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Distance from Dartford Crossing to Le Shuttle

N Dartford Crossing → Le Shuttle
Road distance
735.9 km
Metro routes · M2
Dartford Crossing to Le Shuttle is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 735.9 km in roughly 7 hrs 52 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
604.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
60
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 52 min
Start point
Canterbury Way
Return: 15 hrs 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
472 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
93.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,480.85
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,486.67
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,479.26
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,550.25
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,953.89
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,961.58
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,951.80
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,045.47
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,570.91
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,581.03
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,568.15
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,691.41
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
102° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
282° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
51.4640, 0.2582
End coords Destination point
50.0493, 8.5670
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 18 °C Dartford Crossing Fair View Forecast → 18 °C Le Shuttle Fair View Forecast →
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Dartford Crossing → Le Shuttle
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Car
735.9 km
7 hrs 52 min
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Two-wheeler
735.9 km
~11 hrs 19 min
65 km/h avg
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735.9 km 7 hrs 52 min
Start Dartford Crossing
Finish Le Shuttle
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  1. Directions from Dartford Crossing to Le Shuttle via M2
    Metro arterial route M2
  2. Head on Canterbury Way
    4.3 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left towards A2: (M2) Canterbury
    1.6 km
  4. Merge slight right onto Dartford Bypass
    2.9 km
  5. Continue straight onto Watling Street
    10.3 km
  6. Continue straight
    8.8 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.6 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.2 km
  9. Continue
    0.4 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    0.3 km
  12. Continue straight
    3.2 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.5 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    48.3 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Channel Tunnel
    0.4 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.2 km
  19. Turn right
    1.2 km
  20. Go straight onto FlexiPlus
    0.3 km
  21. Keep slight left at the fork onto Boulevard d'Erlanger
    0.7 km
  22. Keep straight at the fork
    0.0 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.9 km
  24. Continue straight onto Over Bridge 2
    0.2 km
  25. Turn left
    0.1 km
  26. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  27. Turn slight left onto Le Shuttle
    59.2 km
  28. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  29. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.2 km
  30. Keep slight right at the fork onto Boulevard de la Côte d'Opale towards Calais Centre
    1.0 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Boulevard de l'Europe
    0.0 km
  32. Continue onto Boulevard de l'Europe
    0.9 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  34. Continue
    0.2 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  36. Continue
    0.4 km
  37. Merge slight left onto L'Européenne
    42.6 km
  38. Keep slight left at the fork onto L'Européenne towards Ostende
    12.5 km
  39. Continue straight
    133.1 km
  40. Take the exit ramp slight right towards Namen
    0.5 km
  41. Keep slight left at the fork towards Namen
    0.9 km
  42. Keep slight left at the fork towards Namen
    0.2 km
  43. Merge slight left
    17.6 km
  44. Take the exit ramp slight right towards E40: Luik
    0.2 km
  45. Keep slight left at the fork towards E40: Luik
    1.4 km
  46. Merge slight left
    128.3 km
  47. Continue straight
    10.4 km
  48. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 4
    0.3 km
  49. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 4: Köln
    0.7 km
  50. Merge slight left
    68.8 km
  51. Take the exit ramp slight left towards A 3: Frankfurt a.M.
    1.4 km
  52. Merge slight left
    166.0 km
  53. Take the exit ramp slight right towards B 43: Frankfurt
    0.4 km
  54. Continue straight
    1.0 km
  55. Take the exit ramp slight right towards The Squaire
    0.2 km
  56. Keep slight left at the fork towards FAC
    0.2 km
  57. Keep slight left at the fork onto Ankunftbogen towards Terminal 1
    0.2 km
  58. Turn slight right towards Tor 2
    0.1 km
  59. Turn right onto Taxistraße
    0.0 km
  60. Turn left
    0.1 km
  61. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Le Shuttle → Dartford Crossing Dartford Crossing to Johannesburg Dartford Crossing to Pretoria Dartford Crossing to Cape Town Dartford Crossing to Durban Johannesburg to Le Shuttle Pretoria to Le Shuttle Cape Town to Le Shuttle
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Halfway point
367.1 km
England to Hessen
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 56 min • 3 hrs 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
England to Hessen
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
53.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
122.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
39.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Le Shuttle
05:15 – 21:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
13:25
Total daylightUsable driving light
16 hrs 21 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 34 min
SunriseDawn break
05:15
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,075.90
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.72
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R147.17
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,237.79
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (78)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
6
Complex forks Path selection
13
Highway exits Deceleration zones
16
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Dartford Crossing Start: Canterbury Way 51.46403, 0.25822
Midpoint
367.1 km
Total: 735.9 km
Midpoint 367.1 km
735.9 km 7 hrs 52 min
Destination Le Shuttle 50.04929, 8.56701

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span England to Hessen
One-way road span 735.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,471.7 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 60
Maneuver density 8.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 367.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start 51.46403, 0.25822
Midpoint 50.85895, 4.62614
End 50.04929, 8.56701
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Questions 9
How far is Dartford Crossing from Le Shuttle? +
Dartford Crossing is about 735.9 km from Le Shuttle by road.
How long does it take from Dartford Crossing to Le Shuttle? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Dartford Crossing to Le Shuttle 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 Dartford Crossing to Le Shuttle? +
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 Dartford Crossing to Le Shuttle? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,480.85 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,486.67 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,479.26 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,550.25 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Dartford Crossing to Le Shuttle? +
No tollgates are 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. 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

Canterbury Way
From Dartford Crossing To Le Shuttle
A2: () Canterbury
From Dartford Crossing To Le Shuttle
Dartford Bypass
From Dartford Crossing To Le Shuttle
Ashford
From Dartford Crossing To Le Shuttle
Channel Tunnel
From Dartford Crossing To Le Shuttle
Dover
From Dartford Crossing To Le Shuttle
FlexiPlus
From Dartford Crossing To Le Shuttle
Boulevard d'Erlanger
From Dartford Crossing To Le Shuttle
Over Bridge 2
From Dartford Crossing To Le Shuttle
Calais Centre
From Dartford Crossing To Le Shuttle

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