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Distance from E40 Luik to Genk

E40 Luik to Genk is a practical regional trip, covering about 57.1 km in roughly 41 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N E40 Luik → Genk
Road distance
57.1 km
35.5 mi • 30.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
40.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.42×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
41 min
Return: 1 hr 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
41 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R95.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R96.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R106.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R107.42
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R126.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R126.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R140.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R141.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R166.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R166.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R185.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R186.50
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
41 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
56 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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57.1 km 41 min
Start E40 Luik
Finish Genk
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Autoroute Roi Baudouin
    0.8 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N3: Fléron
    0.1 km
  3. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Herve
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right towards E40
    0.5 km
  6. Take the ramp right towards E40: Liège
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight left onto Autoroute Roi Baudouin
    15.0 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight right onto Autoroute Roi Baudouin towards E313
    10.2 km
  9. Continue straight onto Koning Boudewijnsnelweg
    18.7 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.4 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.0 km
  12. Turn right onto Verbindingslaan
    1.6 km
  13. Continue straight onto Nieuwstraat
    1.6 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Nieuwstraat
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Nieuwstraat
    2.5 km
  16. Continue straight onto Westerring
    4.2 km
  17. Turn right onto Europalaan
    0.3 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    0.2 km
  20. Go straight onto Europalaan
    0.0 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Europalaan
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Europalaan
    0.0 km
  23. Continue slight right onto Europalaan
    0.0 km
  24. Continue right onto Europalaan
    0.2 km
  25. Turn right
    0.1 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N3
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N3 N3 N3 N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
28.5 km
Liège to Limburg
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
20 min • 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Liège to Limburg
Loc Route geography
Route geography
E40 Luik → Genk
Liège to Limburg
Start area Origin
E40 Luik, Liège
Destination area Arrival
Genk, Limburg
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
E40 Luik → Genk
E40 Luik Origin postcode
Not available
Genk Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Liège to Limburg
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Polokwane to Mokopane
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Polokwane to Mokopane Similar distance
0.5 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
3.3 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
3.6 km
Rev Related route set
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Genk → E40 Luik
E40 Luik ↔ Genk
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin E40 Luik 50.63731, 5.74046
Midpoint
28.5 km
Total: 57.1 km
Midpoint 28.5 km
57.1 km 41 min
Destination Genk 50.96549, 5.50015

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Liège to Limburg
One-way road span 57.1 km
Return-cycle span 114.3 km
Traversal time 41 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 45.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 28.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start 50.63731, 5.74046
Midpoint 50.77448, 5.55967
End 50.96549, 5.50015
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Questions 8
How far is E40 Luik from Genk? +
E40 Luik is about 57.1 km from Genk by road.
How long does it take from E40 Luik to Genk? +
The drive usually takes about 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E40 Luik to Genk in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from E40 Luik to Genk? +
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 E40 Luik to Genk? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R95.66 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R96.11 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R106.56 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R107.42 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E40 Luik to Genk? +
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 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

Autoroute Roi Baudouin
From E40 Luik To Genk
: Fléron
From E40 Luik To Genk
Herve
From E40 Luik To Genk
Soumagne
From E40 Luik To Genk
E40
From E40 Luik To Genk
: Liège
From E40 Luik To Genk
Aachen
From E40 Luik To Genk
E40: Liège
From E40 Luik To Genk
E313
From E40 Luik To Genk
A13: Anvers
From E40 Luik To Genk

Route Locations

Start area
E40 Luik, Liège
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Genk, Limburg
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.

Polokwane to Mokopane Similar distance
About 56.7 km Difference: 0.5 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
About 53.9 km Difference: 3.3 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
About 53.5 km Difference: 3.6 km
Pretoria to Midrand Similar distance
About 29.8 km Difference: 27.4 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
About 27.3 km Difference: 29.8 km

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