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Distance from E 39 Aalborg to Esbjerg

N E 39 Aalborg → Esbjerg
Road distance
282.3 km
E 39 Aalborg to Esbjerg is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 282.3 km in roughly 2 hrs 56 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
203.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 56 min
Start point
Hirtshalsmotorvejen
End point
Torvegade
Return: 5 hrs 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
176 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
95.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R568.13
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R570.37
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R567.53
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R594.76
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R749.62
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R752.57
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R748.82
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R784.76
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R986.35
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R990.23
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R985.29
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,032.57
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
208° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
28° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
57.0961, 9.9671
End coords Destination point
55.4665, 8.4521
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 18 °C E 39 Aalborg Cloudy View Forecast → 18 °C Esbjerg Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
E 39 Aalborg → Esbjerg
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Car
282.3 km
2 hrs 56 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
282.3 km
~4 hrs 20 min
65 km/h avg
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282.3 km 2 hrs 56 min
Start E 39 Aalborg
Finish Esbjerg
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Hirtshalsmotorvejen
    1.9 km
  2. Continue straight onto Nordjyske Motorvej
    113.9 km
  3. Continue straight onto Østjyske Motorvej
    83.9 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork onto Sønderjyske Motorvej towards E20: Kolding
    14.2 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight right towards E 20: Esbjerg
    0.2 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards E 20: Esbjerg
    63.5 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight right towards 191: Esbjerg Ø
    0.4 km
  8. Turn right onto Storegade
    3.3 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork onto Storegade
    0.1 km
  10. Turn left onto Jernbanegade
    0.3 km
  11. Turn right onto Nørregade
    0.1 km
  12. Turn left onto Østergade
    0.2 km
  13. Turn right onto Danmarksgade
    0.3 km
  14. Turn left onto Torvegade
    0.1 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
140.8 km
Region Nordjylland to Region Syddanmark
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 28 min • 1 hr 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Region Nordjylland to Region Syddanmark
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
47.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Esbjerg
04:46 – 22:03
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
13:24
Total daylightUsable driving light
17 hrs 17 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 36 min
SunriseDawn break
04:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,180.09
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.65
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R56.46
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,242.20
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin E 39 Aalborg Start: Hirtshalsmotorvejen 57.09608, 9.96712
Midpoint
140.8 km
Total: 282.3 km
Midpoint 140.8 km
282.3 km 2 hrs 56 min
Destination Esbjerg End: Torvegade 55.46649, 8.45208

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Region Nordjylland to Region Syddanmark
One-way road span 282.3 km
Return-cycle span 564.6 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 56 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 140.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start 57.09608, 9.96712
Midpoint 56.04866, 9.91836
End 55.46649, 8.45208
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Questions 9
How far is E 39 Aalborg from Esbjerg? +
E 39 Aalborg is about 282.3 km from Esbjerg by road.
How long does it take from E 39 Aalborg to Esbjerg? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E 39 Aalborg to Esbjerg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from E 39 Aalborg to Esbjerg? +
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 E 39 Aalborg to Esbjerg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R568.13 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R570.37 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R567.53 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R594.76 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E 39 Aalborg to Esbjerg? +
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Hirtshalsmotorvejen
From E 39 Aalborg To Esbjerg
Nordjyske Motorvej
From E 39 Aalborg To Esbjerg
Østjyske Motorvej
From E 39 Aalborg To Esbjerg
E20: Kolding
From E 39 Aalborg To Esbjerg
Sønderjyske Motorvej
From E 39 Aalborg To Esbjerg
E 20: Esbjerg
From E 39 Aalborg To Esbjerg
Kolding V
From E 39 Aalborg To Esbjerg
191: Esbjerg Ø
From E 39 Aalborg To Esbjerg
Storegade
From E 39 Aalborg To Esbjerg
Jernbanegade
From E 39 Aalborg To Esbjerg

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