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Distance from Ultra City to Heroldsbaai

Ultra City to Heroldsbaai is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,715.8 km in roughly 19 hrs 5 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Ultra City → Heroldsbaai
Road distance
1,715.8 km
1,066.2 mi • 926.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,508.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
36
Info Travel board
Travel time
19 hrs 5 min
Return: 38 hrs 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
19 hrs 5 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
21 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,872.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,885.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,199.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,225.61
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,789.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,807.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,221.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,256.01
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,986.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R5,010.20
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,554.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,600.02
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
19 hrs 5 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
19 hrs 20 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,715.8 km 19 hrs 5 min
Start Ultra City
Finish Heroldsbaai
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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right
    103.7 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  5. Continue
    5.0 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  7. Continue
    383.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  10. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  16. Continue onto Donkin Street
    7.9 km
  17. Turn left
    172.4 km
  18. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Springbok Road
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  21. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  22. Turn left onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  23. Turn left onto Langenhoven Street
    31.9 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn right
    18.3 km
  25. Turn right onto Montagu Street
    2.0 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn right onto Montagu Street
    2.1 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Montagu Street
    0.0 km
  28. Continue onto Montagu Street
    5.5 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  30. Continue
    4.5 km
  31. Turn left onto Rooidraai
    3.2 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Rooikransie Avenue
    0.0 km
  33. Continue onto Rooikransie Avenue
    0.2 km
  34. At the end of the road, turn right onto Slaapplek Street
    0.2 km
  35. Turn right onto Vaalkom Street
    0.1 km
  36. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 48
Known total R1,628.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 48 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 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
859.2 km
Limpopo to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 32 min • 9 hrs 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Ultra City → Heroldsbaai
Limpopo to Western Cape
Start area Origin
Ultra City, Limpopo
Destination area Arrival
Heroldsbaai, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Ultra City → Heroldsbaai
Ultra City Origin postcode
Not available
Heroldsbaai 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
1,343.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
1,422.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,439.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Heroldsbaai → Ultra City
Ultra City ↔ Heroldsbaai
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Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ultra City -22.23561, 29.98249
Midpoint
859.2 km
Total: 1,715.8 km
Midpoint 859.2 km
1,715.8 km 19 hrs 5 min
Destination Heroldsbaai -34.05056, 22.39750

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,715.8 km
Return-cycle span 3,431.6 km
Traversal time 19 hrs 5 min
Maneuver count 36
Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 859.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -22.23561, 29.98249
Midpoint -28.75596, 26.73840
End -34.05056, 22.39750
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Questions 9
How far is Ultra City from Heroldsbaai? +
Ultra City is about 1,715.8 km from Heroldsbaai by road.
How long does it take from Ultra City to Heroldsbaai? +
The drive usually takes about 19 hrs 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ultra City to Heroldsbaai 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 Heroldsbaai? +
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 Heroldsbaai? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,872.29 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,885.88 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,199.67 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,225.61 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ultra City to Heroldsbaai? +
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 Heroldsbaai
: Soweto
From Ultra City To Heroldsbaai
Kimberley
From Ultra City To Heroldsbaai
Bloemfontein
From Ultra City To Heroldsbaai
ern Bypass
From Ultra City To Heroldsbaai
: Cape Town
From Ultra City To Heroldsbaai
Rooidraai
From Ultra City To Heroldsbaai

Route Locations

Start area
Ultra City, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Heroldsbaai, 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: 1,343.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,422.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,439.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,477.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 1,554.3 km

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