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Distance from Meckenheim to Koln

N Meckenheim → Koln
Road distance
43.2 km
Meckenheim to Koln is a practical regional trip, covering about 43.2 km in roughly 41 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
35.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
41 min
Start point
Niedertorplatz
Return: 1 hr 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
41 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
62.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R86.89
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R87.23
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R86.79
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R90.96
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R114.64
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R115.09
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R114.52
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R120.02
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R150.85
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R151.44
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R150.68
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R157.92
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
353° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
173° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
50.6257, 7.0216
End coords Destination point
50.9384, 6.9600
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
R60 - R140
Meckenheim → Koln
Route class Operational trip category
Regional
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 16 °C Meckenheim Fair View Forecast → 18 °C Koln Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Meckenheim → Koln
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Car
43.2 km
41 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
43.2 km
~39 min
65 km/h avg
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43.2 km 41 min
Start Meckenheim
Finish Koln
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Destination
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  1. Head on Niedertorplatz
    0.0 km
  2. Continue left onto Niedertorplatz
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Merler Straße
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Hauptstraße
    0.1 km
  5. Continue onto Bonner Straße
    0.4 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork onto Bonner Straße
    0.4 km
  7. Continue straight onto Meckenheimer Allee
    3.0 km
  8. Take the ramp left towards A 565: Bonn
    0.1 km
  9. Merge slight left
    11.6 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 555: Köln
    0.3 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 555: Köln
    0.7 km
  12. Merge slight left
    19.0 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards Zentrum
    0.1 km
  14. Go straight onto Militärringstraße
    1.6 km
  15. Continue straight onto Oberländer Ufer
    0.8 km
  16. Continue straight onto Gustav-Heinemann-Ufer
    1.2 km
  17. Continue straight onto Agrippinaufer
    0.7 km
  18. Continue straight onto Am Bayenturm
    0.2 km
  19. Continue straight onto Bayenstraße
    0.6 km
  20. Continue straight onto Holzmarkt
    0.5 km
  21. Continue straight onto Am Leystapel
    0.4 km
  22. Continue straight onto Rheinufertunnel
    0.6 km
  23. Turn left onto Trankgasse
    0.2 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn left onto Am Domhof
    0.0 km
  25. Continue right onto Am Domhof
    0.2 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn right onto Am Hof
    0.1 km
  27. Turn left onto Unter Goldschmied
    0.1 km
  28. Turn left onto Kleine Budengasse
    0.1 km
  29. Turn sharp right onto Bürgerstraße
    0.1 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
21.6 km
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
20 min • 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
3.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
7.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Koln
05:17 – 21:47
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
13:32
Total daylightUsable driving light
16 hrs 30 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
05:17
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R180.48
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.86
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R8.64
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R189.98
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Meckenheim Start: Niedertorplatz 50.62566, 7.02156
Midpoint
21.6 km
Total: 43.2 km
Midpoint 21.6 km
43.2 km 41 min
Destination Koln 50.93836, 6.95997

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Nordrhein-Westfalen
One-way road span 43.2 km
Return-cycle span 86.4 km
Traversal time 41 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 69.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 21.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start 50.62566, 7.02156
Midpoint 50.77678, 7.02000
End 50.93836, 6.95997
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Questions 8
How far is Meckenheim from Koln? +
Meckenheim is about 43.2 km from Koln by road.
How long does it take from Meckenheim to Koln? +
The drive usually takes about 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Meckenheim to Koln in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Meckenheim to Koln? +
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 Meckenheim to Koln? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R86.89 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R87.23 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R86.79 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R90.96 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Meckenheim to Koln? +
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Niedertorplatz
From Meckenheim To Koln
Merler Straße
From Meckenheim To Koln
Hauptstraße
From Meckenheim To Koln
Bonner Straße
From Meckenheim To Koln
Meckenheimer Allee
From Meckenheim To Koln
A 565: Bonn
From Meckenheim To Koln
A 555: Köln
From Meckenheim To Koln
Zentrum
From Meckenheim To Koln
Rheinufer
From Meckenheim To Koln
Militärringstraße
From Meckenheim To Koln

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