How far is it from Heerlen to Zelhem?

The distance between Heerlen and Zelhem is 138 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Heerlen to Zelhem?

The drive from Heerlen to Zelhem takes approximately 2 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Heerlen to Zelhem?

The fastest route from Heerlen to Zelhem covers 138 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 30 min.

Which direction is Zelhem from Heerlen?

Zelhem lies roughly to the north of Heerlen.

Which roads does the route from Heerlen to Zelhem follow?

The drive from Heerlen to Zelhem mainly follows A 44, A 57, A 3. The longest single stretch is 37 mi on A 3.

Which towns do you pass between Heerlen and Zelhem?

Towns on the route from Heerlen to Zelhem include Aachen, Grevenbroich, Duisburg, Bocholt, Braamt.

Heerlen Zelhem

Distance: 138 miDuration: 2 h 30 min

Driving from Heerlen to Zelhem takes about 2 h 30 min via A 3. The distance is 138 mi. The straight-line distance is 79 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Kerkrade, Mönchengladbach, Düsseldorf, Olten, Rheden. Driving directions

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Driving directions66 · 138 mi

1 Depart straight onto Bongerd 79 yd
2 Turn right onto Pancratiusstraat 91 yd
3 Continue straight onto Gasthuisstraat 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Groene Boord 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Sint Antoniusweg 156 yd
6 Enter roundabout right onto Sint Franciscusweg 10 yd
7 Exit roundabout right onto Sint Franciscusweg 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Ruys de Beerenbroucklaan 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto Burgemeester Gijzelslaan 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Welterlaan 1 mi
11 Take ramp left 1 mi
12 Merge slightly left onto Keulseweg 4 mi
13 Take exit right 2 mi

14 Continue straight 7 mi
15 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
16 Keep slightly left 1 mi
17 Keep slightly left 1 mi
18 Merge slightly left 26 mi
19 Take exit slightly left 2 mi
20 Merge slightly left 10 mi
21 Keep slightly right 1 mi
22 Keep slightly left 1 mi
23 Merge slightly left 22 mi
24 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
25 Keep slightly right 1 mi
26 Merge slightly left 11 mi
27 Take exit slightly right 164 yd
28 Keep slightly left 1 mi
29 Merge slightly left 4 mi
30 Take exit slightly right 39 yd
31 Keep slightly left 1 mi
32 Continue straight 1 mi
33 Keep slightly right 1 mi
34 Keep slightly left 119 yd
35 Continue straight 37 mi
36 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
37 Turn left onto 's-Heerenberger Straße 1 mi
38 Enter roundabout right onto Elsepasweg 41 yd
39 Exit roundabout right onto Elsepasweg 1 mi
40 Enter roundabout right onto Elsepasweg 45 yd
41 Exit roundabout right onto Elsepasweg 1 mi
42 Enter roundabout right onto Elsepasweg 57 yd
43 Exit roundabout right onto Elsepasweg 1 mi
44 Enter roundabout right onto Burgemeester van Breemenweg 46 yd
45 Exit roundabout right onto Burgemeester van Breemenweg 2 mi
46 Enter roundabout right onto Ingenieur B. Kersjesweg 48 yd
47 Exit roundabout right onto Ingenieur B. Kersjesweg 2 mi
48 Enter roundabout right onto Zeddamseweg 50 yd
49 Exit roundabout right onto Zeddamseweg 1 mi
50 Enter roundabout right onto Zeddamseweg 36 yd
51 Exit roundabout right onto Zeddamseweg 1 mi
52 Enter roundabout right onto Wijnbergseweg 40 yd
53 Exit roundabout right onto Wijnbergseweg 1 mi
54 Enter roundabout right onto Doetinchemseweg 18 yd
55 Exit roundabout right onto Doetinchemseweg 1 mi
56 Continue straight onto Braamtseweg 1 mi
57 At roundabout, take exit right onto Bedrijvenweg 1 mi
58 Enter roundabout right onto Bedrijvenweg 41 yd
59 Exit roundabout right onto Bedrijvenweg 1 mi
60 Turn left onto Oostelijke Randweg 2 mi
61 Continue straight onto Zelhemseweg 1 mi
62 Continue straight onto Doetinchemseweg 2 mi
63 At roundabout, take exit right onto Doetinchemseweg 88 yd
64 Continue left onto Doetinchemseweg 1 mi
65 Turn right onto Stationsstraat 10 yd
66 Arrive onto Stationsstraat

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The return trip from Zelhem to Heerlen covers roughly the same distance, 138 mi.

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How far is it from Heerlen to Zelhem?: The distance between Heerlen and Zelhem is 138 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Heerlen to Zelhem?: The drive from Heerlen to Zelhem takes approximately 2 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Heerlen to Zelhem?: The fastest route from Heerlen to Zelhem covers 138 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 30 min.
Which direction is Zelhem from Heerlen?: Zelhem lies roughly to the north of Heerlen.
Which roads does the route from Heerlen to Zelhem follow?: The drive from Heerlen to Zelhem mainly follows A 44, A 57, A 3. The longest single stretch is 37 mi on A 3.
Which towns do you pass between Heerlen and Zelhem?: Towns on the route from Heerlen to Zelhem include Aachen, Grevenbroich, Duisburg, Bocholt, Braamt.

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