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Distance from Split to Dresden

N Split → Dresden
Road distance
286.9 km
Split to Dresden is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 286.9 km in roughly 3 hrs 49 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
238.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 49 min
End point
Dresden Avenue
Return: 7 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
229 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R577.38
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R579.66
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R576.76
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R604.44
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R761.82
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R764.82
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R761.01
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R797.53
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,002.40
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,006.35
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,001.32
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,049.38
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
285° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
105° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.4811, 29.1642
End coords Destination point
-27.9149, 26.8190
Taxi Transport options
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 2 °C Split Fair View Forecast → 4 °C Dresden Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Split → Dresden
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Car
286.9 km
3 hrs 49 min
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Two-wheeler
286.9 km
~4 hrs 24 min
65 km/h avg
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286.9 km 229 min
Start Split
Finish Dresden
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Start point
Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Bezuidenhout's Pass
    7.4 km
  2. Turn left
    3.8 km
  3. Turn right
    3.8 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    9.9 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right
    8.5 km
  6. Turn left
    85.6 km
  7. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  8. Continue straight onto Church Street
    72.2 km
  9. Turn right
    0.7 km
  10. Turn right
    92.9 km
  11. Turn right onto Lucette Street
    0.7 km
  12. Turn right onto Dresden Avenue
    0.2 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
143.4 km
Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 54 min • 1 hr 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
47.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Dresden
06:57 – 17:24
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:10
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 52 min
SunriseDawn break
06:57
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,199.29
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.74
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R57.38
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,262.42
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Split -28.48114, 29.16421
Midpoint
143.4 km
Total: 286.9 km
Midpoint 143.4 km
286.9 km 229 min
Destination Dresden End: Dresden Avenue -27.91487, 26.81898

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Free State
One-way road span 286.9 km
Return-cycle span 573.8 km
Traversal time 229 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 143.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.48114, 29.16421
Midpoint -28.27061, 28.08060
End -27.91487, 26.81898
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Questions 9
How far is Split from Dresden? +
Split is about 286.9 km from Dresden by road.
How long does it take from Split to Dresden? +
The drive usually takes about 229 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Split to Dresden in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Split 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 Split to Dresden? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R577.38 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R579.66 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R576.76 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R604.44 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Split to Dresden? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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