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Distance from A76 to Heerlen

A76 to Heerlen is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 287.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 58 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N A76 → Heerlen
Road distance
287.8 km
M17 N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
257.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 58 min
End point
Heerlen Place
Return: 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
238 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R481.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R484.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R536.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R541.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R635.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R638.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R708.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R713.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R836.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R840.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R931.82
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R939.37
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
281° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
101° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.6995, 30.5343
End coords Destination point
-26.2462, 27.9933
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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287.8 km 3 hrs 58 min
Start A76
Finish Heerlen
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    2.7 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  3. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  4. Turn right
    3.7 km
  5. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  6. Turn right
    3.1 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left
    56.4 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left
    3.7 km
  9. Turn left onto Kerk Street
    0.7 km
  10. Turn right onto Joubert Street
    199.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12
    0.5 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    12.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M17
    0.6 km
  14. Turn right onto Xavier Street
    0.6 km
  15. Turn left onto Rifle Range Road
    1.0 km
  16. Turn right onto Shakespeare Avenue
    0.9 km
  17. Turn left onto Akker Street
    0.2 km
  18. Turn right onto Eucalyptus Road
    0.3 km
  19. Turn right onto Erding Road
    0.4 km
  20. Continue straight onto Essen Road
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right onto Carnac Road
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right onto Heerlen Place
    0.0 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 20
Known total R408.50
Main toll road N12
This route includes 20 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Heerlen → A76 A76 to Johannesburg A76 to Pretoria A76 to Cape Town A76 to Durban Johannesburg to Heerlen Pretoria to Heerlen Cape Town to Heerlen
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
143.8 km
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 59 min • 1 hr 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
47.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Heerlen
06:34 – 17:34
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,203.09
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.76
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R57.56
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,266.41
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (4)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A76 -26.69955, 30.53433
Midpoint
143.8 km
Total: 287.8 km
Midpoint 143.8 km
287.8 km 3 hrs 58 min
Destination Heerlen End: Heerlen Place -26.24625, 27.99334

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Gauteng
One-way road span 287.8 km
Return-cycle span 575.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 58 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 8.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 143.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.69955, 30.53433
Midpoint -26.49133, 29.31348
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 A76 from Heerlen? +
A76 is about 287.8 km from Heerlen by road.
How long does it take from A76 to Heerlen? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A76 to Heerlen in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from A76 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 A76 to Heerlen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R481.81 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R484.09 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R536.73 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R541.08 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A76 to Heerlen? +
Yes. There are 20 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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Route Locations

Start area
A76, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Heerlen, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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