How far is it from Holwerd to Den Burg?

The distance between Holwerd and Den Burg is 77 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Holwerd to Den Burg?

The drive from Holwerd to Den Burg takes approximately 2 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Holwerd to Den Burg?

The fastest route from Holwerd to Den Burg covers 77 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 5 min.

Which direction is Den Burg from Holwerd?

Den Burg lies roughly to the south-west of Holwerd.

Which roads does the route from Holwerd to Den Burg follow?

The drive from Holwerd to Den Burg mainly follows A31, A7.

Which towns do you pass between Holwerd and Den Burg?

Towns on the route from Holwerd to Den Burg include Birdaard, Leeuwarden, Harlingen, Callantsoog, Den Helder.

Holwerd Den Burg

Distance: 77 miDuration: 2 h 5 min

Driving from Holwerd to Den Burg takes about 2 h 5 min via A31. The distance is 77 mi. The straight-line distance is 51 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Birdaard, Liwwadden, Arum, Hippolytushoef, Den Burg. Driving directions

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Driving directions68 · 77 mi

1 Depart right onto Waling Dykstrastrjitte 41 yd
2 Continue left onto Waling Dykstrastrjitte 95 yd
3 At end of road, turn right onto Foarstrjitte 92 yd
4 Turn left onto Ljouwerterdyk 1 mi
5 Enter roundabout right onto Ljouwerterdyk 34 yd
6 Exit roundabout right onto Ljouwerterdyk 3 mi
7 Continue straight onto De Rijp 1 mi
8 Continue straight onto Ljouwerterdyk 4 mi
9 Enter roundabout right onto Ljouwerterdyk 32 yd
10 Exit roundabout right onto Ljouwerterdyk 1 mi
11 Enter roundabout right onto Ljouwerterdyk 48 yd
12 Exit roundabout right onto Ljouwerterdyk 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Brédyk 3 mi

14 Turn slightly right 122 yd
15 Turn straight onto Middelseewei 1 mi
16 Enter roundabout right onto Middelseewei 61 yd
17 Exit roundabout right onto Middelseewei 3 mi
18 Enter roundabout right onto Middelseewei 49 yd
19 Exit roundabout right onto Middelseewei 1 mi
20 Enter roundabout right onto Westergoawei 106 yd
21 Exit roundabout right onto Westergoawei 2 mi
22 Keep slightly right 1 mi
23 Take exit right 19 mi
24 Merge slightly left onto Afsluitdijk 2 mi
25 Take exit slightly right 70 yd
26 Turn left onto Afsluitdijk 1 mi
27 Take ramp straight 1 mi
28 Merge slightly left onto Afsluitdijk 17 mi
29 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
30 Turn right onto Rijksstraatweg 1 mi
31 Enter roundabout right onto Rijksstraatweg 52 yd
32 Exit roundabout right onto Rijksstraatweg 1 mi
33 Enter roundabout right onto Rijksstraatweg 59 yd
34 Exit roundabout right onto Rijksstraatweg 3 mi
35 Enter roundabout right onto Rijksstraatweg 52 yd
36 Exit roundabout right onto Rijksstraatweg 2 mi
37 Enter roundabout right onto Rijksstraatweg 48 yd
38 Exit roundabout right onto Rijksstraatweg 3 mi
39 Continue straight onto Amsteldiepweg 166 yd
40 Continue straight onto Lelyweg 1 mi
41 Enter roundabout right 33 yd
42 Exit roundabout right 4 mi
43 At end of road, turn right 31 yd
44 Turn slightly right 1 mi
45 Turn right 1 mi
46 Turn left onto Karel Doormanweg 2 mi
47 Continue straight onto Ravelijnweg 1 mi
48 Keep slightly right onto Ravelijnweg 119 yd
49 Continue straight onto Karel Doormanweg 1 mi
50 Continue straight onto Binnenhaven 1 mi
51 Continue straight onto Zuidstraat 1 mi
52 Turn right onto Weststraat 1 mi
53 Continue straight onto Hoofdgracht 156 yd
54 Continue slightly right onto Hoofdgracht 1 mi
55 Turn slightly left onto Havenplein 107 yd
56 Continue right onto Havenplein 139 yd
57 Continue U-turn onto Havenplein 171 yd
58 Turn straight onto Veerdienst Den Helder - Texel 3 mi
59 Turn straight onto Pontweg 4 mi
60 Enter roundabout right onto Emmalaan 13 yd
61 Exit roundabout straight onto Emmalaan 1 mi
62 Enter roundabout right onto Elemert 37 yd
63 Exit roundabout right onto Elemert 1 mi
64 Turn right onto Keesomlaan 1 mi
65 Continue straight onto Schilderend 1 mi
66 Turn left onto Wilhelminalaan 1 mi
67 Turn left onto Achterom 154 yd
68 Arrive left onto Achterom

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The return trip from Den Burg to Holwerd covers roughly the same distance, 77 mi.

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How far is it from Holwerd to Den Burg?: The distance between Holwerd and Den Burg is 77 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Holwerd to Den Burg?: The drive from Holwerd to Den Burg takes approximately 2 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Holwerd to Den Burg?: The fastest route from Holwerd to Den Burg covers 77 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 5 min.
Which direction is Den Burg from Holwerd?: Den Burg lies roughly to the south-west of Holwerd.
Which roads does the route from Holwerd to Den Burg follow?: The drive from Holwerd to Den Burg mainly follows A31, A7.
Which towns do you pass between Holwerd and Den Burg?: Towns on the route from Holwerd to Den Burg include Birdaard, Leeuwarden, Harlingen, Callantsoog, Den Helder.

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