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Distance from Vanderbijlpark to Heilbron

Vanderbijlpark to Heilbron is a practical regional trip, covering about 73.0 km in roughly 1 hr 4 min.

N Vanderbijlpark → Heilbron
Road distance
73.0 km
45.3 mi • 39.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
65.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 4 min
Return: 2 hrs 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 4 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
68.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R122.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R122.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R136.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R137.19
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R161.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R161.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R179.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R181.01
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R212.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R213.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R236.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R238.18
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Heilbron
14.0°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
14.3°C
Day range High / low
H 21° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
65%
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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73.0 km 1 hr 4 min
Start Vanderbijlpark
Finish Heilbron
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Go straight onto Frikkie Meyer Boulevard
    0.2 km
  3. Continue make a U-turn onto Frikkie Meyer Boulevard
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Barrage Road
    1.9 km
  5. Turn slight left towards R57
    0.2 km
  6. Go straight
    68.5 km
  7. Turn left
    1.4 km
  8. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  9. Turn right onto Heil Street
    0.3 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
36.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
32 min • 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Vanderbijlpark → Heilbron
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Vanderbijlpark
Destination area Arrival
Heilbron
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Vanderbijlpark → Heilbron
Vanderbijlpark Origin postcode
Not available
Heilbron Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Vereeniging
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
19.4 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
19.1 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
27.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Heilbron → Vanderbijlpark
Vanderbijlpark ↔ Heilbron
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Vanderbijlpark -26.70689, 27.83627
Midpoint
36.6 km
Total: 73.0 km
Midpoint 36.6 km
73.0 km 1 hr 4 min
Destination Heilbron -27.28639, 27.96944

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 73.0 km
Return-cycle span 146.0 km
Traversal time 1 hr 4 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 13.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 36.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.70689, 27.83627
Midpoint -26.96505, 27.96931
End -27.28639, 27.96944
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How far is Vanderbijlpark from Heilbron? +
Vanderbijlpark is about 73.0 km from Heilbron by road.
How long does it take from Vanderbijlpark to Heilbron? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Vanderbijlpark to Heilbron in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Vanderbijlpark 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 Vanderbijlpark to Heilbron? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R122.16 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R122.74 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R136.09 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R137.19 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Vanderbijlpark to Heilbron? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Vanderbijlpark
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.

Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
About 53.5 km Difference: 19.4 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
About 53.9 km Difference: 19.1 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 100.2 km Difference: 27.2 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 99.3 km Difference: 26.3 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
About 27.3 km Difference: 45.6 km

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