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Distance from Heerlen to Vrede

Heerlen to Vrede is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 205.1 km in roughly 2 hrs 35 min.

N Heerlen → Vrede
Road distance
205.1 km
127.4 mi • 110.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
175.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 35 min
Return: 5 hrs 11 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 35 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R343.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R344.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R382.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R385.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R453.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R455.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R504.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R508.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R596.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R598.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R663.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R669.37
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 35 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 50 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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205.1 km 2 hrs 35 min
Start Heerlen
Finish Vrede
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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
    82.6 km
  16. Take the exit ramp left towards R34: Frankfort
    1.0 km
  17. Turn left
    13.2 km
  18. Turn right
    14.9 km
  19. Turn left
    13.6 km
  20. Go straight
    1.8 km
  21. Turn right
    0.6 km
  22. Turn left
    0.3 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.0 km
  24. Go straight onto Church Street
    1.0 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn right onto Van Der Lingen Street
    0.0 km
  26. 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
102.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 17 min • 1 hr 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Heerlen → Vrede
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Heerlen, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Vrede
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Heerlen → Vrede
Heerlen Origin postcode
Not available
Vrede Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
71.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
43.6 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
50.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Vrede → Heerlen
Heerlen ↔ Vrede
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Heerlen -26.24625, 27.99334
Midpoint
102.7 km
Total: 205.1 km
Midpoint 102.7 km
205.1 km 2 hrs 35 min
Destination Vrede -27.42647, 29.16371

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 205.1 km
Return-cycle span 410.2 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 35 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 12.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 102.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.24625, 27.99334
Midpoint -26.87529, 28.50430
End -27.42647, 29.16371
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Service groups 1
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Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Vrede
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Questions 9
How far is Heerlen from Vrede? +
Heerlen is about 205.1 km from Vrede by road.
How long does it take from Heerlen to Vrede? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Heerlen to Vrede in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Heerlen to Vrede? +
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 Vrede? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R343.32 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R344.95 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R382.46 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R385.56 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Heerlen to Vrede? +
Yes. There are 14 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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. 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 Vrede
Central Parkway
From Heerlen To Vrede
: O.R. Tambo International
From Heerlen To Vrede
eMalahleni
From Heerlen To Vrede
ern Bypass
From Heerlen To Vrede
: Heidelberg
From Heerlen To Vrede
Durban
From Heerlen To Vrede
: Frankfort
From Heerlen To Vrede

Route Locations

Start area
Heerlen, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Vrede
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 71.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 43.6 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 50.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 88.0 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 100.2 km Difference: 104.9 km

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