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Distance from Dresden to Selby

Dresden to Selby is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 248.6 km in roughly 2 hrs 47 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Dresden → Selby
Road distance
248.6 km
154.5 mi • 134.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
224.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 47 min
Return: 5 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 47 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 2 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R416.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R418.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R463.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R467.30
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R549.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R551.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R611.62
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R616.58
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R722.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R725.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R804.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R811.29
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Selby
8.3°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
5.9°C
Day range High / low
H 19° • L 7°
Rain chance Today's probability
6%
Wind 10m wind speed
5 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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248.6 km 2 hrs 47 min
Start Dresden
Finish Selby
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Dresden Avenue
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Lucette Street
    0.7 km
  3. Turn right
    1.7 km
  4. Continue straight
    0.7 km
  5. Turn right onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    52.6 km
  6. Take the ramp straight towards N1: Johannesburg
    0.6 km
  7. Merge slight right
    177.1 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  10. Continue straight
    8.5 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Johannesburg
    0.4 km
  12. Turn left onto Carr Street
    0.5 km
  13. Take the ramp left towards M1: Durban
    0.1 km
  14. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  15. Merge slight right
    1.0 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2: Durban
    0.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 2 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
124.5 km
Free State to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 23 min • 1 hr 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Dresden → Selby
Free State to Gauteng
Start area Origin
Dresden, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Selby, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Dresden → Selby
Dresden Origin postcode
Not available
Selby Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Free State to Gauteng
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
27.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
44.5 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
113.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Selby → Dresden
Dresden ↔ Selby
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Dresden -27.91487, 26.81898
Midpoint
124.5 km
Total: 248.6 km
Midpoint 124.5 km
248.6 km 2 hrs 47 min
Destination Selby -26.21004, 28.03085

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Gauteng
One-way road span 248.6 km
Return-cycle span 497.2 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 6.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 124.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.91487, 26.81898
Midpoint -27.14847, 27.51775
End -26.21004, 28.03085
Destination services

Available in Selby

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 4 nearby matches around Selby
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Selby
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
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Questions 9
How far is Dresden from Selby? +
Dresden is about 248.6 km from Selby by road.
How long does it take from Dresden to Selby? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Dresden to Selby in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Dresden to Selby? +
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 Selby? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R416.12 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R418.09 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R463.55 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R467.30 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Dresden to Selby? +
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

: Johannesburg
From Dresden To Selby
Heilbron
From Dresden To Selby
ern Bypass
From Dresden To Selby
: Durban
From Dresden To Selby
Soweto
From Dresden To Selby
Bloemfontein
From Dresden To Selby
Roodepoort
From Dresden To Selby

Route Locations

Start area
Dresden, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Selby, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 27.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 44.5 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 113.2 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 87.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 10.0 km

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