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Distance from E40 Luik to A 3 Frankfurt Am

E40 Luik to A 3 Frankfurt Am is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 285.9 km in roughly 2 hrs 49 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N E40 Luik → A 3 Frankfurt Am
Road distance
285.9 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
211.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 49 min
Start point
Autoroute Roi Baudouin
Return: 5 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
169 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
101.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R478.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R480.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R533.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R537.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R631.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R634.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R703.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R709.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R830.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R834.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R925.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R933.06
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
107° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
287° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
50.6373, 5.7405
End coords Destination point
50.0531, 8.5731
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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285.9 km 169 min
Start E40 Luik
Finish A 3 Frankfurt Am
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Autoroute Roi Baudouin
    18.7 km
  2. Continue straight onto König Baudouin Autobahn - Autoroute Roi Baudouin
    11.5 km
  3. Continue straight
    10.4 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 4
    0.3 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 4: Köln
    0.7 km
  6. Merge slight left
    68.8 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards A 3: Frankfurt a.M.
    1.4 km
  8. Merge slight left
    169.3 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 5: Hannover
    1.0 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 5: Hannover
    0.4 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 5: Hannover
    0.6 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 3: Köln
    0.6 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 3
    1.2 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 3: Köln
    0.9 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
142.6 km
Liège to Hessen
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 24 min • 1 hr 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Liège to Hessen
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
47.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A 3 Frankfurt Am
06:01 – 20:43
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
14 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 1 min
SunriseDawn break
06:01
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,195.01
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.72
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R57.18
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,257.90
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
6
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin E40 Luik Start: Autoroute Roi Baudouin 50.63731, 5.74046
Midpoint
142.6 km
Total: 285.9 km
Midpoint 142.6 km
285.9 km 169 min
Destination A 3 Frankfurt Am 50.05306, 8.57305

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Liège to Hessen
One-way road span 285.9 km
Return-cycle span 571.8 km
Traversal time 169 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 5.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 142.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start 50.63731, 5.74046
Midpoint 50.70777, 7.24795
End 50.05306, 8.57305
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How far is E40 Luik from A 3 Frankfurt Am? +
E40 Luik is about 285.9 km from A 3 Frankfurt Am by road.
How long does it take from E40 Luik to A 3 Frankfurt Am? +
The drive usually takes about 169 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E40 Luik to A 3 Frankfurt Am in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from E40 Luik to A 3 Frankfurt Am? +
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 E40 Luik to A 3 Frankfurt Am? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R478.58 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R480.84 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R533.12 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R537.45 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E40 Luik to A 3 Frankfurt Am? +
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 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
E40 Luik, Liège
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
A 3 Frankfurt Am, Hessen
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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