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Distance from Vilar Formoso to Alcanena

N Vilar Formoso → Alcanena
Road distance
254.9 km
Vilar Formoso to Alcanena is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 254.9 km in roughly 2 hrs 46 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
202.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 46 min
Start point
Avenida dos Combatentes da Guerra Colonial
Return: 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
166 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R486.77
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R488.79
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R592.86
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R596.53
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R642.27
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R644.93
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R782.25
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R787.09
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R845.09
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R848.59
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,029.28
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,035.65
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
231° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
51° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
40.6084, -6.8334
End coords Destination point
39.4586, -8.6697
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 20 °C Vilar Formoso Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 20 °C Alcanena Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Vilar Formoso → Alcanena
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Car
254.9 km
2 hrs 46 min
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Two-wheeler
254.9 km
~3 hrs 55 min
65 km/h avg
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254.9 km 2 hrs 46 min
Start Vilar Formoso
Finish Alcanena
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Avenida dos Combatentes da Guerra Colonial
    0.5 km
  2. Turn sharp right onto Largo da Ribeira Velha
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left
    0.1 km
  4. Continue slight right onto Rua dos Canselães
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Avenida das Tílias
    0.7 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  7. Continue
    0.2 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  9. Continue
    0.2 km
  10. Merge slight left onto Autoestrada das Beiras Litoral e Alta
    32.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left onto Autoestrada da Beira Interior towards A 23
    213.4 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight right towards EN 3
    0.3 km
  13. Go straight
    0.2 km
  14. Continue straight
    0.8 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  16. Continue
    2.5 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    1.0 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Avenida Marquês de Pombal
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Avenida Marquês de Pombal
    0.4 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    0.3 km
  23. Continue right onto Avenida Marquês de Pombal
    0.2 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  25. Continue
    0.3 km
  26. Turn right onto Rua Doutor Costa e Silva
    0.1 km
  27. Continue make a U-turn onto Praça Marchal Carmona
    0.0 km
  28. Turn left
    0.0 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Alcanena → Vilar Formoso Vilar Formoso to Johannesburg Vilar Formoso to Pretoria Vilar Formoso to Cape Town Vilar Formoso to Durban Johannesburg to Alcanena Pretoria to Alcanena Cape Town to Alcanena
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
127.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 23 min • 1 hr 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
42.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Alcanena
07:13 – 21:49
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
14 hrs 35 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 37 min
SunriseDawn break
07:13
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,065.60
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.10
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R50.99
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,121.69
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (44)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
7
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Vilar Formoso Start: Avenida dos Combatentes da Guerra Colonial 40.60837, -6.83344
Midpoint
127.4 km
Total: 254.9 km
Midpoint 127.4 km
254.9 km 2 hrs 46 min
Destination Alcanena 39.45855, -8.66975

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 254.9 km
Return-cycle span 509.9 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 46 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 11.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 127.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start 40.60837, -6.83344
Midpoint 39.85282, -7.50237
End 39.45855, -8.66975
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Questions 9
How far is Vilar Formoso from Alcanena? +
Vilar Formoso is about 254.9 km from Alcanena by road.
How long does it take from Vilar Formoso to Alcanena? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Vilar Formoso to Alcanena in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Vilar Formoso to Alcanena? +
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 Vilar Formoso to Alcanena? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R486.77 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R488.79 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R592.86 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R596.53 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Vilar Formoso to Alcanena? +
No tollgates are 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. 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

Avenida dos Combatentes da Guerra Colonial
From Vilar Formoso To Alcanena
Largo da Ribeira Velha
From Vilar Formoso To Alcanena
Rua dos Canselães
From Vilar Formoso To Alcanena
Avenida das Tílias
From Vilar Formoso To Alcanena
A 25: Aveiro
From Vilar Formoso To Alcanena
Guarda
From Vilar Formoso To Alcanena
Autoestrada das Beiras Litoral e Alta
From Vilar Formoso To Alcanena
A 23
From Vilar Formoso To Alcanena
IP 2: Guarda Sul
From Vilar Formoso To Alcanena
Covilhã
From Vilar Formoso To Alcanena

Route Locations

Start area
Vilar Formoso
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Alcanena
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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