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Distance from A 3 Frankfurt Am to A 4 Koln

N A 3 Frankfurt Am → A 4 Koln
Road distance
195.0 km
A 3 Frankfurt Am to A 4 Koln is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 195.0 km in roughly 2 hrs. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
151.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs
Return: 4 hrs
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
120 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
97.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R392.47
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R394.02
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R392.05
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R410.87
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R517.85
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R519.88
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R517.29
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R542.12
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R681.38
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R684.06
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R680.65
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R713.31
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
309° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
129° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
50.0531, 8.5730
End coords Destination point
50.9010, 6.9035
Taxi Transport options
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 22 °C A 3 Frankfurt Am Showers View Forecast → 22 °C A 4 Koln Cloudy View Forecast →
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A 3 Frankfurt Am → A 4 Koln
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Car
195.0 km
2 hrs
Road route
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Two-wheeler
195.0 km
~3 hrs
65 km/h avg
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195.0 km 2 hrs 0 min
Start A 3 Frankfurt Am
Finish A 4 Koln
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  1. Start your journey
    5.7 km
  2. Keep slight left at the fork towards Köln
    8.7 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 66: Wiesbaden
    0.3 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 66: Wiesbaden
    0.3 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 3: Köln
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight left
    152.6 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 4: Aachen
    1.7 km
  8. Merge slight left
    10.0 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.5 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 4
    0.3 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 4
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 4: Aachen
    0.1 km
  13. Merge slight left
    5.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 1: Dortmund
    0.0 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 1: Euskirchen
    1.2 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards B 264: Frechen
    0.4 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  18. Turn left onto Dürener Straße
    0.4 km
  19. Take the ramp slight right towards A 1: Autobahnkreuz Köln-West
    1.1 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 4: Olpe
    0.7 km
  21. Merge slight left
    4.4 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
97.3 km
Hessen to Nordrhein-Westfalen
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 0 min • 1 hr 0 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Hessen to Nordrhein-Westfalen
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
14.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
32.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
10.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A 4 Koln
05:20 – 21:40
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
13:30
Total daylightUsable driving light
16 hrs 19 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 8 min
SunriseDawn break
05:20
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R815.21
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.90
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R39.01
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R858.12
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (32)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
10
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A 3 Frankfurt Am 50.05306, 8.57305
Midpoint
97.3 km
Total: 195.0 km
Midpoint 97.3 km
195.0 km 2 hrs 0 min
Destination A 4 Koln 50.90103, 6.90352

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Hessen to Nordrhein-Westfalen
One-way road span 195.0 km
Return-cycle span 390.1 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 0 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 11.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 97.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start 50.05306, 8.57305
Midpoint 50.52230, 7.69022
End 50.90103, 6.90352
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Questions 9
How far is A 3 Frankfurt Am from A 4 Koln? +
A 3 Frankfurt Am is about 195.0 km from A 4 Koln by road.
How long does it take from A 3 Frankfurt Am to A 4 Koln? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 0 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A 3 Frankfurt Am to A 4 Koln in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from A 3 Frankfurt Am to A 4 Koln? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from A 3 Frankfurt Am to A 4 Koln? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R392.47 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R394.02 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R392.05 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R410.87 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A 3 Frankfurt Am to A 4 Koln? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Köln
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Koblenz
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Wiesbaden
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A 66: Wiesbaden
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Mainz
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Frankfurt
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Hannover
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Dortmund
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A 3: Köln
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Bonn
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