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Distance from E40 to Dortmund

N E40 → Dortmund
Road distance
1,330.6 km
Mixed roads · M7 / N1 / R59
E40 to Dortmund is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,330.6 km in roughly 14 hrs 29 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
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 29 min
End point
Dortmund Street
Return: 28 hrs 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
869 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,677.60
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,688.14
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,674.73
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,803.10
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,532.95
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,546.85
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,529.15
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,698.53
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R4,648.61
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R4,666.91
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R4,643.62
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,866.49
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
50° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
230° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9955, 18.5614
End coords Destination point
-26.8095, 27.8189
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 10 °C E40 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 4 °C Dortmund Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
E40 → Dortmund
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Car
1,330.6 km
14 hrs 29 min
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🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,330.6 km
~20 hrs 28 min
65 km/h avg
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1,330.6 km 14 hrs 29 min
Start E40
Finish Dortmund
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  1. Directions from E40 to Dortmund via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Directions from E40 to Dortmund via M7
    Metro arterial route M7
  3. Directions from E40 to Dortmund via R59
    Provincial road route R59
  4. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  5. Turn left
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Qabazi Drive
    0.4 km
  7. Turn right onto Steve Biko Drive
    0.9 km
  8. Turn right onto Govan Mbeki Road
    0.8 km
  9. Turn left onto Duinefontein Road
    0.6 km
  10. Take the ramp straight towards M7
    0.6 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Jakes Gerwel Drive
    1.7 km
  12. Turn left onto Cape Flats Freeway
    6.3 km
  13. Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway
    14.9 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Paarl
    1.5 km
  15. Merge slight right onto N1 Freeway
    436.5 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  18. Continue straight
    843.1 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R59: Parys
    0.5 km
  20. Turn right
    18.3 km
  21. Turn right onto D.F. Malan Road
    1.8 km
  22. Turn right onto Taunus Street
    0.2 km
  23. Turn left onto Dortmund Street
    0.2 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 7
Known total R425.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
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
Routes ↩ Dortmund → E40 E40 to Johannesburg E40 to Pretoria E40 to Cape Town E40 to Durban Johannesburg to Dortmund Pretoria to Dortmund Cape Town to Dortmund
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
665.5 km
Western Cape to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 14 min • 7 hrs 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
95.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
221.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
71.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Dortmund
06:51 – 17:22
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:06
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 31 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:51
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,561.70
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R26.61
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R266.11
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,854.43
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin E40 -33.99553, 18.56141
Midpoint
665.5 km
Total: 1,330.6 km
Midpoint 665.5 km
1,330.6 km 14 hrs 29 min
Destination Dortmund End: Dortmund Street -26.80955, 27.81889

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Free State
One-way road span 1,330.6 km
Return-cycle span 2,661.1 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 665.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.99553, 18.56141
Midpoint -31.29395, 24.14658
End -26.80955, 27.81889
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is E40 from Dortmund? +
E40 is about 1,330.6 km from Dortmund by road.
How long does it take from E40 to Dortmund? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E40 to Dortmund 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 E40 to Dortmund? +
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 to Dortmund? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,677.60 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,688.14 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,674.73 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,803.10 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E40 to Dortmund? +
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

: Paarl
From E40 To Dortmund
Worcester
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: Johannesburg
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: Parys
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