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Distance from Dorsten to Essener Strasse

N Dorsten → Essener Strasse
Road distance
535.1 km
Dorsten to Essener Strasse is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 535.1 km in roughly 5 hrs 14 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
445.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
38
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 14 min
Start point
Gordulagasse
Return: 10 hrs 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
314 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
102.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,076.89
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,081.13
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,075.74
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,127.37
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,420.90
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,426.49
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,419.38
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,487.50
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,869.61
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,876.97
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,867.60
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,957.24
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
75° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
255° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
51.6604, 6.9647
End coords Destination point
52.5234, 13.3363
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 20 °C Dorsten Rain View Forecast → 19 °C Essener Strasse Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Dorsten → Essener Strasse
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Car
535.1 km
5 hrs 14 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
535.1 km
~8 hrs 13 min
65 km/h avg
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535.1 km 5 hrs 14 min
Start Dorsten
Finish Essener Strasse
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  1. Head on Gordulagasse
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Südgraben
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Essener Straße
    0.0 km
  4. Turn right onto Gahlener Straße
    1.4 km
  5. Continue straight onto Königsberger Allee
    1.3 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards A 31: Oberhausen
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight left
    10.6 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 2: Hannover
    1.3 km
  9. Merge slight left towards A 2: Hannover
    234.6 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 2: Berlin
    22.1 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 2: Berlin
    19.8 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight right towards B 444: Peine
    0.2 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards Peine-Ost
    1.8 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 2: Berlin
    0.5 km
  15. Merge slight left
    97.1 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight right towards B 189: Magdeburg-Zentrum
    0.1 km
  17. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork towards B 189: Stendal
    0.4 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 2: Berlin
    0.3 km
  20. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  21. Merge slight left
    89.2 km
  22. Merge slight right
    18.5 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 115: Berlin-Zentrum (Zoo)
    1.1 km
  24. Continue straight
    26.3 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight right onto AVUS towards A 100: Hamburg
    1.5 km
  26. Continue straight onto Halenseestraße
    0.2 km
  27. Continue straight onto Messedamm
    0.8 km
  28. Turn right onto Kaiserdamm
    1.1 km
  29. Continue straight onto Bismarckstraße
    1.2 km
  30. Turn left onto Leibnizstraße
    0.3 km
  31. Continue straight onto Cauerstraße
    0.7 km
  32. Continue straight onto Dovestraße
    0.2 km
  33. Continue straight onto Helmholtzstraße
    0.6 km
  34. Continue slight left onto Gotzkowskystraße
    0.1 km
  35. Turn right onto Alt-Moabit
    0.6 km
  36. Turn right onto Bochumer Straße
    0.2 km
  37. Turn right onto Essener Straße
    0.1 km
  38. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Essener Strasse → Dorsten Dorsten to Johannesburg Dorsten to Pretoria Dorsten to Cape Town Dorsten to Durban Johannesburg to Essener Strasse Pretoria to Essener Strasse Cape Town to Essener Strasse
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
266.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 37 min • 2 hrs 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
38.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
89.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Essener Strasse
04:42 – 21:31
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
13:07
Total daylightUsable driving light
16 hrs 49 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 20 min
SunriseDawn break
04:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,236.84
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.70
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R107.03
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,354.57
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (29)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
5
Complex forks Path selection
8
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Dorsten Start: Gordulagasse 51.66041, 6.96474
Midpoint
266.9 km
Total: 535.1 km
Midpoint 266.9 km
535.1 km 5 hrs 14 min
Destination Essener Strasse 52.52342, 13.33633

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 535.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,070.3 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 38
Maneuver density 7.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 266.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start 51.66041, 6.96474
Midpoint 52.39734, 9.89663
End 52.52342, 13.33633
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How far is Dorsten from Essener Strasse? +
Dorsten is about 535.1 km from Essener Strasse by road.
How long does it take from Dorsten to Essener Strasse? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Dorsten to Essener Strasse in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Dorsten to Essener Strasse? +
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 Dorsten to Essener Strasse? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,076.89 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,081.13 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,075.74 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,127.37 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Dorsten to Essener Strasse? +
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Gordulagasse
From Dorsten To Essener Strasse
Südgraben
From Dorsten To Essener Strasse
Essener Straße
From Dorsten To Essener Strasse
Gahlener Straße
From Dorsten To Essener Strasse
Königsberger Allee
From Dorsten To Essener Strasse
A 31: Oberhausen
From Dorsten To Essener Strasse
Bottrop
From Dorsten To Essener Strasse
Düsseldorf
From Dorsten To Essener Strasse
Dortmund
From Dorsten To Essener Strasse
A 2: Hannover
From Dorsten To Essener Strasse

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