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Distance from Heerlen to London

Heerlen to London is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 448.1 km in roughly 5 hrs 39 min.

N Heerlen → London
Road distance
448.1 km
278.4 mi • 241.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
345.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
46
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 39 min
Return: 11 hrs 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 39 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 9 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R750.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R753.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R835.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R842.41
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R989.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R994.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,102.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,111.52
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,302.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,308.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,450.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,462.52
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 39 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 54 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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448.1 km 5 hrs 39 min
Start Heerlen
Finish London
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Heerlen Place
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Carnac Road
    0.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Essen Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Central Parkway
    0.2 km
  5. Continue onto Central Parkway
    0.3 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left onto Dorado Avenue
    0.6 km
  7. Continue straight onto Northern Parkway
    0.4 km
  8. Turn right onto Crownwood Road
    0.6 km
  9. Take the ramp left towards M1
    0.2 km
  10. Merge slight right
    4.1 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight right towards M2: Stad
    0.5 km
  12. Merge slight right
    2.4 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M31
    0.5 km
  14. Go straight onto Joe Slovo Drive
    0.6 km
  15. Go straight
    0.2 km
  16. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    10.6 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  18. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  20. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  21. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  22. Merge slight right
    26.7 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R37
    0.5 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn right onto Sabie Road
    0.7 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  26. Continue
    0.3 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  28. Continue
    0.8 km
  29. Turn left onto Madiba Drive
    15.1 km
  30. Turn left onto Danie Joubert Street
    0.3 km
  31. Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street
    1.1 km
  32. Turn left
    2.3 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  34. Continue
    41.0 km
  35. Turn left
    30.8 km
  36. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  37. Continue
    0.7 km
  38. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  39. Continue
    0.4 km
  40. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  41. Continue
    2.3 km
  42. Turn right
    0.9 km
  43. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  44. Keep slight right at the fork
    2.8 km
  45. Turn right
    0.1 km
  46. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 8
Known total R294.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
224.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 49 min • 2 hrs 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Heerlen → London
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Heerlen, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
London
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Heerlen → London
Heerlen Origin postcode
Not available
London Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
155.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
171.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
75.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
London → Heerlen
Heerlen ↔ London
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Heerlen -26.24625, 27.99334
Midpoint
224.1 km
Total: 448.1 km
Midpoint 224.1 km
448.1 km 5 hrs 39 min
Destination London -24.81778, 31.04722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 448.1 km
Return-cycle span 896.2 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 46
Maneuver density 10.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 224.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.24625, 27.99334
Midpoint -25.73964, 30.00731
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 Heerlen from London? +
Heerlen is about 448.1 km from London by road.
How long does it take from Heerlen to London? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Heerlen to London in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Heerlen 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 Heerlen to London? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R750.14 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R753.69 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R835.64 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R842.41 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Heerlen to London? +
Yes. There are 8 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

Heerlen Place
From Heerlen To London
Central Parkway
From Heerlen To London
ern Parkway
From Heerlen To London
: Stad
From Heerlen To London
Selby
From Heerlen To London
: Nelspruit
From Heerlen To London
Mashishing
From Heerlen To London
Schoemanskloof
From Heerlen To London

Route Locations

Start area
Heerlen, Gauteng
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 155.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 171.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 75.7 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 293.6 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 286.6 km

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