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Distance from Heerlen to A 16

Heerlen to A 16 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 338.2 km in roughly 4 hrs 5 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Heerlen → A 16
Road distance
338.2 km
210.2 mi • 182.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
274.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 5 min
Return: 8 hrs 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 5 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R566.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R568.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R630.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R635.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R747.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R750.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R832.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R838.94
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R982.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R987.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,094.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,103.86
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 5 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 20 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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338.2 km 4 hrs 5 min
Start Heerlen
Finish A 16
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Heerlen Place
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Carnac Road
    0.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Essen Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Central Parkway
    0.2 km
  5. Continue onto Central Parkway
    0.3 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto Dorado Avenue
    0.2 km
  7. Continue straight onto Alwen West Road
    0.5 km
  8. Continue straight onto Shakespeare Avenue
    0.9 km
  9. Turn left onto Rifle Range Road
    1.0 km
  10. Turn right onto Xavier Street
    0.4 km
  11. Take the ramp slight left towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    0.7 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    12.1 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N3: Heidelberg
    1.7 km
  14. Merge slight right
    57.8 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork
    200.3 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork towards N5: Harrismith
    0.0 km
  18. Turn right
    4.9 km
  19. Turn left
    8.5 km
  20. Go straight
    29.4 km
  21. Turn left
    0.5 km
  22. Go straight
    4.2 km
  23. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    12.0 km
  24. Turn left
    0.5 km
  25. Turn right
    0.1 km
  26. Turn left
    0.3 km
  27. Turn left
    0.7 km
  28. Turn slight left
    0.2 km
  29. Turn left
    0.2 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 14
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
169.4 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 2 min • 2 hrs 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Heerlen → A 16
Gauteng to Free State
Start area Origin
Heerlen, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
A 16, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Heerlen → A 16
Heerlen Origin postcode
Not available
A 16 Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng to Free State
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
45.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
61.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
34.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
A 16 → Heerlen
Heerlen ↔ A 16
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Heerlen -26.24625, 27.99334
Midpoint
169.4 km
Total: 338.2 km
Midpoint 169.4 km
338.2 km 4 hrs 5 min
Destination A 16 -28.60412, 28.82553

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Free State
One-way road span 338.2 km
Return-cycle span 676.4 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 5 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 8.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 169.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.24625, 27.99334
Midpoint -27.40596, 28.80359
End -28.60412, 28.82553
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Questions 9
How far is Heerlen from A 16? +
Heerlen is about 338.2 km from A 16 by road.
How long does it take from Heerlen to A 16? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 5 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Heerlen to A 16 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Heerlen 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 Heerlen to A 16? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R566.18 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R568.86 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R630.71 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R635.83 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Heerlen to A 16? +
Yes. There are 14 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 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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Towns along the route

Heerlen Place
From Heerlen To A 16
Central Parkway
From Heerlen To A 16
: O.R. Tambo International
From Heerlen To A 16
eMalahleni
From Heerlen To A 16
ern Bypass
From Heerlen To A 16
: Heidelberg
From Heerlen To A 16
Durban
From Heerlen To A 16
: Harrismith
From Heerlen To A 16
Bethlehem
From Heerlen To A 16

Route Locations

Start area
Heerlen, Gauteng
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 45.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 61.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 34.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 99.6 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 176.7 km

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