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Distance from Heerlen to Springs

Heerlen to Springs is a practical regional trip, covering about 54.4 km in roughly 42 min.

N Heerlen → Springs
Road distance
54.4 km
33.8 mi • 29.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
44.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
42 min
Return: 1 hr 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
42 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R91.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R91.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R101.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R102.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R120.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R120.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R133.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R134.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R158.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R158.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R176.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R177.56
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Springs
11.3°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
8.8°C
Day range High / low
H 14° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
53%
Wind 10m wind speed
16 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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54.4 km 42 min
Start Heerlen
Finish Springs
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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 right onto Dorado Avenue
    0.2 km
  7. Continue straight onto Alwen West Road
    0.5 km
  8. Continue straight onto Shakespeare Avenue
    0.9 km
  9. Turn left onto Rifle Range Road
    1.0 km
  10. Turn right onto Xavier Street
    0.4 km
  11. Take the ramp slight left towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    0.7 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    12.4 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.8 km
  14. Merge slight right
    31.6 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M63: Springs
    0.9 km
  16. Continue straight onto Tonk Meter Way
    2.0 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right onto Springs Road
    0.4 km
  18. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  19. Turn left onto Plantation Road
    1.1 km
  20. Turn right onto South Main Reef Road
    0.5 km
  21. Turn right onto Main Avenue
    0.1 km
  22. Turn left onto Goods Street
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R187.00
Main toll road N17
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N17. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
27.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
21 min • 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Heerlen → Springs
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Heerlen, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Springs
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Heerlen → Springs
Heerlen Origin postcode
Not available
Springs Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Pretoria
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
0.5 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
0.9 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
27.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Springs → Heerlen
Heerlen ↔ Springs
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Heerlen -26.24625, 27.99334
Midpoint
27.2 km
Total: 54.4 km
Midpoint 27.2 km
54.4 km 42 min
Destination Springs -26.25500, 28.43731

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 54.4 km
Return-cycle span 108.8 km
Traversal time 42 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 42.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 27.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.24625, 27.99334
Midpoint -26.25140, 28.21200
End -26.25500, 28.43731
Destination services

Available in Springs

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 5 nearby matches around Springs
5
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Springs
1
  • PEP
    Springs, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Springs
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Springs
2
  • Shell
    150 Springs West Road, 1559, Gauteng
  • Shell
    47 Ermelo Road, 1559, Gauteng
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Springs
6
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Questions 8
How far is Heerlen from Springs? +
Heerlen is about 54.4 km from Springs by road.
How long does it take from Heerlen to Springs? +
The drive usually takes about 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Heerlen to Springs in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Heerlen to Springs? +
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 Springs? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R91.07 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R91.50 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R101.45 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R102.28 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Heerlen to Springs? +
Yes. There are 15 tollgates 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. 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 Springs
Central Parkway
From Heerlen To Springs
: O.R. Tambo International
From Heerlen To Springs
eMalahleni
From Heerlen To Springs
ern Bypass
From Heerlen To Springs
: Springs
From Heerlen To Springs
Tonk Meter Way
From Heerlen To Springs

Route Locations

Start area
Heerlen, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Springs
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 Pretoria Overlapping province
About 53.9 km Difference: 0.5 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
About 53.5 km Difference: 0.9 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
About 27.3 km Difference: 27.1 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
About 29.8 km Difference: 24.6 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
About 19.9 km Difference: 34.5 km

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