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Distance from Trier to Leuven

Trier to Leuven is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,484.4 km in roughly 16 hrs 10 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Trier → Leuven
Road distance
1,484.4 km
N1 N17 R546
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,294.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 10 min
Start point
Trier Close
End point
Leuven Road
Return: 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
970 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 10 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,484.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,496.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,768.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,790.58
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,278.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,294.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,652.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,682.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,314.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,334.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,805.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,844.76
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
53° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
233° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.8550, 18.6874
End coords Destination point
-26.4711, 29.1198
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,484.4 km 16 hrs 10 min
Start Trier
Finish Leuven
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Trier Close
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Yinlan Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Sheba Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto De Bron Road
    0.5 km
  5. Turn right onto Okavango Road towards Brackenfell
    0.3 km
  6. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  7. Merge slight right onto N1 Freeway
    434.2 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  9. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  10. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    18.9 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.8 km
  13. Merge slight right
    101.9 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R546: Evander
    0.6 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards R546: Evander
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right
    4.4 km
  17. Turn left onto Rotterdam Road
    1.3 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right onto Braam Fisher Drive
    0.3 km
  19. Turn left onto Toulouse Road
    0.6 km
  20. Turn right onto Leuven Road
    0.2 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 33
Known total R928.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 33 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
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
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Leuven → Trier Trier to Johannesburg Trier to Pretoria Trier to Cape Town Trier to Durban Johannesburg to Leuven Pretoria to Leuven Cape Town to Leuven
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
742.5 km
Western Cape to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 5 min • 8 hrs 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
106.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
246.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
80.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Leuven
06:30 – 17:29
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,204.86
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R29.69
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R296.88
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,531.43
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Trier Start: Trier Close -33.85500, 18.68743
Midpoint
742.5 km
Total: 1,484.4 km
Midpoint 742.5 km
1,484.4 km 16 hrs 10 min
Destination Leuven End: Leuven Road -26.47109, 29.11977

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 1,484.4 km
Return-cycle span 2,968.8 km
Traversal time 16 hrs 10 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 1.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 742.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.85500, 18.68743
Midpoint -30.76134, 25.04907
End -26.47109, 29.11977
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Leuven
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Leuven
1
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Questions 9
How far is Trier from Leuven? +
Trier is about 1,484.4 km from Leuven by road.
How long does it take from Trier to Leuven? +
The drive usually takes about 16 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Trier to Leuven 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 Trier to Leuven? +
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 Trier to Leuven? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,484.91 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,496.67 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,768.14 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,790.58 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Trier to Leuven? +
Yes. There are 33 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

Trier Close
From Trier To Leuven
Brackenfell
From Trier To Leuven
: Johannesburg
From Trier To Leuven
ern Bypass
From Trier To Leuven
: Springs
From Trier To Leuven
: Evander
From Trier To Leuven
Standerton
From Trier To Leuven
Kinross
From Trier To Leuven

Route Locations

Start area
Trier, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Leuven, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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