How far is it from Balk to Schoonloo?

The distance between Balk and Schoonloo is 112 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Balk to Schoonloo?

The drive from Balk to Schoonloo takes approximately 1 h 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Balk to Schoonloo?

The fastest route from Balk to Schoonloo covers 112 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 35 min.

Which direction is Schoonloo from Balk?

Schoonloo lies roughly to the east of Balk.

Which roads does the route from Balk to Schoonloo follow?

The drive from Balk to Schoonloo mainly follows A7, N381.

Which towns do you pass between Balk and Schoonloo?

Towns on the route from Balk to Schoonloo include Sondel, Lemmer, Heerenveen, Appelscha, Assen.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Balk and Schoonloo?

Along the route from Balk to Schoonloo you can fill up at OK express Swart (24/7), Fieten Olie (24/7), AVIA XPress Appelscha (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Balk and Schoonloo?

Along the route from Balk to Schoonloo you can stop for the night or service your van at Camping Yn 'e Finne, Trekkersveld Oosterzee, de Zomerberg.

Balk Schoonloo

Distance: 112 kmDrive time: 1 h 35 min

Driving from Balk to Schoonloo takes about 1 h 35 min via A7. The distance is 112 km. The straight-line distance is 76 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Heeg, Uitwellingerga, Heerenveen, Norg, Assen. Driving directions

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Driving directions48 · 112 km

1 Depart right onto Raadhuisstraat 21 m
2 Continue right onto Raadhuisstraat 60 m
3 Turn right onto Ludgerusstraat 114 m
4 Continue right onto Ludgerusstraat 101 m
5 Turn right onto Herman Gorterstraat 188 m
6 Turn right onto Erasmusstraat 176 m
7 Turn left onto Gaaikemastraat 323 m
8 Continue left onto Gaaikemastraat 78 m
9 Enter roundabout right onto Suderseewei 70 m
10 Exit roundabout right onto Suderseewei 3 km
11 Enter roundabout right onto Suderseewei 56 m
12 Exit roundabout right onto Suderseewei 5 km
13 Enter roundabout right onto Plattedijk 36 m

14 Exit roundabout right onto Plattedijk 3 km
15 Continue straight onto Rondweg 2 km
16 Enter roundabout right 11 m
17 Exit roundabout right 14 km
18 Merge slightly right 568 m
19 Take exit slightly right 468 m
20 Enter roundabout right 42 m
21 Exit roundabout right 29 km
22 Take exit slightly right 659 m
23 Merge slightly left onto Opper Haudmare 12 km
24 Take exit slightly right 10 km
25 Take exit slightly right 850 m
26 Merge slightly left 17 km
27 Enter roundabout right onto Twee Provinciënweg 49 m
28 Exit roundabout right onto Twee Provinciënweg 286 m
29 Take exit slightly right onto Twee Provinciënweg 197 m
30 Merge slightly left onto Twee Provinciënweg 557 m
31 Take exit slightly right 415 m
32 Enter roundabout right onto Eursing 13 m
33 Exit roundabout right onto Eursing 229 m
34 Enter roundabout right onto Eursing 44 m
35 Exit roundabout right onto Eursing 2 km
36 Turn right onto Kanaal Noordzijde 2 km
37 Continue straight onto Oranjekanaal Noordzijde 5 km
38 Turn left onto Zwiggelterweg 3 km
39 At end of road, turn right onto Hoofdstraat 101 m
40 Continue slightly left onto Boerstraat 112 m
41 Continue left onto Boerstraat 97 m
42 Turn right onto Snippenkampsweg 111 m
43 Turn left onto Schoonloërweg 4 km
44 Continue straight onto Elperstraat 2 km
45 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Westdorperstraat 130 m
46 Turn left onto Hoofdstraat 46 m
47 Continue right onto Hoofdstraat 31 m
48 Arrive left onto Hoofdstraat

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The return trip from Schoonloo to Balk covers roughly the same distance, 112 km.

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How far is it from Balk to Schoonloo?: The distance between Balk and Schoonloo is 112 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Balk to Schoonloo?: The drive from Balk to Schoonloo takes approximately 1 h 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Balk to Schoonloo?: The fastest route from Balk to Schoonloo covers 112 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 35 min.
Which direction is Schoonloo from Balk?: Schoonloo lies roughly to the east of Balk.
Which roads does the route from Balk to Schoonloo follow?: The drive from Balk to Schoonloo mainly follows A7, N381.
Which towns do you pass between Balk and Schoonloo?: Towns on the route from Balk to Schoonloo include Sondel, Lemmer, Heerenveen, Appelscha, Assen.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Balk and Schoonloo?: Along the route from Balk to Schoonloo you can fill up at OK express Swart (24/7), Fieten Olie (24/7), AVIA XPress Appelscha (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Balk and Schoonloo?: Along the route from Balk to Schoonloo you can stop for the night or service your van at Camping Yn 'e Finne, Trekkersveld Oosterzee, de Zomerberg.

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