Distance from Dresden to Tempelhof

N Dresden → Tempelhof

Road distance

279.5 km

Highway dominant · M43 / N1 / N12 / N3 / R21

Dresden to Tempelhof is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 279.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 9 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

245.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.14×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

3 hrs 9 min

Start point

Dresden Avenue

End point

Tempelhof South Street

Return: 6 hrs 18 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

189 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

88.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

3 hrs 24 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R562.42

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R564.63

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

36° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

216° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-27.9149, 26.8190

End coords Destination point

-26.1217, 28.2564

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 8 °C Dresden Clear Sky View Forecast → 10 °C Tempelhof Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Dresden → Tempelhof

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Car

279.5 km

3 hrs 9 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

279.5 km

~4 hrs 17 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 141 km to Bram Fischer International
✈ BFN → JNB (45 min)
🚗 2 km from OR Tambo International
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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Dresden

Finish Tempelhof

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Dresden to Tempelhof via N1 and N3 and N12

National highway route N1N3N12
Directions from Dresden to Tempelhof via M43

Metro arterial route M43
Directions from Dresden to Tempelhof via R21

Provincial road route R21
Head on Dresden Avenue

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

0.7 km
Turn right

1.7 km
Continue straight

0.7 km
Turn right onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway

52.6 km
Take the ramp straight towards N1: Johannesburg

0.6 km
Merge slight right

177.1 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass

27.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3

0.2 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N12

1.5 km
Merge slight right

1.2 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway

7.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight right onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway towards R21: Kempton Park

4.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M43: Kempton Park

1.3 km
Go straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Atlas Road

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road

0.8 km
Continue straight onto Atlas Road

0.2 km
Turn right onto Tempelhof South Street

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 16

Known total R348.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 8 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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.129, 28.229

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

140.0 km

Free State to Gauteng

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 34 min • 1 hr 34 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Free State to Gauteng

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

20.1 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

46.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

15.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Tempelhof

06:48 – 17:22

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:05

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 34 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

2 hrs 15 min

SunriseDawn break

06:48

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,168.22

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R5.59

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R55.90

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,229.70

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (13)

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

140.0 km

Total: 279.5 km

Midpoint 140.0 km

279.5 km 189 min

Destination Tempelhof End: Tempelhof South Street -26.12169, 28.25641

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Free State to Gauteng

One-way road span 279.5 km

Return-cycle span 559 km

Traversal time 189 min

Maneuver count 20

Maneuver density 7.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 140.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.91487, 26.81898

Midpoint -27.01560, 27.56349

End -26.12169, 28.25641

Route support

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How far is Dresden from Tempelhof? +

Dresden is about 279.5 km from Tempelhof by road.

How long does it take from Dresden to Tempelhof? +

The drive usually takes about 189 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Dresden to Tempelhof in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Dresden to Tempelhof? +

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 Tempelhof? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R562.42 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R564.63 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R561.82 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R588.78 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Dresden to Tempelhof? +

Yes. There are 16 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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