How far is it from Holwerd to Gees?

The distance between Holwerd and Gees is 66 mi by road.

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

The drive from Holwerd to Gees takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Holwerd to Gees?

The fastest route from Holwerd to Gees covers 66 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.

Which direction is Gees from Holwerd?

Gees lies roughly to the south-east of Holwerd.

Which roads does the route from Holwerd to Gees follow?

The drive from Holwerd to Gees mainly follows N381.

Which towns do you pass between Holwerd and Gees?

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

Holwerd Gees

Distance: 66 miDuration: 1 h 30 min

Driving from Holwerd to Gees takes about 1 h 30 min via N381. The distance is 66 mi. The straight-line distance is 54 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Dokkum, Eernewoude, Heerenveen, Norg, Assen. Driving directions

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Driving directions47 · 66 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 Take exit slightly right onto Twee Provinciënweg 1 mi
34 Merge slightly left onto Twee Provinciënweg 11 mi
35 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
36 Enter roundabout right onto Schapendijk 17 yd
37 Exit roundabout right onto Schapendijk 1 mi
38 Continue straight onto Brinklanden 1 mi
39 Continue slightly right onto Hoofdstraat 1 mi
40 At end of road, turn right onto Hoofdstraat 1 mi
41 Continue straight onto Aelderstraat 2 mi
42 Continue straight onto De Kockstraat 2 mi
43 Continue straight onto Wethouder K. Schepersweg 1 mi
44 Turn right onto Roetakkerweg 1 mi
45 Continue left onto Mepperweg 1 mi
46 Turn right onto Dorpsstraat 1 mi
47 Arrive onto Dorpsstraat

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The return trip from Gees to Holwerd covers roughly the same distance, 66 mi.

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How far is it from Holwerd to Gees?: The distance between Holwerd and Gees is 66 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Holwerd to Gees?: The drive from Holwerd to Gees takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Holwerd to Gees?: The fastest route from Holwerd to Gees covers 66 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.
Which direction is Gees from Holwerd?: Gees lies roughly to the south-east of Holwerd.
Which roads does the route from Holwerd to Gees follow?: The drive from Holwerd to Gees mainly follows N381.
Which towns do you pass between Holwerd and Gees?: Towns on the route from Holwerd to Gees include Dokkum, Anjum, Drachten, Appelscha, Assen.

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