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Distance from B 173 Meissen to Kelsterbach

N B 173 Meissen → Kelsterbach
Road distance
462.4 km
B 173 Meissen to Kelsterbach is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 462.4 km in roughly 4 hrs 37 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
369.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.25×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
37
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 37 min
Start point
Markt
Return: 9 hrs 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
277 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
100.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R930.59
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R934.25
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R929.59
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R974.20
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,227.86
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,232.69
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,226.54
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,285.41
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,615.60
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,621.96
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,613.87
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,691.33
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
253° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
73° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
51.1631, 13.4705
End coords Destination point
50.0652, 8.5297
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 16 °C B 173 Meissen Showers View Forecast → 18 °C Kelsterbach Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
B 173 Meissen → Kelsterbach
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Car
462.4 km
4 hrs 37 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
462.4 km
~7 hrs 6 min
65 km/h avg
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462.4 km 4 hrs 37 min
Start B 173 Meissen
Finish Kelsterbach
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Markt
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Neugasse
    0.4 km
  3. Continue straight onto Talstraße
    0.3 km
  4. Turn slight right onto Rauhentalstraße
    1.5 km
  5. Turn left onto Nossener Straße
    0.7 km
  6. Turn left
    14.7 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  8. Continue
    0.5 km
  9. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  10. Merge slight left
    1.0 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 4: Erfurt
    0.3 km
  12. Merge slight left towards Erfurt
    190.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 71: Schweinfurt
    0.3 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 4
    0.5 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 4: Frankfurt am Main
    0.2 km
  16. Merge slight left
    61.7 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight right towards Herleshausen
    0.2 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.5 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 4: Wommen
    0.1 km
  20. Merge slight left towards Frankfurt
    51.4 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 7
    0.6 km
  22. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 7: Frankfurt
    0.4 km
  23. Merge slight left
    2.9 km
  24. Keep slight left at the fork towards Basel
    126.2 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 3
    0.3 km
  26. Keep slight right at the fork towards B 43: Hofheim
    4.0 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight right towards B 43: Kelsterbach
    0.3 km
  28. Merge slight left
    0.9 km
  29. Take the exit ramp slight right towards B 43: Rüsselsheim
    0.2 km
  30. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  31. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  32. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  33. Continue straight onto Frankfurter Straße
    0.7 km
  34. Turn right onto Mainzer Straße
    0.1 km
  35. Turn right onto Staufenstraße
    0.1 km
  36. Turn left
    0.0 km
  37. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Kelsterbach → B 173 Meissen B 173 Meissen to Johannesburg B 173 Meissen to Pretoria B 173 Meissen to Cape Town B 173 Meissen to Durban Johannesburg to Kelsterbach Pretoria to Kelsterbach Cape Town to Kelsterbach
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Halfway point
230.7 km
Sachsen to Hessen
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 18 min • 2 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Sachsen to Hessen
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
33.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
76.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kelsterbach
05:15 – 21:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
13:26
Total daylightUsable driving light
16 hrs 21 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 32 min
SunriseDawn break
05:15
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,932.94
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.25
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R92.49
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,034.68
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (40)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
6
Complex forks Path selection
9
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin B 173 Meissen Start: Markt 51.16309, 13.47049
Midpoint
230.7 km
Total: 462.4 km
Midpoint 230.7 km
462.4 km 4 hrs 37 min
Destination Kelsterbach 50.06515, 8.52966

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Sachsen to Hessen
One-way road span 462.4 km
Return-cycle span 924.9 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 37
Maneuver density 8.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 230.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start 51.16309, 13.47049
Midpoint 50.90419, 10.67668
End 50.06515, 8.52966
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Questions 9
How far is B 173 Meissen from Kelsterbach? +
B 173 Meissen is about 462.4 km from Kelsterbach by road.
How long does it take from B 173 Meissen to Kelsterbach? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from B 173 Meissen to Kelsterbach in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from B 173 Meissen to Kelsterbach? +
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 B 173 Meissen to Kelsterbach? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R930.59 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R934.25 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R929.59 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R974.20 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from B 173 Meissen to Kelsterbach? +
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 long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
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

Markt
From B 173 Meissen To Kelsterbach
Neugasse
From B 173 Meissen To Kelsterbach
Talstraße
From B 173 Meissen To Kelsterbach
Rauhentalstraße
From B 173 Meissen To Kelsterbach
Nossener Straße
From B 173 Meissen To Kelsterbach
A 4: Erfurt
From B 173 Meissen To Kelsterbach
Chemnitz
From B 173 Meissen To Kelsterbach
Erfurt
From B 173 Meissen To Kelsterbach
A 71: Schweinfurt
From B 173 Meissen To Kelsterbach
Sangerhausen
From B 173 Meissen To Kelsterbach

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