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Distance from Ber to Dresden

N Ber → Dresden
Road distance
550.8 km
Highway dominant · N3 / N5
Ber to Dresden is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 550.8 km in roughly 6 hrs 38 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
458.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 38 min
Start point
Thanet Road
End point
Dresden Avenue
Return: 13 hrs 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
398 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,077.19
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,078.38
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,072.83
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,110.51
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,421.30
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,422.87
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,415.54
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,465.26
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,870.13
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,872.20
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,862.56
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,927.97
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
298° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
118° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.8895, 30.9539
End coords Destination point
-27.9149, 26.8190
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 23 °C Ber Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 13 °C Dresden Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Ber → Dresden
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Car
550.8 km
6 hrs 38 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
550.8 km
~8 hrs 28 min
65 km/h avg
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550.8 km 6 hrs 38 min
Start Ber
Finish Dresden
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Ber to Dresden via N3 and N5
    National highway route N3N5
  2. Head on Thanet Road
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Woolwich Avenue
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Sarnia Road
    0.4 km
  5. Turn right onto Wakesleigh Road
    1.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive
    11.7 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.1 km
  8. Merge slight left
    5.5 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  10. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  12. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  13. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  14. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  15. Continue straight onto Church Street
    72.2 km
  16. Turn right
    0.7 km
  17. Turn right
    92.9 km
  18. Turn right onto Lucette Street
    0.7 km
  19. Turn right onto Dresden Avenue
    0.2 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 16
Known total R767.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Routes ↩ Dresden → Ber Ber to Johannesburg Ber to Pretoria Ber to Cape Town Ber to Durban Johannesburg to Dresden Pretoria to Dresden Cape Town to Dresden
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Halfway point
275.4 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 19 min • 3 hrs 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
39.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
91.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
29.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Dresden
06:56 – 17:24
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:10
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 28 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 13 min
SunriseDawn break
06:56
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,302.55
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.02
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R110.17
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,423.73
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ber Start: Thanet Road -29.88951, 30.95393
Midpoint
275.4 km
Total: 550.8 km
Midpoint 275.4 km
550.8 km 6 hrs 38 min
Destination Dresden End: Dresden Avenue -27.91487, 26.81898

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Free State
One-way road span 550.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,101.7 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 38 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 275.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.88951, 30.95393
Midpoint -28.34289, 29.28240
End -27.91487, 26.81898
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Questions 9
How far is Ber from Dresden? +
Ber is about 550.8 km from Dresden by road.
How long does it take from Ber to Dresden? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ber to Dresden in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Ber to Dresden? +
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 Ber to Dresden? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,077.19 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,078.38 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,072.83 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,110.51 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ber to Dresden? +
Yes. There are 16 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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