Distance from Heerlen to E17

N Heerlen → E17

Road distance

1,389.7 km

Metro routes · M1 / M22 / N12 / N2 / R300

Heerlen to E17 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,389.7 km in roughly 15 hrs 9 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 9 min

Start point

Heerlen Place

Return: 30 hrs 18 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

909 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

91.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

16 hrs 54 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R2,717.65

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R2,720.65

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

224° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

44° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.2462, 27.9933

End coords Destination point

-33.9954, 18.5611

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

Travel modes

Heerlen → E17

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Car

1,389.7 km

15 hrs 9 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,389.7 km

~21 hrs 22 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 28 km to OR Tambo International
✈ JNB → CPT (2 hrs 32 min)
🚗 5 km from Cape Town International
↑ 10 hrs 30 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Soon after Heerlen

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 364 km from start

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

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Hotel Soon after Heerlen

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 364 km from start

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Heerlen

Finish E17

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Heerlen to E17 via N12 and N2

National highway route N12N2
Directions from Heerlen to E17 via M1 and M22

Metro arterial routes M1M22
Directions from Heerlen to E17 via R300

Provincial road route R300
Head on Heerlen Place

0.0 km
Turn right onto Carnac Road

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Essen Road

0.1 km
Turn left onto Central Parkway

0.2 km
Continue onto Central Parkway

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Dorado Avenue

0.6 km
Continue straight onto Northern Parkway

0.4 km
Turn right onto Crownwood Road

0.7 km
Take the ramp right towards M1

0.3 km
Merge slight right

1.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto

1.4 km
Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass

6.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork

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

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

48.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain

1.0 km
Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway

14.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Cape Town

2.0 km
Merge slight right

3.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M22

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M22

0.1 km
Turn slight left onto Borcherds Quarry Road

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Ntlangano Crescent

0.3 km
Turn right onto Miller Street

0.8 km
Turn left onto Elijah Loza Street

0.8 km
Continue straight onto Emdeni Street

0.4 km
Turn right onto X.E. Magqwashe Street

0.5 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mkhanyisi Maphuma Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Shiba Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Magowashu Street

0.2 km
Turn right onto Mthonjeni Street

0.3 km
Turn right onto Qabazi Drive

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn right

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 N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

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

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

695.2 km

Gauteng to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 34 min • 7 hrs 34 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Gauteng to Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

100.1 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

231.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

75.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at E17

07:44 – 17:43

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:44

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 58 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

5 hrs 15 min

SunriseDawn break

07:44

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,809.07

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R27.79

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R277.95

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,114.81

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (23)

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 Heerlen Start: Heerlen Place -26.24625, 27.99334

Midpoint

695.2 km

Total: 1,389.7 km

Midpoint 695.2 km

1,389.7 km 15 hrs 9 min

Destination E17 -33.99542, 18.56109

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Gauteng to Western Cape

One-way road span 1,389.7 km

Return-cycle span 2,779.5 km

Traversal time 15 hrs 9 min

Maneuver count 38

Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 695.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.24625, 27.99334

Midpoint -31.10217, 24.40530

End -33.99542, 18.56109

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Heerlen from E17? +

Heerlen is about 1,389.7 km from E17 by road.

How long does it take from Heerlen to E17? +

The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Heerlen to E17 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 Heerlen to E17? +

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 E17? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,796.69 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,807.70 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,793.69 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,927.77 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Heerlen to E17? +

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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Towns along the route

Heerlen Place

From Heerlen To E17

Central Parkway

From Heerlen To E17

ern Parkway

From Heerlen To E17

: Soweto

From Heerlen To E17

Kimberley

From Heerlen To E17

Bloemfontein

From Heerlen To E17

ern Bypass

From Heerlen To E17

: Cape Town

From Heerlen To E17

: Mitchell's Plain

From Heerlen To E17

Cape Town International Airport

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