continue straight
    27.2 km
  5. Continue straight
    53.5 km
  6. Continue straight
    267.5 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R310: Baden Powell Drive
    0.5 km
  8. Turn left onto Baden Powell Drive
    24.1 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Baden Powell Drive
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto Baden Powell Drive
    0.8 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Royal Road
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Royal Road
    0.6 km
  13. Turn left onto Beach Road
    0.5 km
  14. Continue straight onto Atlantic Road
    0.3 km
  15. Turn right onto Main Road
    2.9 km
  16. Turn left onto Boyes Drive
    0.5 km
  17. Turn right onto Westlake Avenue
    1.0 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Protea Road
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Protea Road
    0.2 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Tafelberg Way
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Tafelberg Way
    0.4 km
  22. Continue onto Drakensberg Road
    0.2 km
  23. Turn right onto Helderberg Close
    0.1 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
195.0 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 24 min • 2 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mossel Bay → City of Cape Town
Western Cape
Start area Origin
Mossel Bay, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
City of Cape Town, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • Helderberg Close
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • 7945
Mossel Bay → Helderberg Close
Mossel Bay Origin postcode
Not available
Helderberg Close Destination postcode
7945
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
18.1 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
290.9 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
297.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Helderberg Close → Mossel Bay
Mossel Bay ↔ Helderberg Close
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Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mossel Bay -34.18320, 22.15362
Midpoint
195.0 km
Total: 390.5 km
Midpoint 195.0 km
390.5 km 4 hrs 49 min
Destination Helderberg Close -34.08353, 18.43547

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 390.5 km
Return-cycle span 781.0 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 6.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 195.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.18320, 22.15362
Midpoint -34.10581, 20.24424
End -34.08353, 18.43547
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Helderberg Close
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Helderberg Close
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Helderberg Close
5
  • Shell
    148 Military Road, 7845, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell
    61 Main Road, 7975, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7800, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Helderberg Close
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Helderberg Close
2
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Questions 9
How far is Mossel Bay from Helderberg Close? +
Mossel Bay is about 390.5 km from Helderberg Close by road.
How long does it take from Mossel Bay to Helderberg Close? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mossel Bay to Helderberg Close in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mossel Bay to Helderberg Close? +
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 Mossel Bay to Helderberg Close? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R653.70 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R656.80 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R728.21 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R734.12 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mossel Bay to Helderberg Close? +
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. 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

Tafelberg Way
From Mossel Bay To Helderberg Close

Route Locations

Start area
Mossel Bay, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
City of Cape Town, Western Cape
Suburb: Westlake
Road: Helderberg Close
Postal code: 7945

Postal codes

Mossel Bay
Not available
Helderberg Close
7945

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: 18.1 km
Cape Town to Worcester Same province
About 99.6 km Difference: 290.9 km
Cape Town to Hermanus Same province
About 92.6 km Difference: 297.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 151.9 km
Cape Town to Paarl Same province
About 54.0 km Difference: 336.5 km

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