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Distance from Aachen to London

Aachen to London is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 398.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 19 min.

N Aachen → London
Road distance
398.0 km
247.3 mi • 214.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
267.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.49×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
39
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 19 min
Return: 10 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 19 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R666.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R669.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R742.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R748.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R879.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R883.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R979.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R987.24
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,156.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,162.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,288.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,298.99
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 19 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 34 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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398.0 km 5 hrs 19 min
Start Aachen
Finish London
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Aachen Road
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Solly Zwane Street
    0.7 km
  3. Turn left onto Rotterdam Road
    0.8 km
  4. Turn right
    7.9 km
  5. Continue straight
    21.1 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left
    30.6 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.6 km
  8. Turn right
    3.6 km
  9. Turn right towards N12: eMalahleni
    0.8 km
  10. Merge slight right
    27.0 km
  11. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  13. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  15. Merge slight right
    26.7 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R37
    0.5 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right onto Sabie Road
    0.7 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  19. Continue
    0.3 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    0.8 km
  22. Turn left onto Madiba Drive
    15.1 km
  23. Turn left onto Danie Joubert Street
    0.3 km
  24. Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street
    1.1 km
  25. Turn left
    2.3 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  27. Continue
    41.0 km
  28. Turn left
    30.8 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  30. Continue
    0.7 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  32. Continue
    0.4 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  34. Continue
    2.3 km
  35. Turn right
    0.9 km
  36. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  37. Keep slight right at the fork
    2.8 km
  38. Turn right
    0.1 km
  39. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 3
Known total R294.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
199.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 39 min • 2 hrs 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Aachen → London
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Aachen, Mpumalanga
Destination area Arrival
London
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Aachen → London
Aachen Origin postcode
Not available
London Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
121.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
104.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
25.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
London → Aachen
Aachen ↔ London
Aachen to Johannesburg Related trip
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Aachen to Pretoria Related trip
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Aachen to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Aachen -26.47513, 29.10786
Midpoint
199.1 km
Total: 398.0 km
Midpoint 199.1 km
398.0 km 5 hrs 19 min
Destination London -24.81778, 31.04722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 398.0 km
Return-cycle span 796.0 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 19 min
Maneuver count 39
Maneuver density 9.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 199.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.47513, 29.10786
Midpoint -25.68361, 30.22082
End -24.81778, 31.04722
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around London
3
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around London
1
  • PEP
    Bushbuckridge, 1280, Limpopo
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around London
1
  • Shell
    Main Road, 1280, Mpumalanga
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around London
4
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Questions 9
How far is Aachen from London? +
Aachen is about 398.0 km from London by road.
How long does it take from Aachen to London? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Aachen to London in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Aachen to London? +
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 Aachen to London? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R666.26 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R669.42 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R742.20 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R748.22 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Aachen to London? +
Yes. There are 3 tollgates 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 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: eMalahleni
From Aachen To London
Middelburg
From Aachen To London
: Nelspruit
From Aachen To London
Mashishing
From Aachen To London
Schoemanskloof
From Aachen To London

Route Locations

Start area
Aachen, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
London
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 121.6 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 104.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 25.6 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 243.5 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 236.5 km

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