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Distance from Balmoral to Leuven

Balmoral to Leuven is a practical regional trip, covering about 91.6 km in roughly 1 hr 24 min.

N Balmoral → Leuven
Road distance
91.6 km
56.9 mi • 49.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
69.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 24 min
Return: 2 hrs 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 24 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
64.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R153.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R154.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R170.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R172.14
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R202.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R203.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R225.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R227.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R266.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R267.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R296.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R298.86
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Leuven
9.6°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
5.5°C
Day range High / low
H 14° • L 9°
Rain chance Today's probability
50%
Wind 10m wind speed
22 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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91.6 km 1 hr 24 min
Start Balmoral
Finish Leuven
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head west
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right
    0.6 km
  3. Continue straight onto R545
    13.3 km
  4. Continue straight
    3.9 km
  5. Turn left
    7.0 km
  6. Keep left
    0.6 km
  7. Turn right onto R545
    3.6 km
  8. Turn left onto R545, R555
    0.6 km
  9. Turn right onto R545
    30.6 km
  10. Turn right onto R547
    29.0 km
  11. Turn left onto Rotterdam Road
    1.3 km
  12. Turn right onto Braam Fisher Drive
    0.3 km
  13. Turn left onto Toulouse Road
    0.6 km
  14. Turn right onto Leuven Road
    0.2 km
  15. Arrive at Leuven Road, straight ahead
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
45.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
42 min • 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Balmoral → Leuven
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Balmoral
Destination area Arrival
Leuven, Mpumalanga
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Balmoral → Leuven
Balmoral Origin postcode
Not available
Leuven Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Rustenburg
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7.7 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
8.6 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
37.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Leuven → Balmoral
Balmoral ↔ Leuven
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Balmoral -25.86184, 28.97640
Midpoint
45.8 km
Total: 91.6 km
Midpoint 45.8 km
91.6 km 1 hr 24 min
Destination Leuven -26.47109, 29.11977

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 91.6 km
Return-cycle span 183.1 km
Traversal time 1 hr 24 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 16.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 45.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.86184, 28.97640
Midpoint -26.15699, 29.15691
End -26.47109, 29.11977
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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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 8
How far is Balmoral from Leuven? +
Balmoral is about 91.6 km from Leuven by road.
How long does it take from Balmoral to Leuven? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Balmoral to Leuven in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Balmoral 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 Balmoral to Leuven? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R153.29 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R154.01 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R170.76 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R172.14 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Balmoral to Leuven? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Balmoral
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Leuven, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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About 99.3 km Difference: 7.7 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 100.2 km Difference: 8.6 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
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Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
About 53.5 km Difference: 38.0 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 62.9 km

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