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Distance from Oostende to E40 Luik

N Oostende → E40 Luik
Road distance
223.3 km
Oostende to E40 Luik is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 223.3 km in roughly 2 hrs 27 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
208.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 27 min
Start point
Vuurkruisenplein
Return: 4 hrs 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
147 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R449.36
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R451.13
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R448.88
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R470.43
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R592.91
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R595.24
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R592.27
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R620.70
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R780.15
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R783.22
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R779.31
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R816.71
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
107° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
287° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
51.2259, 2.9195
End coords Destination point
50.6373, 5.7405
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 17 °C Oostende Heavy Rain View Forecast → 19 °C E40 Luik Light Rain View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Oostende → E40 Luik
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Car
223.3 km
2 hrs 27 min
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Two-wheeler
223.3 km
~3 hrs 26 min
65 km/h avg
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223.3 km 2 hrs 27 min
Start Oostende
Finish E40 Luik
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Vuurkruisenplein
    0.2 km
  2. Continue onto Verenigde-Natieslaan
    1.5 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.2 km
  4. Continue
    11.5 km
  5. Merge slight left
    91.0 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight right towards Namen
    0.5 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork towards Namen
    0.9 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards Namen
    0.2 km
  9. Merge slight left
    17.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight right towards E40: Luik
    0.2 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards E40: Luik
    1.4 km
  12. Merge slight left
    98.1 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ E40 Luik → Oostende Oostende to Johannesburg Oostende to Pretoria Oostende to Cape Town Oostende to Durban Johannesburg to E40 Luik Pretoria to E40 Luik Cape Town to E40 Luik
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Halfway point
111.4 km
West-Vlaanderen to Liège
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 13 min • 1 hr 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
West-Vlaanderen to Liège
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
16.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
37.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
12.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
93.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at E40 Luik
05:26 – 21:43
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
13:35
Total daylightUsable driving light
16 hrs 16 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 36 min
SunriseDawn break
05:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R933.38
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.47
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R44.66
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R982.51
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Oostende Start: Vuurkruisenplein 51.22586, 2.91950
Midpoint
111.4 km
Total: 223.3 km
Midpoint 111.4 km
223.3 km 2 hrs 27 min
Destination E40 Luik 50.63731, 5.74046

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span West-Vlaanderen to Liège
One-way road span 223.3 km
Return-cycle span 446.6 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 27 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 5.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 111.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start 51.22586, 2.91950
Midpoint 50.91098, 4.33922
End 50.63731, 5.74046
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Questions 9
How far is Oostende from E40 Luik? +
Oostende is about 223.3 km from E40 Luik by road.
How long does it take from Oostende to E40 Luik? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Oostende to E40 Luik in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Oostende to E40 Luik? +
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 Oostende to E40 Luik? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R449.36 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R451.13 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R448.88 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R470.43 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Oostende to E40 Luik? +
No tollgates are 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 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Vuurkruisenplein
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Brussel
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Brugge
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Veurne
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Andere richtingen
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Verenigde-Natieslaan
From Oostende To E40 Luik
Namen
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Luik
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