How far is it from Handel to Vaals?

The distance between Handel and Vaals is 116 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Handel to Vaals?

The drive from Handel to Vaals takes approximately 1 h 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Handel to Vaals?

The fastest route from Handel to Vaals covers 116 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 45 min.

Which direction is Vaals from Handel?

Vaals lies roughly to the south of Handel.

Which roads does the route from Handel to Vaals follow?

The drive from Handel to Vaals mainly follows A2.

Which towns do you pass between Handel and Vaals?

Towns on the route from Handel to Vaals include Helmond, Asten, Roermond, Brunssum, Kerkrade.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Handel and Vaals?

Along the route from Handel to Vaals you can fill up at Mabro Oil (24/7), Shell Linden (24/7), TinQ (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Handel Vaals

Distance: 116 kmDrive time: 1 h 45 min

Driving from Handel to Vaals takes about 1 h 45 min via A2. The distance is 116 km. The straight-line distance is 93 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Helmond, Asten, Roermond, Heerlen, Simpelveld. Driving directions

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Driving directions78 · 116 km

1 Depart left 18 m
2 Turn left onto Onze Lieve Vrouwestraat 473 m
3 Continue straight onto Handelseweg 887 m
4 Enter roundabout right onto Noord-Om 71 m
5 Exit roundabout right onto Noord-Om 293 m
6 Enter roundabout right onto Peeldijk 28 m
7 Exit roundabout right onto Peeldijk 226 m
8 Enter roundabout right onto Oost-Om 42 m
9 Exit roundabout right onto Oost-Om 2 km
10 Enter roundabout right onto Oost-Om 38 m
11 Exit roundabout right onto Oost-Om 646 m
12 Continue straight onto Zuid-Om 2 km
13 Enter roundabout right onto Zuid-Om 42 m

14 Exit roundabout right onto Zuid-Om 909 m
15 Enter roundabout right onto Beeksedijk 53 m
16 Exit roundabout right onto Beeksedijk 2 km
17 Continue straight onto Gemertseweg 440 m
18 Enter roundabout right onto Broekdalerbaan 177 m
19 Exit roundabout right onto Broekdalerbaan 4 km
20 Continue straight onto Wolfsputter Baan 2 km
21 Turn straight 304 m
22 Enter roundabout right onto Rijpelbaan 42 m
23 Exit roundabout right onto Rijpelbaan 2 km
24 Enter roundabout right onto Rijpelbaan 28 m
25 Exit roundabout right onto Rijpelbaan 392 m
26 Enter roundabout right onto Rivierensingel 22 m
27 Exit roundabout right onto Rivierensingel 739 m
28 Enter roundabout right onto Vossenbeemd 12 m
29 Exit roundabout right onto Vossenbeemd 532 m
30 Enter roundabout right onto Varenschut 70 m
31 Exit roundabout right onto Varenschut 2 km
32 At end of road, turn right onto Rochadeweg 2 km
33 At end of road, turn right onto Stipdonk 4 km
34 Keep slightly left 76 m
35 Turn right onto Rijksweg 284 m
36 Keep slightly left 86 m
37 Turn right onto Rijksweg 385 m
38 Continue straight onto Kanaaldijk-noord 3 km
39 Enter roundabout right onto Kanaaldijk-noord 67 m
40 Exit roundabout right onto Kanaaldijk-noord 2 km
41 Enter roundabout right onto Kanaaldijk-zuid 64 m
42 Exit roundabout right onto Kanaaldijk-zuid 7 km
43 Continue straight onto Wetering 4 km
44 Turn right onto Peelsteeg 2 km
45 At end of road, turn right onto Herstraat 64 m
46 Turn left onto Heerweg 828 m
47 At end of road, turn right onto Boeket 93 m
48 Turn left onto Randweg West 461 m
49 Enter roundabout right onto Randweg West 41 m
50 Exit roundabout right onto Randweg West 850 m
51 Turn right onto Randweg Zuid 164 m
52 Continue straight onto Ringbaan Noord 119 m
53 Turn left 6 km
54 Take exit slightly right 375 m
55 Turn right 52 m
56 Take ramp right 14 km
57 Take exit slightly right 407 m
58 Enter rotary right 89 m
59 Exit rotary straight 5 km
60 Take exit slightly right 282 m
61 Enter roundabout right 76 m
62 Exit roundabout right 16 km
63 Take exit slightly right 2 km
64 Merge slightly left 12 km
65 Keep slightly left 10 km
66 Take exit slightly right 877 m
67 Keep slightly right 89 m
68 Merge slightly left 5 km
69 Keep slightly left 2 km
70 Enter roundabout right onto Mamelis 48 m
71 Exit roundabout right onto Mamelis 2 km
72 Continue straight onto Lemiers-Rijksweg 2 km
73 Continue straight onto Lemierserberg 943 m
74 Enter roundabout right onto Maastrichterlaan 36 m
75 Exit roundabout right onto Maastrichterlaan 473 m
76 Turn right onto Wolfskuilenweg 193 m
77 Turn right onto Laatbankstraat 26 m
78 Arrive right onto Laatbankstraat

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The return trip from Vaals to Handel covers roughly the same distance, 116 km.

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How far is it from Handel to Vaals?: The distance between Handel and Vaals is 116 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Handel to Vaals?: The drive from Handel to Vaals takes approximately 1 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Handel to Vaals?: The fastest route from Handel to Vaals covers 116 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 45 min.
Which direction is Vaals from Handel?: Vaals lies roughly to the south of Handel.
Which roads does the route from Handel to Vaals follow?: The drive from Handel to Vaals mainly follows A2.
Which towns do you pass between Handel and Vaals?: Towns on the route from Handel to Vaals include Helmond, Asten, Roermond, Brunssum, Kerkrade.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Handel and Vaals?: Along the route from Handel to Vaals you can fill up at Mabro Oil (24/7), Shell Linden (24/7), TinQ (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

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