How far is it from Holwerd to Assen?

The distance between Holwerd and Assen is 59 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Holwerd to Assen?

The drive from Holwerd to Assen takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Holwerd to Assen?

The fastest route from Holwerd to Assen covers 59 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.

Which direction is Assen from Holwerd?

Assen lies roughly to the south-east of Holwerd.

Which roads does the route from Holwerd to Assen follow?

The drive from Holwerd to Assen mainly follows N381.

Which towns do you pass between Holwerd and Assen?

Towns on the route from Holwerd to Assen include Dokkum, Anjum, Drachten, Appelscha, Westerbork.

Holwerd Assen

Distance: 59 miDuration: 1 h 20 min

Driving from Holwerd to Assen takes about 1 h 20 min via N356. The distance is 59 mi. The straight-line distance is 38 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Dokkum, Eernewoude, Heerenveen, Lettelbert, Eelderwolde. Driving directions

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Driving directions47 · 59 mi

1 Depart left onto Waling Dykstrastrjitte 25 yd
2 Continue straight onto Stasjonswei 1 mi
3 Continue right onto Stasjonswei 82 yd
4 At end of road, turn left onto Stasjonswei 1 mi
5 Continue straight onto Dokkumerwei 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Tsjessenswei 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Ids Wiersmastrjitte 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Dokkumerwei 1 mi
9 Continue straight onto François Haverschmidtwei 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Foudgumerwei 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Betterwird 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Holwerderweg 1 mi
13 Enter roundabout right onto Rondweg-West 17 yd

14 Exit roundabout right onto Rondweg-West 1 mi
15 Enter roundabout right onto Rondweg-West 37 yd
16 Exit roundabout right onto Rondweg-West 1 mi
17 Enter roundabout right onto Murmerwoudsterweg 36 yd
18 Exit roundabout right onto Murmerwoudsterweg 1 mi
19 Enter roundabout right onto Rondweg-Zuidoost 78 yd
20 Exit roundabout right onto Rondweg-Zuidoost 16 yd
21 Continue straight onto Lauwersseewei 1 mi
22 Enter roundabout right onto Lauwersseewei 51 yd
23 Exit roundabout right onto Lauwersseewei 1 mi
24 Turn right onto Sintrale As 13 mi
25 Keep slightly right onto Sintrale As 1 mi
26 Keep slightly right onto Hearrewei 1 mi
27 Merge slightly left onto Wâldwei 13 mi
28 Take exit slightly right 7 mi
29 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
30 Merge slightly left 10 mi
31 Enter roundabout right onto Twee Provinciënweg 53 yd
32 Exit roundabout right onto Twee Provinciënweg 1 mi
33 Enter roundabout right 62 yd
34 Exit roundabout right 1 mi
35 Merge slightly left onto Rijksweg 6 mi
36 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
37 Keep slightly left 1 mi
38 Turn straight onto Haarweg 1 mi
39 Keep slightly right onto Rotonde De Haar 92 yd
40 Continue straight onto Haarweg 1 mi
41 At end of road, turn left onto Europaweg-Zuid 1 mi
42 Enter rotary right onto Hoofdlaan 22 yd
43 Exit rotary right onto Hoofdlaan 1 mi
44 Continue straight onto Doctor Nassaulaan 1 mi
45 At end of road, turn right onto Kerkplein 40 yd
46 Turn left onto Torenlaan 1 mi
47 Arrive right onto Kloosterstraat

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The return trip from Assen to Holwerd covers roughly the same distance, 59 mi.

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How far is it from Holwerd to Assen?: The distance between Holwerd and Assen is 59 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Holwerd to Assen?: The drive from Holwerd to Assen takes approximately 1 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Holwerd to Assen?: The fastest route from Holwerd to Assen covers 59 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 20 min.
Which direction is Assen from Holwerd?: Assen lies roughly to the south-east of Holwerd.
Which roads does the route from Holwerd to Assen follow?: The drive from Holwerd to Assen mainly follows N381.
Which towns do you pass between Holwerd and Assen?: Towns on the route from Holwerd to Assen include Dokkum, Anjum, Drachten, Appelscha, Westerbork.

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