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Distance from Mainz to Saarbrucken

N Mainz → Saarbrucken
Road distance
147.0 km
Mainz to Saarbrucken is a practical regional trip, covering about 147.0 km in roughly 1 hr 33 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
125.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 33 min
Return: 3 hrs 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
93 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
94.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 33 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R295.87
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R297.03
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R295.55
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R309.73
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R390.38
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R391.92
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R389.96
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R408.68
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R513.66
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R515.68
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R513.11
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R537.73
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
228° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
48° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
49.9995, 8.2736
End coords Destination point
49.2344, 6.9964
Taxi Transport options
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 12 °C Mainz Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 12 °C Saarbrucken Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Mainz → Saarbrucken
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Car
147.0 km
1 hr 33 min
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Two-wheeler
147.0 km
~2 hrs 15 min
65 km/h avg
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147.0 km 1 hr 33 min
Start Mainz
Finish Saarbrucken
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Quintinsstraße
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Rheinstraße
    0.8 km
  3. Turn right onto Holzhofstraße
    0.4 km
  4. Turn left onto Windmühlenstraße
    0.8 km
  5. Continue straight onto Freiligrathstraße
    0.5 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left onto Pariser Straße
    2.9 km
  7. Continue straight
    136.2 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork onto Stadtautobahn towards A 8: Luxembourg
    3.7 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight right
    0.3 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  11. Turn slight right onto Bismarckbrücke
    0.2 km
  12. Continue straight onto Paul-Marien-Straße
    0.3 km
  13. Turn left onto Großherzog-Friedrich-Straße
    0.6 km
  14. Go straight onto Kaltenbachstraße
    0.1 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
73.4 km
Rheinland-Pfalz to Saarland
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
46 min • 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Rheinland-Pfalz to Saarland
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
10.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
24.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
7.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Saarbrucken
05:27 – 21:33
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
13:30
Total daylightUsable driving light
16 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
19 hrs 52 min
SunriseDawn break
05:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R614.55
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.94
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R29.40
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R646.90
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mainz 49.99952, 8.27363
Midpoint
73.4 km
Total: 147.0 km
Midpoint 73.4 km
147.0 km 1 hr 33 min
Destination Saarbrucken 49.23436, 6.99638

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Rheinland-Pfalz to Saarland
One-way road span 147.0 km
Return-cycle span 294.0 km
Traversal time 1 hr 33 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 10.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 73.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start 49.99952, 8.27363
Midpoint 49.47063, 7.82522
End 49.23436, 6.99638
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Questions 8
How far is Mainz from Saarbrucken? +
Mainz is about 147.0 km from Saarbrucken by road.
How long does it take from Mainz to Saarbrucken? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mainz to Saarbrucken in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mainz to Saarbrucken? +
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 Mainz to Saarbrucken? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R295.87 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R297.03 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R295.55 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R309.73 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mainz to Saarbrucken? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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

Quintinsstraße
From Mainz To Saarbrucken
Rheinstraße
From Mainz To Saarbrucken
Holzhofstraße
From Mainz To Saarbrucken
Windmühlenstraße
From Mainz To Saarbrucken
Freiligrathstraße
From Mainz To Saarbrucken
Pariser Straße
From Mainz To Saarbrucken
A 63: Kaiserslautern
From Mainz To Saarbrucken
Alzey
From Mainz To Saarbrucken
Nieder-Olm
From Mainz To Saarbrucken
A 8: Luxembourg
From Mainz To Saarbrucken

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