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Distance from Potsdam to Dresden

N Potsdam → Dresden
Road distance
749.9 km
Provincial mix · N1 / R70
Potsdam to Dresden is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 749.9 km in roughly 9 hrs 3 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
567.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
37
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 3 min
End point
Dresden Avenue
Return: 18 hrs 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
543 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,466.44
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,468.06
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,460.50
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,511.79
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,934.88
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,937.02
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,927.04
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,994.72
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,545.90
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,548.71
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,535.58
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,624.63
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
352° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
172° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.9697, 27.6503
End coords Destination point
-27.9149, 26.8190
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 16 °C Potsdam Light Showers View Forecast → 12 °C Dresden Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Potsdam → Dresden
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Car
749.9 km
9 hrs 3 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
749.9 km
~11 hrs 32 min
65 km/h avg
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749.9 km 9 hrs 3 min
Start Potsdam
Finish Dresden
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  1. Directions from Potsdam to Dresden via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Directions from Potsdam to Dresden via R70
    Provincial road route R70
  3. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  5. Turn left
    0.0 km
  6. Turn left
    1.1 km
  7. Continue straight onto Road 780
    0.9 km
  8. Continue left onto Road 780
    0.9 km
  9. Turn left
    0.1 km
  10. Turn left onto Golden Highway
    5.1 km
  11. Continue straight onto Qumza Highway
    0.7 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.0 km
  13. Turn slight left
    0.2 km
  14. Turn right
    15.5 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.1 km
  16. Continue straight onto Brauns Road
    1.9 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn left
    145.4 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street East
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Cathcart Street East
    2.8 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  23. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    162.9 km
  26. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    72.0 km
  27. Continue right onto Rascher Street
    122.0 km
  28. Turn left
    2.6 km
  29. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  30. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    169.9 km
  31. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Ventersburg
    0.6 km
  32. Continue straight onto Pienaar Street
    0.5 km
  33. Continue straight onto D.J.P. Scholts Street
    0.2 km
  34. Take the ramp straight towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.0 km
  35. Turn slight left towards R70
    0.3 km
  36. Turn left
    39.2 km
  37. Turn right onto Lucette Street
    0.7 km
  38. Turn right onto Dresden Avenue
    0.2 km
  39. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R78.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Routes ↩ Dresden → Potsdam Potsdam to Johannesburg Potsdam to Pretoria Potsdam to Cape Town Potsdam to Durban Johannesburg to Dresden Pretoria to Dresden Cape Town to Dresden
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
375.4 km
Eastern Cape to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 31 min • 4 hrs 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
54.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
124.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
40.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Dresden
06:56 – 17:24
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:10
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 28 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 10 min
SunriseDawn break
06:56
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,134.56
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.00
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R149.98
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,299.54
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (24)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Potsdam -32.96972, 27.65028
Midpoint
375.4 km
Total: 749.9 km
Midpoint 375.4 km
749.9 km 9 hrs 3 min
Destination Dresden End: Dresden Avenue -27.91487, 26.81898

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Free State
One-way road span 749.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,499.8 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 37
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 375.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.96972, 27.65028
Midpoint -30.41788, 26.83225
End -27.91487, 26.81898
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Questions 9
How far is Potsdam from Dresden? +
Potsdam is about 749.9 km from Dresden by road.
How long does it take from Potsdam to Dresden? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Potsdam to Dresden in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Potsdam to Dresden? +
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 Potsdam to Dresden? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,466.44 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,468.06 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,460.50 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,511.79 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Potsdam to Dresden? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Kroonstad
From Potsdam To Dresden
Western Bypass
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Hennenman
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Senekal
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