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Distance from A 4 Koln to A 3 Frankfurt Am

N A 4 Koln → A 3 Frankfurt Am
Road distance
187.8 km
A 4 Koln to A 3 Frankfurt Am is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 187.8 km in roughly 1 hr 53 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
151.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 53 min
Return: 3 hrs 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
113 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
99.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R377.95
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R379.44
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R377.55
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R395.67
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R498.69
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R500.65
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R498.15
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R522.06
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R656.17
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R658.75
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R655.46
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R686.92
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
128° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
308° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
50.9010, 6.9035
End coords Destination point
50.0531, 8.5731
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 21 °C A 4 Koln Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 22 °C A 3 Frankfurt Am Light Showers View Forecast →
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Travel modes
A 4 Koln → A 3 Frankfurt Am
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Car
187.8 km
1 hr 53 min
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Two-wheeler
187.8 km
~2 hrs 53 min
65 km/h avg
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187.8 km 113 min
Start A 4 Koln
Finish A 3 Frankfurt Am
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  1. Start your journey
    12.4 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards A 3: Frankfurt a.M.
    1.4 km
  3. Merge slight left
    169.3 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 5: Hannover
    1.0 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 5: Hannover
    0.4 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 5: Hannover
    0.6 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 3: Köln
    0.6 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 3
    1.2 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 3: Köln
    0.9 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ A 3 Frankfurt Am → A 4 Koln A 4 Koln to Johannesburg A 4 Koln to Pretoria A 4 Koln to Cape Town A 4 Koln to Durban Johannesburg to A 3 Frankfurt Am Pretoria to A 3 Frankfurt Am Cape Town to A 3 Frankfurt Am
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Halfway point
93.7 km
Nordrhein-Westfalen to Hessen
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
56 min • 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Nordrhein-Westfalen to Hessen
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
13.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
31.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
10.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A 3 Frankfurt Am
05:18 – 21:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
13:23
Total daylightUsable driving light
16 hrs 11 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 5 min
SunriseDawn break
05:18
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R785.05
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.76
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R37.56
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R826.37
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
5
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A 4 Koln 50.90103, 6.90352
Midpoint
93.7 km
Total: 187.8 km
Midpoint 93.7 km
187.8 km 113 min
Destination A 3 Frankfurt Am 50.05306, 8.57305

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Nordrhein-Westfalen to Hessen
One-way road span 187.8 km
Return-cycle span 375.6 km
Traversal time 113 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 93.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start 50.90103, 6.90352
Midpoint 50.46065, 7.76767
End 50.05306, 8.57305
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Questions 9
How far is A 4 Koln from A 3 Frankfurt Am? +
A 4 Koln is about 187.8 km from A 3 Frankfurt Am by road.
How long does it take from A 4 Koln to A 3 Frankfurt Am? +
The drive usually takes about 113 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A 4 Koln to A 3 Frankfurt Am in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from A 4 Koln to A 3 Frankfurt Am? +
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 4 Koln to A 3 Frankfurt Am? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R377.95 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R379.44 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R377.55 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R395.67 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A 4 Koln to A 3 Frankfurt Am? +
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. 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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