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Distance from Ostende to Luik

Ostende to Luik is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 211.0 km in roughly 2 hrs 22 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Ostende → Luik
Road distance
211.0 km
131.1 mi • 113.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
196.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 22 min
Return: 4 hrs 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 22 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R353.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R354.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R393.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R396.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R466.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R468.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R519.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R523.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R613.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R616.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R683.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R688.75
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 22 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 37 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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211.0 km 2 hrs 22 min
Start Ostende
Finish Luik
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  1. Head on Vuurkruisenplein
    0.2 km
  2. Continue onto Verenigde-Natieslaan
    1.5 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.2 km
  4. Continue
    11.5 km
  5. Merge slight left
    91.0 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight right towards Namen
    0.5 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork towards Namen
    0.9 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards Namen
    0.2 km
  9. Merge slight left
    17.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight right towards E40: Luik
    0.2 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards E40: Luik
    1.4 km
  12. Merge slight left
    77.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight right
    1.3 km
  14. Continue straight
    4.6 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight right towards Centre
    0.3 km
  16. Turn left onto Rue Jules de Laminne
    0.5 km
  17. Continue straight onto Rue Bagolet
    0.1 km
  18. Turn slight left onto Rue Jules de Laminne
    0.1 km
  19. Continue straight onto Avenue de Fontainebleau
    0.6 km
  20. Continue straight onto Rue Louis Fraigneux
    0.2 km
  21. Continue straight onto Rue Louis Fraigneux
    0.6 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Rue de Bruxelles
    0.1 km
  23. Continue onto Rue de Bruxelles
    0.3 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Place Saint-Lambert
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Place Saint-Lambert
    0.1 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
105.2 km
West-Vlaanderen to Liège
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 11 min • 1 hr 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
West-Vlaanderen to Liège
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Ostende → Luik
West-Vlaanderen to Liège
Start area Origin
Ostende, West-Vlaanderen
Destination area Arrival
Luik, Liège
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Ostende → Luik
Ostende Origin postcode
Not available
Luik Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
West-Vlaanderen to Liège
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Rustenburg to Mahikeng
3 other similar routes
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
49.5 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
56.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
65.4 km
Rev Related route set
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Luik → Ostende
Ostende ↔ Luik
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ostende 51.22586, 2.91950
Midpoint
105.2 km
Total: 211.0 km
Midpoint 105.2 km
211.0 km 2 hrs 22 min
Destination Luik 50.64509, 5.57361

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span West-Vlaanderen to Liège
One-way road span 211.0 km
Return-cycle span 422.1 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 22 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 12.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 105.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start 51.22586, 2.91950
Midpoint 50.87508, 4.27615
End 50.64509, 5.57361
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Questions 9
How far is Ostende from Luik? +
Ostende is about 211.0 km from Luik by road.
How long does it take from Ostende to Luik? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ostende to Luik in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ostende to Luik? +
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 Ostende to Luik? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R353.26 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R354.93 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R393.53 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R396.72 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ostende to Luik? +
No tollgates are 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Vuurkruisenplein
From Ostende To Luik
Brussel
From Ostende To Luik
Brugge
From Ostende To Luik
Veurne
From Ostende To Luik
Andere richtingen
From Ostende To Luik
Verenigde-Natieslaan
From Ostende To Luik
Namen
From Ostende To Luik
Zaventem
From Ostende To Luik
Antwerpen
From Ostende To Luik
Bergen
From Ostende To Luik

Route Locations

Start area
Ostende, West-Vlaanderen
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Luik, Liège
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.

Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 49.5 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 56.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 65.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 82.0 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 99.3 km Difference: 111.7 km

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