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Distance from Johannesburg to Heerlen

Johannesburg to Heerlen is a short everyday drive, covering about 8.9 km in roughly 11 min.

N Johannesburg → Heerlen
Road distance
8.9 km
5.5 mi • 4.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
7.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 min
Return: 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
11 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
46.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R14.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R14.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R16.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R16.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R19.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R19.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R21.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R21.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R25.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R25.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R28.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R28.89
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
11 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
26 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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8.9 km 11 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Heerlen
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Commissioner Street
    1.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Simmonds Street
    0.8 km
  3. Turn right onto Trump Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Booysens Road
    3.2 km
  5. Turn left onto Kimberley Road
    0.4 km
  6. Turn right onto Alamein Road
    0.2 km
  7. Continue straight onto Northern Parkway
    1.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Dorado Avenue
    0.6 km
  9. Turn right onto Cambria Road
    0.2 km
  10. Continue straight onto Central Parkway
    0.1 km
  11. Continue onto Central Parkway
    0.2 km
  12. Turn right onto Essen Road
    0.1 km
  13. Turn left onto Carnac Road
    0.1 km
  14. Turn left onto Heerlen Place
    0.0 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
4.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 min • 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Johannesburg → Heerlen
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Johannesburg
Destination area Arrival
Heerlen, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Johannesburg → Heerlen
Johannesburg Origin postcode
Not available
Heerlen Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Soweto
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
11.1 km
Pretoria to Centurion Overlapping province
4.4 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
18.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Heerlen → Johannesburg
Johannesburg ↔ Heerlen
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
4.4 km
Total: 8.9 km
Midpoint 4.4 km
8.9 km 11 min
Destination Heerlen -26.24625, 27.99334

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 8.9 km
Return-cycle span 17.7 km
Traversal time 11 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 169.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 4.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -26.23180, 28.02625
End -26.24625, 27.99334
Destination services

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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 Johannesburg from Heerlen? +
Johannesburg is about 8.9 km from Heerlen by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Heerlen? +
The drive usually takes about 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Heerlen in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Heerlen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R14.82 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R14.89 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R16.51 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R16.64 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg To Heerlen
Central Parkway
From Johannesburg To Heerlen
Heerlen Place
From Johannesburg To Heerlen

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Heerlen, Gauteng
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 Soweto Overlapping province
About 19.9 km Difference: 11.1 km
Pretoria to Centurion Overlapping province
About 13.2 km Difference: 4.4 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
About 27.3 km Difference: 18.5 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
About 29.8 km Difference: 20.9 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
About 53.5 km Difference: 44.7 km

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