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Distance from Springs to Heerlen

Springs to Heerlen is a practical regional trip, covering about 53.8 km in roughly 44 min.

N Springs → Heerlen
Road distance
53.8 km
33.4 mi • 29.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
44.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
44 min
Return: 1 hr 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
44 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R89.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R90.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R100.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R101.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R118.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R119.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R132.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R133.33
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R156.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R156.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R174.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R175.44
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
44 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
59 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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53.8 km 44 min
Start Springs
Finish Heerlen
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Goods Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Main Avenue
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto South Main Reef Road
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left onto Plantation Road
    1.2 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  6. Go straight onto Springs Road
    0.3 km
  7. Turn left onto Tonk Meter Way
    2.4 km
  8. Turn right towards N17
    0.9 km
  9. Merge slight right
    30.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12
    0.5 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    12.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M17
    0.6 km
  13. Turn right onto Xavier Street
    0.6 km
  14. Turn left onto Rifle Range Road
    1.0 km
  15. Turn right onto Shakespeare Avenue
    0.9 km
  16. Turn left onto Akker Street
    0.2 km
  17. Turn right onto Eucalyptus Road
    0.3 km
  18. Turn right onto Erding Road
    0.4 km
  19. Continue straight onto Essen Road
    0.1 km
  20. Turn right onto Carnac Road
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right onto Heerlen Place
    0.0 km
  22. 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
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
26.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
22 min • 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Springs → Heerlen
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Springs
Destination area Arrival
Heerlen, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Springs → Heerlen
Springs Origin postcode
Not available
Heerlen Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Vereeniging
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Overlapping province
0.2 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
0.1 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
24.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Heerlen → Springs
Springs ↔ Heerlen
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Springs -26.25500, 28.43731
Midpoint
26.9 km
Total: 53.8 km
Midpoint 26.9 km
53.8 km 44 min
Destination Heerlen -26.24625, 27.99334

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 53.8 km
Return-cycle span 107.5 km
Traversal time 44 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 40.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 26.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.25500, 28.43731
Midpoint -26.25167, 28.21540
End -26.24625, 27.99334
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Heerlen
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Heerlen
6
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 2091, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Columbine Avenue and Rifle Range Roadd, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Braiders
    58 Earp Street
  • PEP
    Seranium Street, Johannesburg, 2190, Gauteng
  • Starlite Fashions
    Helen Joseph Street, Johannesburg
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 1862, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Heerlen
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Heerlen
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 2 nearby matches around Heerlen
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Heerlen
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Heerlen
6
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Questions 8
How far is Springs from Heerlen? +
Springs is about 53.8 km from Heerlen by road.
How long does it take from Springs to Heerlen? +
The drive usually takes about 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Springs to Heerlen in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Springs to Heerlen? +
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 Springs to Heerlen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R89.98 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R90.41 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R100.24 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R101.05 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Springs to Heerlen? +
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

Tonk Meter Way
From Springs To Heerlen
ern Bypass
From Springs To Heerlen
Heerlen Place
From Springs To Heerlen

Route Locations

Start area
Springs
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Heerlen, Gauteng
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 Vereeniging Overlapping province
About 53.5 km Difference: 0.2 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Overlapping province
About 53.9 km Difference: 0.1 km
Pretoria to Midrand Overlapping province
About 29.8 km Difference: 24.0 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Overlapping province
About 27.3 km Difference: 26.4 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Overlapping province
About 19.9 km Difference: 33.9 km

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