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Distance from Centrum to Dresden

N Centrum → Dresden
Road distance
254.1 km
Mixed roads · M1 / N12 / R34
Centrum to Dresden is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 254.1 km in roughly 2 hrs 53 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
231.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 53 min
End point
Dresden Avenue
Return: 5 hrs 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
173 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R511.43
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R513.44
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R510.88
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R535.40
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R674.80
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R677.46
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R674.08
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R706.43
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R887.90
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R891.39
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R886.94
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R929.51
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
212° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
32° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1474, 28.0549
End coords Destination point
-27.9149, 26.8190
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Travel modes
Centrum → Dresden
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Car
254.1 km
2 hrs 53 min
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Two-wheeler
254.1 km
~3 hrs 54 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from Centrum to Dresden

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Food & drink Near Centrum

Paul

The High Street, 2076 2 km from start
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Food & drink Near Centrum

The Grind Coffee Company

Whiteley Road 2 km from start
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Food & drink Near Centrum

Bar Ber Black Sheep

2 Bolton Road 2 km from start
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Convenience store Near Centrum

Quickshop

Johannesburg 5 km from start
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Food & drink Near Centrum

Bean There Coffee Company

44 Stanley Avenue 6 km from start
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Convenience store Near Centrum

Pick n Pay BP Express

Smit Street 6 km from start
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Food & drink Near Centrum

Craft Coffee

50 Gwigwi Mrewbi Street, Johannesburg, 2113 7 km from start
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Fuel stations Soon after Centrum

Shell

Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng 7 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Centrum

Shell Select

2091, Gauteng 10 km from start
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Supermarkets Soon after Centrum

Checkers

Johannesburg, 2091, Gauteng 15 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Centrum

Shell Select

2001, Gauteng 15 km from start
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Fuel stations Soon after Centrum

Shell

Rifle Range Road, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng 15 km from start
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Convenience store Around halfway

Quickshop

Parys 112 km from start
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Convenience store Around halfway

Quickshop

Parys 112 km from start
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Convenience store Near Dresden

Quickshop

152 Jasons Way, Welkom 233 km from start
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254.1 km 2 hrs 53 min
Start Centrum
Finish Dresden
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Centrum to Dresden via N12
    National highway N12
  2. Directions from Centrum to Dresden via M1
    Metro arterial route M1
  3. Directions from Centrum to Dresden via R34
    Provincial road route R34
  4. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left onto 5th Street
    0.9 km
  7. Turn left onto 11th Avenue
    0.4 km
  8. Turn right towards M1
    0.3 km
  9. Merge slight right
    14.0 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    173.5 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight right towards R34: Odendaalsrus
    0.7 km
  15. Continue straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    52.6 km
  16. Turn left
    2.4 km
  17. Turn left onto Lucette Street
    0.7 km
  18. Turn right onto Dresden Avenue
    0.2 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N12
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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Halfway point
127.3 km
Gauteng to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 26 min • 1 hr 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
42.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Dresden
07:01 – 17:24
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:13
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 22 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 38 min
SunriseDawn break
07:01
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,062.30
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.08
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R50.83
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,118.21
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Centrum -26.14739, 28.05491
Midpoint
127.3 km
Total: 254.1 km
Midpoint 127.3 km
254.1 km 2 hrs 53 min
Destination Dresden End: Dresden Avenue -27.91487, 26.81898

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Free State
One-way road span 254.1 km
Return-cycle span 508.3 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 6.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 127.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.14739, 28.05491
Midpoint -27.12410, 27.52613
End -27.91487, 26.81898
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How far is Centrum from Dresden? +
Centrum is about 254.1 km from Dresden by road.
How long does it take from Centrum to Dresden? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Centrum to Dresden in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Centrum 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 Centrum to Dresden? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R511.43 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R513.44 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R510.88 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R535.40 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Centrum to Dresden? +
Yes. There are 10 tollgates 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. 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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Towns along the route

: Soweto
From Centrum To Dresden
Kimberley
From Centrum To Dresden
Bloemfontein
From Centrum To Dresden
ern Bypass
From Centrum To Dresden
: Odendaalsrus
From Centrum To Dresden
Welkom
From Centrum To Dresden

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