How far is it from Holwerd to Elst?

The distance between Holwerd and Elst is 121 mi by road.

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

The drive from Holwerd to Elst takes approximately 2 h 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Holwerd to Elst?

The fastest route from Holwerd to Elst covers 121 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 45 min.

Which direction is Elst from Holwerd?

Elst lies roughly to the south of Holwerd.

Which roads does the route from Holwerd to Elst follow?

The drive from Holwerd to Elst mainly follows A6, N50, A50. The longest single stretch is 35 mi on A50.

Which towns do you pass between Holwerd and Elst?

Towns on the route from Holwerd to Elst include Nes, Leeuwarden, Heerenveen, Zwolle, Arnhem.

Holwerd Elst

Distance: 121 miDuration: 2 h 45 min

Driving from Holwerd to Elst takes about 2 h 45 min via A50. The distance is 121 mi. The straight-line distance is 101 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Birdaard, Liwwadden, Heerenveen, Beekbergen, Elst. Driving directions

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Driving directions54 · 121 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 Enter roundabout right 73 yd
24 Exit roundabout right 5 mi
25 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
26 Continue straight onto Overijsselseweg 3 mi
27 Take exit slightly right 2 mi
28 Take exit slightly right 4 mi
29 Take exit slightly right 6 mi
30 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
31 Merge slightly left 5 mi
32 Keep slightly left 14 mi
33 Take exit slightly right 3 mi
34 Take exit slightly right 3 mi
35 Keep slightly left 19 mi
36 Continue straight 35 mi
37 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
38 Turn right onto Apeldoornseweg 3 mi
39 Turn right onto Sonsbeekweg 1 mi
40 Turn slightly left onto Zijpendaalseweg 86 yd
41 Continue straight onto Willemsplein 1 mi
42 Continue straight onto Willemstunnel 1 mi
43 Continue right onto Nieuwe Plein 135 yd
44 Continue straight onto Roermondsplein 1 mi
45 Continue straight onto Nelson Mandelabrug 1 mi
46 Continue straight onto Eldenseweg 1 mi
47 Turn right onto Batavierenweg 3 mi
48 Enter roundabout right onto Batavierenweg 29 yd
49 Exit roundabout right onto Batavierenweg 1 mi
50 Continue straight onto Rijksweg-Noord 2 mi
51 Turn right onto Dorpsstraat 1 mi
52 Turn right onto Korte Kerkstraat 40 yd
53 Turn right 8 yd
54 Arrive right

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The return trip from Elst to Holwerd covers roughly the same distance, 121 mi.

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How far is it from Holwerd to Elst?: The distance between Holwerd and Elst is 121 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Holwerd to Elst?: The drive from Holwerd to Elst takes approximately 2 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Holwerd to Elst?: The fastest route from Holwerd to Elst covers 121 mi with a driving time of approximately 2 h 45 min.
Which direction is Elst from Holwerd?: Elst lies roughly to the south of Holwerd.
Which roads does the route from Holwerd to Elst follow?: The drive from Holwerd to Elst mainly follows A6, N50, A50. The longest single stretch is 35 mi on A50.
Which towns do you pass between Holwerd and Elst?: Towns on the route from Holwerd to Elst include Nes, Leeuwarden, Heerenveen, Zwolle, Arnhem.

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