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Distance from Aachen to A 16

Aachen to A 16 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 292.6 km in roughly 4 hrs 31 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Aachen → A 16
Road distance
292.6 km
181.8 mi • 158.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
238.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 31 min
Return: 9 hrs 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 31 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
64.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R489.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R492.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R545.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R550.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R646.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R649.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R719.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R725.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R850.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R854.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R947.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R954.95
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 31 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 46 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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292.6 km 4 hrs 31 min
Start Aachen
Finish A 16
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Aachen Road
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right onto Stellenbosch Road
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Elias Motswaledi Street
    0.6 km
  4. Turn left
    54.6 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.2 km
  6. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    2.7 km
  7. Turn left onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  8. Go straight onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    2.3 km
  9. Turn right onto George Street
    56.2 km
  10. Continue straight
    13.6 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn left
    40.4 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3: Warden
    1.1 km
  13. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  14. Merge slight right
    58.1 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N5: Harrismith
    0.0 km
  17. Turn right
    4.9 km
  18. Turn left
    8.5 km
  19. Go straight
    29.4 km
  20. Turn left
    0.5 km
  21. Go straight
    4.2 km
  22. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    12.0 km
  23. Turn left
    0.5 km
  24. Turn right
    0.1 km
  25. Turn left
    0.3 km
  26. Turn left
    0.7 km
  27. Turn slight left
    0.2 km
  28. Turn left
    0.2 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N3
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N3 N3 N3 N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
146.6 km
Mpumalanga to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 15 min • 2 hrs 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Free State
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Aachen → A 16
Mpumalanga to Free State
Start area Origin
Aachen, Mpumalanga
Destination area Arrival
A 16, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Aachen → A 16
Aachen Origin postcode
Not available
A 16 Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Mpumalanga to Free State
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
16.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
0.5 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
138.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
A 16 → Aachen
Aachen ↔ A 16
Aachen to Johannesburg Related trip
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Aachen to Pretoria Related trip
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Aachen to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Aachen -26.47513, 29.10786
Midpoint
146.6 km
Total: 292.6 km
Midpoint 146.6 km
292.6 km 4 hrs 31 min
Destination A 16 -28.60412, 28.82553

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Free State
One-way road span 292.6 km
Return-cycle span 585.2 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 9.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 146.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.47513, 29.10786
Midpoint -27.58246, 29.00537
End -28.60412, 28.82553
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Questions 9
How far is Aachen from A 16? +
Aachen is about 292.6 km from A 16 by road.
How long does it take from Aachen to A 16? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aachen to A 16 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Aachen to A 16? +
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 Aachen to A 16? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R489.80 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R492.12 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R545.63 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R550.05 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aachen to A 16? +
No tollgates are 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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Towns along the route

: Warden
From Aachen To A 16
Harrismith
From Aachen To A 16
Bethlehem
From Aachen To A 16

Route Locations

Start area
Aachen, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
A 16, Free State
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 16.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 0.5 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 138.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 54.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 131.1 km

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