South Africa route platform Distance24 Road distance, travel time and route planning across South Africa.
Donate

Distance from Messe to Darmstadt

N Messe → Darmstadt
Road distance
244.1 km
Messe to Darmstadt is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 244.1 km in roughly 2 hrs 35 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
184.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 35 min
Return: 5 hrs 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
155 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
94.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R491.18
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R493.11
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R490.65
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R514.20
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R648.08
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R650.63
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R647.39
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R678.46
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R852.74
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R856.10
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R851.83
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R892.71
See more fuel details from Messe to Darmstadt
See current fuel prices
🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
287° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
107° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
49.4159, 11.1141
End coords Destination point
49.8728, 8.6512
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
—
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 14 °C Messe Fair View Forecast → 16 °C Darmstadt Clear Sky View Forecast →
Calculating arrival…
Travel modes
Messe → Darmstadt
🚗
Car
244.1 km
2 hrs 35 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
244.1 km
~3 hrs 45 min
65 km/h avg
🧭 Google
Navigate now
Darmstadt
Opens in new tab
📍

No places listed yet

Know a business, fuel station, restaurant or any place along the Messe–Darmstadt route? Help other travellers by submitting it.

Submit a place or business
Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning
Route map

Live map

Start, destination and route line.

244.1 km 2 hrs 35 min
Start Messe
Finish Darmstadt
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Otto-Bärnreuther-Straße
    0.1 km
  2. Continue slight right onto Otto-Bärnreuther-Straße
    0.3 km
  3. Turn sharp left onto Otto-Bärnreuther-Straße
    0.7 km
  4. Go straight onto Münchener Straße
    1.8 km
  5. Turn left onto Frankenstraße
    0.5 km
  6. Turn right onto Allersberger Straße
    1.3 km
  7. Turn left onto Wölckernstraße
    0.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Landgrabenstraße
    1.3 km
  9. Continue slight right onto An den Rampen
    0.2 km
  10. Continue straight onto Frankenschnellweg
    14.6 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 3: Würzburg
    0.2 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 3: Würzburg
    0.5 km
  13. Continue straight
    0.0 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 3: Würzburg
    0.4 km
  15. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 3: Würzburg
    0.2 km
  17. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  18. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  19. Merge slight left
    182.6 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight right towards L 3121: Seligenstadt
    0.3 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.0 km
  22. Take the ramp left
    0.1 km
  23. Continue straight
    30.2 km
  24. Go straight
    2.7 km
  25. Go straight onto Schlossgraben
    0.1 km
  26. Continue slight left onto Zeughausstraße
    0.3 km
  27. Continue straight onto Mathildenplatz
    0.1 km
  28. Turn left onto Wilhelminenstraße
    0.1 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Darmstadt → Messe Messe to Johannesburg Messe to Pretoria Messe to Cape Town Messe to Durban Johannesburg to Darmstadt Pretoria to Darmstadt Cape Town to Darmstadt
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
121.8 km
Bayern to Hessen
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 17 min • 1 hr 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Bayern to Hessen
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
17.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
40.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Darmstadt
05:15 – 21:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
13:25
Total daylightUsable driving light
16 hrs 19 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
05:15
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,020.24
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.88
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R48.82
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,073.94
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Messe 49.41592, 11.11415
Midpoint
121.8 km
Total: 244.1 km
Midpoint 121.8 km
244.1 km 2 hrs 35 min
Destination Darmstadt 49.87278, 8.65118

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Bayern to Hessen
One-way road span 244.1 km
Return-cycle span 488.2 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 35 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 11.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 121.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start 49.41592, 11.11415
Midpoint 49.74676, 9.86018
End 49.87278, 8.65118
Route support

Route FAQ

Tap a question to expand the answer and keep the section compact while browsing the route page.

Questions 9
How far is Messe from Darmstadt? +
Messe is about 244.1 km from Darmstadt by road.
How long does it take from Messe to Darmstadt? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Messe to Darmstadt in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Messe 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 Messe to Darmstadt? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R491.18 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R493.11 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R490.65 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R514.20 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Messe 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 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.
Editorial

From the editorial desk

Fresh route reads, destination ideas and planning guides from the Distance24 editorial blog.

Open blog
Route support

Something wrong?

Report wrong directions, map issues, spelling mistakes, toll problems or anything else on this route for admin review.

Distance Directions Map Tolls Place issue Spelling
Your report is sent together with the current route page and route names so it is easier to review and fix.

Towns along the route

Otto-Bärnreuther-Straße
From Messe To Darmstadt
Münchener Straße
From Messe To Darmstadt
Frankenstraße
From Messe To Darmstadt
Allersberger Straße
From Messe To Darmstadt
Wölckernstraße
From Messe To Darmstadt
Landgrabenstraße
From Messe To Darmstadt
An den Rampen
From Messe To Darmstadt
Frankenschnellweg
From Messe To Darmstadt
A 3: Würzburg
From Messe To Darmstadt
Regensburg
From Messe To Darmstadt

Legal and trust information

Access pages for Distance24.co.za and Fuel Prices, including privacy, terms, disclaimers, contact details and editorial standards.

Open Trust Centre
Privacy Policy Data, cookies and privacy requests → Terms of Use Rules, responsibilities and usage terms → Disclaimer Important estimate and route limitations → Contact Support, privacy, editorial and ads →
Explore 🚕 Taxi Fares Community-verified taxi routes & fares across South Africa → 🤝 Community Contributors, badges, and the people building this database → ⚽ PSL Travels and Distance Premier Soccer League — stadiums, travel & match-day info → 🚧 Toll Gates SA Toll Point Data →
Trust Centre About Privacy Policy Terms of Use Disclaimer PAIA Manual Contact Advertising Disclosure Editorial Policy Cookies Corrections

© 2026 Distance24.co.za. All rights reserved.

Distance24.co.za combines Leaflet, OpenStreetMap, Nominatim, Geoapify, OSRM, OpenRouteService and MET Norway to power map display, place search, route planning, distance calculations and weather information.