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Distance from Gottingen to Gera

N Gottingen → Gera
Road distance
245.8 km
Gottingen to Gera is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 245.8 km in roughly 2 hrs 49 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
166.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.48×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
37
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 49 min
Return: 5 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
169 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.0 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 R27.95 / litre
R494.56
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R496.50
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R494.03
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R517.74
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R652.54
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R655.11
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R651.84
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R683.12
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R858.61
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R861.98
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R857.68
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R898.85
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
115° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
295° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
51.5328, 9.9352
End coords Destination point
50.8766, 12.0833
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 17 °C Gottingen Cloudy View Forecast → 18 °C Gera Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Gottingen → Gera
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Car
245.8 km
2 hrs 49 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
245.8 km
~3 hrs 46 min
65 km/h avg
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245.8 km 2 hrs 49 min
Start Gottingen
Finish Gera
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  1. Head on Kurze-Geismar-Straße
    0.0 km
  2. Continue right onto Rote Straße
    0.1 km
  3. Continue straight onto Wendenstraße
    0.2 km
  4. Continue straight onto Albaniplatz
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Herzberger Landstraße
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Theaterplatz
    0.2 km
  7. Continue straight onto Bühlstraße
    0.4 km
  8. Turn left onto Nikolausberger Weg
    0.6 km
  9. Continue straight onto Berliner Straße
    0.8 km
  10. Turn right onto Groner Landstraße
    1.0 km
  11. Continue straight onto Posthof
    0.2 km
  12. Continue straight onto Kasseler Landstraße
    2.6 km
  13. Take the ramp left towards A 7: Kassel
    0.3 km
  14. Merge slight left towards Frankfurt a. M.
    2.9 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight right towards Mengershausen
    0.1 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork towards Rosdorf
    0.4 km
  17. Take the ramp straight towards A 7: Kassel
    0.2 km
  18. Merge slight left towards Frankfurt a. M.
    3.5 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 38: Leipzig
    155.8 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork towards Dresden
    24.6 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight right towards Berlin
    0.3 km
  22. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 9: München
    0.7 km
  23. Merge slight left towards München
    6.7 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight right towards B 91: Weißenfels
    0.2 km
  25. Keep slight left at the fork towards Zeitz
    0.4 km
  26. Keep slight right at the fork towards B 91: Zeitz
    0.4 km
  27. Merge slight left towards Zeitz
    14.0 km
  28. Continue straight
    25.7 km
  29. Turn sharp right onto Straße des Bergmanns
    0.7 km
  30. Turn left onto Altenburger Straße
    1.3 km
  31. Turn left onto Bauvereinstraße
    0.1 km
  32. Turn right onto Ludwig-Jahn-Straße
    0.2 km
  33. Continue straight onto Nicolaistraße
    0.3 km
  34. Turn right onto Kleiststraße
    0.1 km
  35. Continue straight onto Stadtgraben
    0.2 km
  36. Turn right onto Burgstraße
    0.2 km
  37. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
122.6 km
Niedersachsen to Thüringen
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
Niedersachsen to Thüringen
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
17.7 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
40.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Gera
05:00 – 21:19
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
13:09
Total daylightUsable driving light
16 hrs 19 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 11 min
SunriseDawn break
05:00
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,027.25
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.92
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R49.15
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,081.32
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (23)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
6
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Gottingen 51.53283, 9.93518
Midpoint
122.6 km
Total: 245.8 km
Midpoint 122.6 km
245.8 km 2 hrs 49 min
Destination Gera 50.87655, 12.08327

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Niedersachsen to Thüringen
One-way road span 245.8 km
Return-cycle span 491.5 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 37
Maneuver density 15.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 122.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start 51.53283, 9.93518
Midpoint 51.45174, 11.23086
End 50.87655, 12.08327
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Questions 9
How far is Gottingen from Gera? +
Gottingen is about 245.8 km from Gera by road.
How long does it take from Gottingen to Gera? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Gottingen to Gera in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Gottingen to Gera? +
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 Gottingen to Gera? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R494.56 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R496.50 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R494.03 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R517.74 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Gottingen to Gera? +
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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Towns along the route

Kurze-Geismar-Straße
From Gottingen To Gera
Rote Straße
From Gottingen To Gera
Wendenstraße
From Gottingen To Gera
Albaniplatz
From Gottingen To Gera
Herzberger Landstraße
From Gottingen To Gera
Theaterplatz
From Gottingen To Gera
Bühlstraße
From Gottingen To Gera
Nikolausberger Weg
From Gottingen To Gera
Berliner Straße
From Gottingen To Gera
Groner Landstraße
From Gottingen To Gera

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