How far is it from Harlingen to Franeker?

The distance between Harlingen and Franeker is 12 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Harlingen to Franeker?

The drive from Harlingen to Franeker takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Harlingen to Franeker?

The fastest route from Harlingen to Franeker covers 12 km with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Franeker from Harlingen?

Franeker lies roughly to the east of Harlingen.

Where can I camp between Harlingen and Franeker?

Along the route from Harlingen to Franeker you can stop for the night or service your van at Camperplaats Tsjerk Hiddesluizen, Camperplaats Kiesterzijl, Bloemketerp.

Where can I stop to rest between Harlingen and Franeker?

On the route from Harlingen to Franeker you can take a break at Sanitaire Voorziening.

Harlingen Franeker

Distance: 12 kmDrive time: 15 min

Driving from Harlingen to Franeker takes about 15 min via N31. The distance is 12 km. The straight-line distance is 9 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions23 · 12 km

1 Depart right 75 m
2 Turn right 12 m
3 At end of road, turn right onto Noorderkade 152 m
4 Turn left onto Franekereindsbrug 30 m
5 At end of road, turn left onto Franekereind 54 m
6 Turn right onto Zuidoostersingel 358 m
7 At end of road, turn left onto Stationsweg 160 m
8 Enter roundabout right onto Almenumerweg 29 m
9 Exit roundabout right onto Almenumerweg 535 m
10 Continue left onto Almenumerweg 21 m
11 Take ramp right 236 m
12 Merge slightly left onto Waadseewei 8 km
13 Take exit slightly right 456 m

14 Turn right onto Hertog van Saxenlaan 410 m
15 Enter roundabout right onto Hertog van Saxenlaan 27 m
16 Exit roundabout right onto Hertog van Saxenlaan 199 m
17 Enter roundabout right onto Burgemeester J Dijkstraweg 50 m
18 Exit roundabout right onto Burgemeester J Dijkstraweg 2 km
19 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Burgemeester J Dijkstraweg 63 m
20 Exit roundabout right onto Burgemeester J Dijkstraweg 46 m
21 Turn right onto Van Andel-Ripkestraat 117 m
22 Continue left onto Van Andel-Ripkestraat 47 m
23 Arrive straight onto Van Andel-Ripkestraat

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The return trip from Franeker to Harlingen covers roughly the same distance, 12 km.

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How far is it from Harlingen to Franeker?: The distance between Harlingen and Franeker is 12 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Harlingen to Franeker?: The drive from Harlingen to Franeker takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Harlingen to Franeker?: The fastest route from Harlingen to Franeker covers 12 km with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Franeker from Harlingen?: Franeker lies roughly to the east of Harlingen.
Where can I camp between Harlingen and Franeker?: Along the route from Harlingen to Franeker you can stop for the night or service your van at Camperplaats Tsjerk Hiddesluizen, Camperplaats Kiesterzijl, Bloemketerp.
Where can I stop to rest between Harlingen and Franeker?: On the route from Harlingen to Franeker you can take a break at Sanitaire Voorziening.

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