Distance from Dortmund to E40

N Dortmund → E40

Road distance

1,327.3 km

Mixed roads · M22 / N1 / N2 / R300

Dortmund to E40 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,327.3 km in roughly 14 hrs 30 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,193.4 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.11×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

14 hrs 30 min

Start point

Dortmund Street

Return: 29 hrs

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

870 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

91.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops

16 hrs 15 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R2,595.66

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R2,598.52

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

226° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

46° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-26.8095, 27.8189

End coords Destination point

-33.9955, 18.5614

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 5 °C Dortmund Clear Sky View Forecast → 10 °C E40 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Dortmund → E40

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Car

1,327.3 km

14 hrs 30 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,327.3 km

~20 hrs 25 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 86 km to OR Tambo International
✈ JNB → CPT (2 hrs 32 min)
🚗 5 km from Cape Town International
↑ 8 hrs 48 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Soon after Dortmund

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 301 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

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Hotel Soon after Dortmund

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 301 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 301 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Dortmund

Finish E40

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Dortmund to E40 via N1 and N2

National highway route N1N2
Directions from Dortmund to E40 via M22

Metro arterial route M22
Directions from Dortmund to E40 via R300

Provincial road route R300
Head on Dortmund Street

0.2 km
Turn right onto Taunus Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto D.F. Malan Road

1.8 km
Turn left

18.1 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad

0.5 km
Merge slight right

845.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

48.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain

1.0 km
Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway

14.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Cape Town

2.0 km
Merge slight right

3.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M22

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M22

0.1 km
Turn slight left onto Borcherds Quarry Road

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Ntlangano Crescent

0.3 km
Turn right onto Miller Street

0.8 km
Turn left onto Elijah Loza Street

0.8 km
Continue straight onto Emdeni Street

0.4 km
Turn right onto X.E. Magqwashe Street

0.5 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mkhanyisi Maphuma Street

0.1 km
Turn right onto Shiba Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Magowashu Street

0.2 km
Turn right onto Mthonjeni Street

0.3 km
Turn right onto Qabazi Drive

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn right

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 7

Known total R425.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

663.9 km

Free State to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 15 min • 7 hrs 15 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Free State to Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

95.6 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

220.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

71.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at E40

07:44 – 17:43

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:44

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 58 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:44

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R5,548.32

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R26.55

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R265.47

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R5,840.34

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (17)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Dortmund Start: Dortmund Street -26.80955, 27.81889

Midpoint

663.9 km

Total: 1,327.3 km

Midpoint 663.9 km

1,327.3 km 14 hrs 30 min

Destination E40 -33.99553, 18.56141

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Free State to Western Cape

One-way road span 1,327.3 km

Return-cycle span 2,654.7 km

Traversal time 14 hrs 30 min

Maneuver count 30

Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 663.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.80955, 27.81889

Midpoint -31.28648, 24.15864

End -33.99553, 18.56141

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Dortmund from E40? +

Dortmund is about 1,327.3 km from E40 by road.

How long does it take from Dortmund to E40? +

The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 30 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Dortmund to E40 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 Dortmund to E40? +

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 Dortmund to E40? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,671.16 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,681.67 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,668.29 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,796.35 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Dortmund to E40? +

Yes. There are 7 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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Towns along the route

: Kroonstad

From Dortmund To E40

Bloemfontein

From Dortmund To E40

: Cape Town

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