Distance from E17 to Heerlen

N E17 → Heerlen

Road distance

1,392.7 km

Metro routes · M1 / M17 / M7 / N1

E17 to Heerlen is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,392.7 km in roughly 15 hrs 7 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,250.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.11×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

15 hrs 7 min

End point

Heerlen Place

Return: 30 hrs 15 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

907 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

92.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

16 hrs 52 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R2,802.71

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R2,813.74

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

49° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

229° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.9954, 18.5611

End coords Destination point

-26.2462, 27.9933

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 17 °C E17 Clear Sky View Forecast → 13 °C Heerlen Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

E17 → Heerlen

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Car

1,392.7 km

15 hrs 7 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,392.7 km

~21 hrs 25 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 5 km to Cape Town International
✈ CPT → JNB (2 hrs 32 min)
🚗 28 km from OR Tambo International
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Places from E17 to Heerlen

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Hotel Approaching Heerlen

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 905 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 905 km from start

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Hotel Approaching Heerlen

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 905 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 905 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start E17

Finish Heerlen

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from E17 to Heerlen via N1

National highway N1
Directions from E17 to Heerlen via M7 and M1 and M17

Metro arterial routes M7M1M17
Start your journey

0.0 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn right onto Qabazi Drive

0.4 km
Turn right onto Steve Biko Drive

0.9 km
Turn right onto Govan Mbeki Road

0.8 km
Turn left onto Duinefontein Road

0.6 km
Take the ramp straight towards M7

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto Jakes Gerwel Drive

1.7 km
Turn left onto Cape Flats Freeway

6.3 km
Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway

14.9 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Paarl

1.5 km
Merge slight right onto N1 Freeway

436.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

2.0 km
Continue straight

917.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass

3.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg

0.7 km
Continue straight

2.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M17

0.2 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M17

0.1 km
Turn slight left onto Crownwood Road

0.6 km
Turn left onto Northern Parkway

0.4 km
Continue straight onto Dorado Avenue

0.6 km
Turn right onto Cambria Road

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Central Parkway

0.1 km
Continue onto Central Parkway

0.2 km
Turn right onto Essen Road

0.1 km
Turn left onto Carnac Road

0.1 km
Turn left onto Heerlen Place

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 15

Known total R590.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Routes ↩ Heerlen → E17 E17 to Johannesburg E17 to Pretoria E17 to Cape Town E17 to Durban Johannesburg to Heerlen Pretoria to Heerlen Cape Town to Heerlen

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

696.7 km

Western Cape to Gauteng

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 33 min • 7 hrs 33 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Western Cape to Gauteng

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

100.3 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

231.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

75.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Heerlen

06:49 – 17:23

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:06

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 33 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

3 hrs 42 min

SunriseDawn break

06:49

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,821.56

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R27.85

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R278.54

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,127.96

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (17)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin E17 -33.99542, 18.56109

Midpoint

696.7 km

Total: 1,392.7 km

Midpoint 696.7 km

1,392.7 km 15 hrs 7 min

Destination Heerlen End: Heerlen Place -26.24625, 27.99334

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Western Cape to Gauteng

One-way road span 1,392.7 km

Return-cycle span 2,785.4 km

Traversal time 15 hrs 7 min

Maneuver count 30

Maneuver density 2.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 696.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.99542, 18.56109

Midpoint -31.11239, 24.39467

End -26.24625, 27.99334

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is E17 from Heerlen? +

E17 is about 1,392.7 km from Heerlen by road.

How long does it take from E17 to Heerlen? +

The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from E17 to Heerlen in one day? +

It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.

Is taxi available from E17 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 E17 to Heerlen? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,802.71 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,813.74 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,799.70 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,934.07 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from E17 to Heerlen? +

Yes. There are 15 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.

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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Nissan Johannesburg Motordeal

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Sweet Depot

Auto Zone

China Mall

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Johannesburg Roads Agency Depot

May Lill Nursery School

LSP Locks

City Power

Shell Select

Hartford College

Diepkloof Bus Station (T1 C1)

Diepkloof

Esterhuysen Primary School

Braiders

Shell Select

Alpha Electrical

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Selby Rea Vaya Bus Depot and Command Center (Under Construction)

Park Avenue Stationers

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BankservAfrica

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Brixton Wholesale Meat Supply

African Bank

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