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Distance from Karlsruher Strasse to Darmstadt

N Karlsruher Strasse → Darmstadt
Road distance
492.3 km
Karlsruher Strasse to Darmstadt is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 492.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 51 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
378.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 51 min
End point
Mathildenplatz
Return: 9 hrs 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
291 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
101.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R940.10
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R944.00
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,144.99
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,152.08
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,240.41
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,245.56
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,510.76
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,520.11
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,632.12
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,638.89
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,987.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,000.15
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
252° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
72° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
51.0124, 13.6938
End coords Destination point
49.8728, 8.6512
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 17 °C Karlsruher Strasse Clear Sky View Forecast → 18 °C Darmstadt Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Karlsruher Strasse → Darmstadt
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Car
492.3 km
4 hrs 51 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
492.3 km
~7 hrs 34 min
65 km/h avg
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492 km
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492.3 km 4 hrs 51 min
Start Karlsruher Strasse
Finish Darmstadt
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Destination
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  1. Head on Karlsruher Straße
    0.3 km
  2. Turn right onto Heilbronner Straße
    0.3 km
  3. Turn left onto Tübinger Straße
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Stuttgarter Straße
    1.5 km
  5. Turn right onto Innsbrucker Straße towards B 170: Dippoldiswalde
    0.7 km
  6. Take the ramp slight right towards A 17: Berlin
    0.3 km
  7. Merge slight left
    11.8 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 4: Chemnitz
    0.9 km
  9. Merge slight left
    206.8 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 71: Schweinfurt
    0.3 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 4
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 4: Frankfurt am Main
    0.2 km
  13. Merge slight left
    61.7 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight right towards Herleshausen
    0.2 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.5 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 4: Wommen
    0.1 km
  17. Merge slight left towards Frankfurt
    51.4 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 7
    0.6 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 7: Frankfurt
    0.4 km
  20. Merge slight left
    2.9 km
  21. Keep slight left at the fork towards Basel
    144.4 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight right towards B 42: Weiterstadt
    0.2 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork towards B 42: Darmstadt-Nord
    0.3 km
  24. Keep slight right at the fork towards B 42: Darmstadt-Nord
    0.3 km
  25. Go straight
    0.8 km
  26. Continue straight
    1.6 km
  27. Continue right onto Gräfenhäuser Straße
    0.7 km
  28. Turn slight right onto Kirschenallee
    0.5 km
  29. Turn left onto Landwehrstraße
    0.2 km
  30. Turn right onto Rößlerstraße
    0.1 km
  31. Continue slight left onto Dolivostraße
    0.5 km
  32. Turn left onto Bismarckstraße
    0.6 km
  33. Turn right onto Mathildenplatz
    0.4 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
245.6 km
Sachsen to Hessen
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 25 min • 2 hrs 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Sachsen to Hessen
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
81.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Darmstadt
05:26 – 21:17
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
15 hrs 51 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
19 hrs 0 min
SunriseDawn break
05:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,058.00
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.85
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R98.47
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,166.31
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (33)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
5
Complex forks Path selection
10
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Karlsruher Strasse 51.01236, 13.69384
Midpoint
245.6 km
Total: 492.3 km
Midpoint 245.6 km
492.3 km 4 hrs 51 min
Destination Darmstadt End: Mathildenplatz 49.87278, 8.65118

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Sachsen to Hessen
One-way road span 492.3 km
Return-cycle span 984.7 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 6.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 245.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start 51.01236, 13.69384
Midpoint 50.90829, 10.65180
End 49.87278, 8.65118
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How far is Karlsruher Strasse from Darmstadt? +
Karlsruher Strasse is about 492.3 km from Darmstadt by road.
How long does it take from Karlsruher Strasse to Darmstadt? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Karlsruher Strasse to Darmstadt in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Karlsruher Strasse to Darmstadt? +
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 Karlsruher Strasse to Darmstadt? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R940.10 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R944.00 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,144.99 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,152.08 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Karlsruher Strasse to Darmstadt? +
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 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. 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

Karlsruher Straße
From Karlsruher Strasse To Darmstadt
Heilbronner Straße
From Karlsruher Strasse To Darmstadt
Tübinger Straße
From Karlsruher Strasse To Darmstadt
Stuttgarter Straße
From Karlsruher Strasse To Darmstadt
B 170: Dippoldiswalde
From Karlsruher Strasse To Darmstadt
Innsbrucker Straße
From Karlsruher Strasse To Darmstadt
A 17: Berlin
From Karlsruher Strasse To Darmstadt
Görlitz
From Karlsruher Strasse To Darmstadt
Chemnitz
From Karlsruher Strasse To Darmstadt
A 4: Chemnitz
From Karlsruher Strasse To Darmstadt

Route Locations

Start area
Karlsruher Strasse, Sachsen
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Darmstadt, Hessen
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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