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Distance from E40 M1 to Heerlen

E40 M1 to Heerlen is a short everyday drive, covering about 15.8 km in roughly 15 min.

N E40 M1 → Heerlen
Road distance
15.8 km
M1 M16 M17
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
9.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.72×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 min
End point
Heerlen Place
Return: 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
15 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
60.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R30.20
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R30.32
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R36.78
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R37.01
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R39.84
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R40.01
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R48.53
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R48.83
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R52.43
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R52.64
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R63.85
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R64.25
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
210° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
30° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1747, 28.0395
End coords Destination point
-26.2462, 27.9933
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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15.8 km 15 min
Start E40 M1
Finish Heerlen
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    1.4 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M16
    0.5 km
  3. Turn right onto West Street
    0.0 km
  4. Turn right towards M1
    0.4 km
  5. Merge slight right
    10.7 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M17
    0.3 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork towards M17
    0.0 km
  8. Turn sharp right onto Crownwood Road
    0.7 km
  9. Turn left onto Northern Parkway
    0.4 km
  10. Continue straight onto Dorado Avenue
    0.6 km
  11. Turn right onto Cambria Road
    0.2 km
  12. Continue straight onto Central Parkway
    0.1 km
  13. Continue onto Central Parkway
    0.2 km
  14. Turn right onto Essen Road
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left onto Carnac Road
    0.1 km
  16. Turn left onto Heerlen Place
    0.0 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Heerlen → E40 M1 E40 M1 to Johannesburg E40 M1 to Pretoria E40 M1 to Cape Town E40 M1 to Durban Johannesburg to Heerlen Pretoria to Heerlen Cape Town to Heerlen
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
7.9 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 min • 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
1.1 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
2.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
58.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Heerlen
06:36 – 17:31
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R66.10
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.32
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R3.16
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R69.58
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin E40 M1 -26.17469, 28.03955
Midpoint
7.9 km
Total: 15.8 km
Midpoint 7.9 km
15.8 km 15 min
Destination Heerlen End: Heerlen Place -26.24625, 27.99334

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 15.8 km
Return-cycle span 31.6 km
Traversal time 15 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 107.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 7.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.17469, 28.03955
Midpoint -26.20622, 28.03067
End -26.24625, 27.99334
Destination services

Available in Heerlen

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

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 8
How far is E40 M1 from Heerlen? +
E40 M1 is about 15.8 km from Heerlen by road.
How long does it take from E40 M1 to Heerlen? +
The drive usually takes about 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E40 M1 to Heerlen in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from E40 M1 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 E40 M1 to Heerlen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R30.20 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R30.32 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R36.78 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R37.01 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E40 M1 to Heerlen? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. 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

ern Parkway
From E40 M1 To Heerlen
Central Parkway
From E40 M1 To Heerlen
Heerlen Place
From E40 M1 To Heerlen

Route Locations

Start area
E40 M1, Gauteng
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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