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Distance from A 3 Frankfurt Am to Saarbrucken

N A 3 Frankfurt Am → Saarbrucken
Road distance
171.3 km
A 3 Frankfurt Am to Saarbrucken is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 171.3 km in roughly 1 hr 43 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
145.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 43 min
Return: 3 hrs 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
103 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
99.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R344.64
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R346.00
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R344.27
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R360.80
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R454.74
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R456.53
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R454.25
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R476.05
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R598.34
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R600.70
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R597.70
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R626.39
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
232° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
52° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
50.0531, 8.5730
End coords Destination point
49.2344, 6.9964
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 13 °C A 3 Frankfurt Am Clear Sky View Forecast → 12 °C Saarbrucken Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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A 3 Frankfurt Am → Saarbrucken
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Car
171.3 km
1 hr 43 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
171.3 km
~2 hrs 38 min
65 km/h avg
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171.3 km 1 hr 43 min
Start A 3 Frankfurt Am
Finish Saarbrucken
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  1. Start your journey
    5.7 km
  2. Keep slight right at the fork towards Darmstadt
    6.4 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 60: Mainz
    17.7 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 63: Kaiserslautern
    0.3 km
  5. Merge slight left
    136.0 km
  6. Keep slight left at the fork onto Stadtautobahn towards A 8: Luxembourg
    3.7 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.3 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  9. Turn slight right onto Bismarckbrücke
    0.2 km
  10. Continue straight onto Paul-Marien-Straße
    0.3 km
  11. Turn left onto Großherzog-Friedrich-Straße
    0.6 km
  12. Go straight onto Kaltenbachstraße
    0.1 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
85.5 km
Hessen to Saarland
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
51 min • 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Hessen to Saarland
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
12.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
28.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
9.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Saarbrucken
05:28 – 21:32
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
13:30
Total daylightUsable driving light
16 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
05:28
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R715.87
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.43
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R34.25
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R753.55
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A 3 Frankfurt Am 50.05306, 8.57305
Midpoint
85.5 km
Total: 171.3 km
Midpoint 85.5 km
171.3 km 1 hr 43 min
Destination Saarbrucken 49.23436, 6.99638

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Hessen to Saarland
One-way road span 171.3 km
Return-cycle span 342.5 km
Traversal time 1 hr 43 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 7.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 85.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start 50.05306, 8.57305
Midpoint 49.56027, 7.89290
End 49.23436, 6.99638
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How far is A 3 Frankfurt Am from Saarbrucken? +
A 3 Frankfurt Am is about 171.3 km from Saarbrucken by road.
How long does it take from A 3 Frankfurt Am to Saarbrucken? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A 3 Frankfurt Am to Saarbrucken in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from A 3 Frankfurt Am to Saarbrucken? +
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 Saarbrucken? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R344.64 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R346.00 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R344.27 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R360.80 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A 3 Frankfurt Am to Saarbrucken? +
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 road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. 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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