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Distance from Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State to Heilbron

Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State to Heilbron is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 156.2 km in roughly 2 hrs 15 min.

N Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State → Heilbron
Road distance
156.2 km
97.0 mi • 84.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
136.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 15 min
Return: 4 hrs 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 15 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R261.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R262.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R291.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R293.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R344.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R346.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R384.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R387.32
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R453.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R455.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R505.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R509.64
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Heilbron
10.9°C
Fog
Feels like Perceived temperature
10.4°C
Day range High / low
H 25° • L 11°
Rain chance Today's probability
58%
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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156.2 km 2 hrs 15 min
Start Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State
Finish Heilbron
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Keep slight left at the fork onto Nkoane Road
    1.0 km
  3. Turn right
    0.8 km
  4. Go straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    1.0 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.1 km
  6. Continue onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    1.6 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    0.6 km
  9. Go straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    54.5 km
  10. Take the ramp straight towards N1: Johannesburg
    0.6 km
  11. Merge slight right
    7.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R34
    0.7 km
  13. Turn right
    0.6 km
  14. Continue straight
    83.7 km
  15. Go straight
    1.3 km
  16. Turn right
    0.8 km
  17. Turn right onto Church Street
    0.9 km
  18. Turn right onto Els Street
    0.2 km
  19. Turn left onto Heil Street
    0.0 km
  20. 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 N1
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.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
78.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 7 min • 1 hr 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State → Heilbron
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Heilbron
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State → Heilbron
Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State 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 Overlapping province
20.7 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
13.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
5.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Heilbron → Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State
Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State ↔ Heilbron
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State -27.96426, 26.80892
Midpoint
78.1 km
Total: 156.2 km
Midpoint 78.1 km
156.2 km 2 hrs 15 min
Destination Heilbron -27.28639, 27.96944

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 156.2 km
Return-cycle span 312.3 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 15 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 12.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 78.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.96426, 26.80892
Midpoint -27.61191, 27.34547
End -27.28639, 27.96944
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Questions 8
How far is Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State from Heilbron? +
Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State is about 156.2 km from Heilbron by road.
How long does it take from Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State to Heilbron? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State to Heilbron in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State 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 Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State to Heilbron? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R261.40 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R262.63 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R291.19 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R293.55 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State to Heilbron? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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.
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Towns along the route

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From Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State To Heilbron
: Heilbron
From Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State To Heilbron

Route Locations

Start area
Shoprite Welkom 9459 Free State, Free State
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 Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 20.7 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 13.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 5.4 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 1.7 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 1.0 km

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