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Distance from Mechelen to Grote Markt

Mechelen to Grote Markt is a short everyday drive, covering about 32.0 km in roughly 38 min.

N Mechelen → Grote Markt
Road distance
32.0 km
N211
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
22.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.45×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
44
Info Travel board
Travel time
38 min
Start point
Grote Markt
Return: 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
38 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
50.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R53.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R53.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R59.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R60.14
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R70.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R71.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R78.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R79.36
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R92.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R93.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R103.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R104.41
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
204° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
24° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
51.0281, 4.4803
End coords Destination point
50.8467, 4.3524
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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32.0 km 38 min
Start Mechelen
Finish Grote Markt
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Grote Markt
    0.0 km
  2. Continue sharp left onto Grote Markt
    0.1 km
  3. Continue left onto Grote Markt
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right
    0.0 km
  5. Go straight onto Steenweg
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left onto Onder-den-Toren
    0.1 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left onto Persoonshoek
    0.1 km
  9. Turn left onto Kraanstraat
    0.1 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right onto Adegemstraat
    0.3 km
  11. Turn left onto Koningin Astridlaan
    0.8 km
  12. Continue straight onto Van Benedenlaan
    0.2 km
  13. Continue slight right onto Van Benedenlaan
    0.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto Leopoldstraat
    0.5 km
  15. Go straight onto Postzegellaan
    0.8 km
  16. Turn left onto Jubellaan
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right
    0.1 km
  18. Merge slight left onto Tangent
    1.0 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  20. Continue
    0.1 km
  21. Keep slight left at the fork towards Brussel
    1.5 km
  22. Merge slight left
    9.2 km
  23. Take the exit ramp right towards N211: Steenokkerzeel
    0.0 km
  24. Keep slight left at the fork towards Steenokkerzeel
    0.4 km
  25. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.4 km
  26. Merge slight left
    0.9 km
  27. Keep slight left at the fork towards E411
    1.4 km
  28. Merge slight left
    3.5 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight right towards E40: Luik
    0.2 km
  30. Keep slight right at the fork towards E40: Brussel
    1.0 km
  31. Merge slight left
    1.8 km
  32. Keep slight right at the fork towards Centre-Centrum
    1.3 km
  33. Keep slight right at the fork towards Centre-Centrum
    0.4 km
  34. Keep slight left at the fork towards Centre-Centrum
    0.6 km
  35. Continue straight onto Tunnel Reyers-Centre - Reyers-centrumtunnel
    1.6 km
  36. Continue right onto Rue de la Loi - Wetstraat
    1.6 km
  37. Continue straight onto Rue des Colonies - Koloniënstraat
    0.3 km
  38. Continue straight onto Cantersteen - Kantersteen
    0.2 km
  39. Turn right onto Rue de l'Infante Isabelle - Infante Isabellastraat
    0.1 km
  40. Turn left onto Putterie - Putterij
    0.1 km
  41. Continue straight onto Rue Duquesnoy - Duquesnoystraat
    0.2 km
  42. Go straight onto Rue du Lombard - Lombardstraat
    0.3 km
  43. Turn make a U-turn onto Rue du Marché au Charbon - Kolenmarkt
    0.2 km
  44. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
16.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
19 min • 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.3 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
5.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
1.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Grote Markt
06:08 – 21:09
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
15 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 56 min
SunriseDawn break
06:08
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R133.73
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.64
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R6.40
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R140.77
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (38)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
5
Complex forks Path selection
8
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mechelen Start: Grote Markt 51.02814, 4.48035
Midpoint
16.0 km
Total: 32.0 km
Midpoint 16.0 km
32.0 km 38 min
Destination Grote Markt 50.84673, 4.35241

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 32.0 km
Return-cycle span 64.0 km
Traversal time 38 min
Maneuver count 44
Maneuver density 137.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 16.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start 51.02814, 4.48035
Midpoint 50.91280, 4.45564
End 50.84673, 4.35241
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Questions 8
How far is Mechelen from Grote Markt? +
Mechelen is about 32.0 km from Grote Markt by road.
How long does it take from Mechelen to Grote Markt? +
The drive usually takes about 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mechelen to Grote Markt in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mechelen to Grote Markt? +
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 Mechelen to Grote Markt? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R53.55 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R53.81 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R59.66 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R60.14 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mechelen to Grote Markt? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Steenweg
From Mechelen To Grote Markt
Onder-den-Toren
From Mechelen To Grote Markt
Persoonshoek
From Mechelen To Grote Markt
Kraanstraat
From Mechelen To Grote Markt
Adegemstraat
From Mechelen To Grote Markt
Koningin Astridlaan
From Mechelen To Grote Markt
Van Benedenlaan
From Mechelen To Grote Markt
Leopoldstraat
From Mechelen To Grote Markt
Postzegellaan
From Mechelen To Grote Markt
Jubellaan
From Mechelen To Grote Markt

Route Locations

Start area
Mechelen, Antwerpen
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Grote Markt
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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