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Distance from A 16 to Heerlen

A 16 to Heerlen is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 332.5 km in roughly 4 hrs 6 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N A 16 → Heerlen
Road distance
332.5 km
206.6 mi • 179.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
274.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
43
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 6 min
Return: 8 hrs 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 6 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R556.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R559.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R620.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R625.09
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R734.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R737.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R818.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R824.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R966.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R970.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,076.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,085.23
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 6 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 21 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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332.5 km 4 hrs 6 min
Start A 16
Finish Heerlen
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right
    0.7 km
  3. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.3 km
  5. Turn right
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left
    0.5 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right onto Mota Road
    12.0 km
  8. Continue straight
    4.7 km
  9. Turn slight left
    0.3 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  11. Go straight
    29.6 km
  12. Continue straight
    8.5 km
  13. Turn right
    2.5 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Wilgepark
    0.3 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards Harrismith
    0.1 km
  16. Go straight onto Cloete Street
    1.2 km
  17. Turn left onto McKechnie Street
    0.2 km
  18. Turn right onto Piet Retief Street
    0.5 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Warden Street
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto Warden Street
    1.4 km
  21. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  22. Merge slight right
    195.1 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork
    53.9 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston
    0.5 km
  25. Keep slight left at the fork towards Kritzinger Road
    0.1 km
  26. Go straight onto Kritzinger Road
    1.3 km
  27. Continue straight onto Jan Coetzee Road
    0.9 km
  28. Continue straight onto Van Rensburg Street
    0.4 km
  29. At the end of the road, turn right onto Ring Road East
    0.6 km
  30. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.3 km
  31. Take the ramp slight left towards Kimberley
    0.5 km
  32. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    10.6 km
  33. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M17
    0.6 km
  34. Turn right onto Xavier Street
    0.6 km
  35. Turn left onto Rifle Range Road
    1.0 km
  36. Turn right onto Shakespeare Avenue
    0.9 km
  37. Turn left onto Akker Street
    0.2 km
  38. Turn right onto Eucalyptus Road
    0.3 km
  39. Turn right onto Erding Road
    0.4 km
  40. Continue straight onto Essen Road
    0.1 km
  41. Turn right onto Carnac Road
    0.1 km
  42. Turn right onto Heerlen Place
    0.0 km
  43. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R644.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
166.6 km
Free State to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 3 min • 2 hrs 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
A 16 → Heerlen
Free State to Gauteng
Start area Origin
A 16, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Heerlen, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
A 16 → Heerlen
A 16 Origin postcode
Not available
Heerlen Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Free State to Gauteng
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
39.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
56.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
93.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Heerlen → A 16
A 16 ↔ Heerlen
A 16 to Johannesburg Related trip
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A 16 to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A 16 -28.60412, 28.82553
Midpoint
166.6 km
Total: 332.5 km
Midpoint 166.6 km
332.5 km 4 hrs 6 min
Destination Heerlen -26.24625, 27.99334

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Gauteng
One-way road span 332.5 km
Return-cycle span 665.0 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 6 min
Maneuver count 43
Maneuver density 12.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 166.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.60412, 28.82553
Midpoint -27.40688, 28.80388
End -26.24625, 27.99334
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Heerlen
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Heerlen
6
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 2091, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Columbine Avenue and Rifle Range Roadd, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Braiders
    58 Earp Street
  • PEP
    Seranium Street, Johannesburg, 2190, Gauteng
  • Starlite Fashions
    Helen Joseph Street, Johannesburg
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 1862, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Heerlen
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Heerlen
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 2 nearby matches around Heerlen
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Heerlen
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Heerlen
6
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Questions 9
How far is A 16 from Heerlen? +
A 16 is about 332.5 km from Heerlen by road.
How long does it take from A 16 to Heerlen? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A 16 to Heerlen in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from A 16 to Heerlen? +
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 A 16 to Heerlen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R556.62 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R559.26 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R620.07 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R625.09 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A 16 to Heerlen? +
Yes. There are 11 tollgates 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 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

Wilgepark
From A 16 To Heerlen
Harrismith
From A 16 To Heerlen
: Johannesburg
From A 16 To Heerlen
: Germiston
From A 16 To Heerlen
Kimberley
From A 16 To Heerlen
ern Bypass
From A 16 To Heerlen
Heerlen Place
From A 16 To Heerlen

Route Locations

Start area
A 16, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Heerlen, Gauteng
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 Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 39.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 56.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 93.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 39.9 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 197.1 km

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