Distance from Ultra City to Heidelberg

Ultra City to Heidelberg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,861.7 km in roughly 20 hrs 34 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Ultra City → Heidelberg

Road distance

1,861.7 km

1,156.8 mi • 1,005.0 nmi

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,585.7 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.17×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

20 hrs 34 min

Return: 41 hrs 9 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

20 hrs 34 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

90.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 10 planned rest stops

23 hrs 4 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R23.25 / litre

R3,116.40

95 Petrol R23.36 / litre

R3,131.15

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Wx Destination weather

Today's outlook for Heidelberg

6.8°C

Mainly clear

Feels like Perceived temperature

5.1°C

Day range High / low

H 23° • L 6°

Rain chance Today's probability

Wind 10m wind speed

4 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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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Ultra City

Finish Heidelberg

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Start point

Destination

Driving route

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Turn-by-turn directions

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Start your journey

0.2 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn right

103.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

5.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

383.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg

1.6 km
Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway

18.9 km
Continue straight

28.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto

1.4 km
Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass

6.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork

915.9 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

7.9 km
Turn left

172.4 km
Turn left onto Springbok Road

0.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Springbok Road

0.1 km
Continue onto Springbok Road

0.7 km
Turn right onto Dassie Road

0.2 km
Turn left onto Rademeyer Street

0.5 km
Turn left onto Langenhoven Street

31.9 km
At the end of the road, turn right

18.3 km
Turn right onto Montagu Street

2.0 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Montagu Street

2.1 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Montagu Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Montagu Street

5.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

2.6 km
Turn right towards N2: Mossel Bay

0.6 km
Merge slight right

67.4 km
Continue straight

53.5 km
Continue straight

28.4 km
Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Street

1.5 km
Turn right

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 48

Known total R1,628.50

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 48 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

e-Toll Sunbird

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Pikoko

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Gantry TG001

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Ivusi

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

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

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Maubane

Road: Road not linked yet

R33.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Maubane

Road: Road not linked yet

R33.00

Wallmansthal

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

Wallmansthal

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

Murrayhill

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Stormvoël

Road: Road not linked yet

R12.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Stormvoël

Road: Road not linked yet

R12.50

e-Toll Ihobe

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

932.0 km

Limpopo to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

10 hrs 17 min • 10 hrs 17 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Limpopo to Western Cape

Loc Route geography

Route geography

Ultra City → Heidelberg

Limpopo to Western Cape

Start area Origin

Ultra City, Limpopo

Destination area Arrival

Heidelberg, Western Cape

Road span Street reference

— • —

Post Postal reference

Postal reference

— • —

Ultra City → Heidelberg

Ultra City Origin postcode

Not available

Heidelberg Destination postcode

Not available

Province span Route area

Limpopo to Western Cape

Set Nearby route set

Nearby route set

Cape Town to George

3 other similar routes

Cape Town to George Overlapping province

1,489.2 km

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province

1,568.6 km

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance

1,585.2 km

Rev Related route set

Related route set

Heidelberg → Ultra City

Ultra City ↔ Heidelberg

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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Ultra City -22.23561, 29.98249

Midpoint

932.0 km

Total: 1,861.7 km

Midpoint 932.0 km

1,861.7 km 20 hrs 34 min

Destination Heidelberg -34.08996, 20.95859

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Limpopo to Western Cape

One-way road span 1,861.7 km

Return-cycle span 3,723.3 km

Traversal time 20 hrs 34 min

Maneuver count 37

Maneuver density 2.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 932.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -22.23561, 29.98249

Midpoint -29.12328, 26.16293

End -34.08996, 20.95859

Destination services

Available in Heidelberg

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 1

Supermarkets

Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Heidelberg

Quickshop
Heidelberg

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Ultra City from Heidelberg? +

Ultra City is about 1,861.7 km from Heidelberg by road.

How long does it take from Ultra City to Heidelberg? +

The drive usually takes about 20 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Ultra City 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 Ultra City 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 Ultra City to Heidelberg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,116.40 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,131.15 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,471.61 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,499.75 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Ultra City to Heidelberg? +

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

: Johannesburg

From Ultra City To Heidelberg

: Soweto

From Ultra City To Heidelberg

Kimberley

From Ultra City To Heidelberg

Bloemfontein

From Ultra City To Heidelberg

ern Bypass

From Ultra City To Heidelberg

: Cape Town

From Ultra City To Heidelberg

: Mossel Bay

From Ultra City To Heidelberg

Route Locations

Start area

Ultra City, Limpopo

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: 1,489.2 km

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province

About 293.1 km Difference: 1,568.6 km

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance

About 276.4 km Difference: 1,585.2 km

Gqeberha to East London Similar distance

About 238.6 km Difference: 1,623.1 km

Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance

About 161.5 km Difference: 1,700.1 km

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