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Distance from Brilon to Leipzig

N Brilon → Leipzig
Road distance
343.3 km
Brilon to Leipzig is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 343.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 46 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
264.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
47
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 46 min
Start point
Am Markt
Return: 7 hrs 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
226 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R690.93
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R693.65
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R690.18
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R723.31
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R911.64
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R915.23
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R910.66
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R954.37
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,199.52
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,204.25
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,198.24
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,255.75
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
90° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
270° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
51.3956, 8.5678
End coords Destination point
51.3406, 12.3747
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 8 °C Brilon Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 12 °C Leipzig Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Brilon → Leipzig
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Car
343.3 km
3 hrs 46 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
343.3 km
~5 hrs 16 min
65 km/h avg
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343.3 km 3 hrs 46 min
Start Brilon
Finish Leipzig
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Am Markt
    0.1 km
  2. Turn sharp right
    0.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Springstraße
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Nikolaistraße
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Scharfenberger Hof
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left onto Steinweg
    0.2 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Lindenweg
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Lindenweg
    0.3 km
  9. Continue straight onto Möhnestraße
    0.8 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    1.7 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    12.7 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left onto Sauerlandstraße
    7.7 km
  15. Continue straight onto Westheimer Straße
    5.0 km
  16. Continue straight onto Kasseler Straße
    3.9 km
  17. Take the ramp slight right towards A 44: Kassel
    0.5 km
  18. Merge slight left
    47.6 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.2 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 49: Kassel-Zentrum
    0.5 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 49: KS-Zentrum
    0.4 km
  22. Merge slight left
    7.4 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 7: Hannover
    0.3 km
  24. Merge slight left towards Hamburg
    35.1 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 38: Leipzig
    0.3 km
  26. Merge slight left
    154.7 km
  27. Keep slight left at the fork towards Dresden
    50.0 km
  28. Take the exit ramp slight right towards B 2: Leipzig-Süd
    0.2 km
  29. Keep slight left at the fork towards B 2: Leipzig-Süd
    0.5 km
  30. Keep slight right at the fork towards B 2: Leipzig
    0.5 km
  31. Keep slight left at the fork towards B 2: Leipzig
    0.1 km
  32. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  33. Continue straight
    7.2 km
  34. Continue straight onto Wundtstraße
    2.0 km
  35. Continue straight onto Dufourstraße
    0.1 km
  36. Continue straight onto Floßplatz
    0.3 km
  37. Continue straight onto Harkortstraße
    0.4 km
  38. Continue straight onto Martin-Luther-Ring
    0.4 km
  39. Continue straight onto Dittrichring
    0.5 km
  40. Continue straight onto Goerdelerring
    0.2 km
  41. Turn right onto Tröndlinring towards B 87: Torgau
    0.3 km
  42. Keep slight right at the fork onto Tröndlinring towards B 87: Wurzen
    0.1 km
  43. Turn right onto Am Hallischen Tor
    0.1 km
  44. At the end of the road, turn right onto Brühl
    0.0 km
  45. Turn left onto Reichsstraße
    0.3 km
  46. Turn right onto Salzgäßchen
    0.1 km
  47. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
171.3 km
Nordrhein-Westfalen to Sachsen
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 53 min • 1 hr 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Nordrhein-Westfalen to Sachsen
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
24.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
57.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Leipzig
04:53 – 21:27
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
13:10
Total daylightUsable driving light
16 hrs 34 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
04:53
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,435.14
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.87
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R68.67
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,510.67
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (41)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
7
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Brilon Start: Am Markt 51.39557, 8.56777
Midpoint
171.3 km
Total: 343.3 km
Midpoint 171.3 km
343.3 km 3 hrs 46 min
Destination Leipzig 51.34063, 12.37473

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Nordrhein-Westfalen to Sachsen
One-way road span 343.3 km
Return-cycle span 686.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 46 min
Maneuver count 47
Maneuver density 13.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 171.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start 51.39557, 8.56777
Midpoint 51.40821, 10.46260
End 51.34063, 12.37473
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Questions 9
How far is Brilon from Leipzig? +
Brilon is about 343.3 km from Leipzig by road.
How long does it take from Brilon to Leipzig? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Brilon to Leipzig in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Brilon to Leipzig? +
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 Brilon to Leipzig? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R690.93 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R693.65 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R690.18 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R723.31 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Brilon to Leipzig? +
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

Am Markt
From Brilon To Leipzig
Springstraße
From Brilon To Leipzig
Nikolaistraße
From Brilon To Leipzig
Scharfenberger Hof
From Brilon To Leipzig
Steinweg
From Brilon To Leipzig
Lindenweg
From Brilon To Leipzig
Möhnestraße
From Brilon To Leipzig
B 7: Warburg
From Brilon To Leipzig
Marsberg
From Brilon To Leipzig
Korbach
From Brilon To Leipzig

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