Distance from Dresden to B 5 Charlottenburg

N Dresden → B 5 Charlottenburg

Road distance

1,183.7 km

Provincial mix · N1 / R102 / R300

Dresden to B 5 Charlottenburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,183.7 km in roughly 13 hrs 6 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,025.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.15×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

13 hrs 6 min

Start point

Dresden Avenue

End point

Charlottenburg Street

Return: 26 hrs 13 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

786 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

90.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops

14 hrs 36 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R2,314.69

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R2,317.25

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

227° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

47° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-27.9149, 26.8190

End coords Destination point

-33.9220, 18.6589

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 11 °C Dresden Fair View Forecast → 9 °C B 5 Charlottenburg Fog View Forecast →

Travel modes

Dresden → B 5 Charlottenburg

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Car

1,183.7 km

13 hrs 6 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,183.7 km

~18 hrs 12 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 141 km to Bram Fischer International
✈ BFN → CPT (1 hr 48 min)
🚗 8 km from Cape Town International
↑ 7 hrs 5 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Soon after Dresden

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 146 km from start

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

B 146 km from start

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Hotel Soon after Dresden

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 146 km from start

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

B 146 km from start

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Dresden

Finish B 5 Charlottenburg

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Dresden to B 5 Charlottenburg via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Dresden to B 5 Charlottenburg via R300 and R102

Provincial road routes R300R102
Head on Dresden Avenue

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lucette Street

0.7 km
Turn left

36.8 km
Turn right onto Voortrekker Street

2.9 km
Take the ramp right towards N1: Winburg

0.6 km
Merge slight right

696.3 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

4.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102

0.6 km
Turn right onto Van Riebeeck Road

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Strand Road

0.9 km
Turn slight left onto Tienie Meyer Bypass

0.4 km
Turn left onto Peter Barlow Drive

1.4 km
Turn left onto Bester Road

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Central Drive South

0.3 km
Turn left onto Charlottenburg Street

0.0 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 5

Known total R242.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

591.9 km

Free State to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

6 hrs 33 min • 6 hrs 33 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Free State to Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

85.2 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

196.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

63.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

86.6%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at B 5 Charlottenburg

07:48 – 17:42

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:45

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 53 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

10 hrs 51 min

SunriseDawn break

07:48

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,947.74

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R23.67

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R236.73

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R5,208.14

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (9)

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 Dresden Start: Dresden Avenue -27.91487, 26.81898

Midpoint

591.9 km

Total: 1,183.7 km

Midpoint 591.9 km

1,183.7 km 13 hrs 6 min

Destination B 5 Charlottenburg End: Charlottenburg Street -33.92204, 18.65895

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Free State to Western Cape

One-way road span 1,183.7 km

Return-cycle span 2,367.3 km

Traversal time 13 hrs 6 min

Maneuver count 20

Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 591.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.91487, 26.81898

Midpoint -31.50743, 23.63465

End -33.92204, 18.65895

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Questions 9

How far is Dresden from B 5 Charlottenburg? +

Dresden is about 1,183.7 km from B 5 Charlottenburg by road.

How long does it take from Dresden to B 5 Charlottenburg? +

The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Dresden to B 5 Charlottenburg 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 Dresden to B 5 Charlottenburg? +

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 Dresden to B 5 Charlottenburg? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,382.02 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,391.39 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,379.46 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,493.66 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Dresden to B 5 Charlottenburg? +

Yes. There are 5 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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