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Distance from Tempelhof to Hamburg

N Tempelhof → Hamburg
Road distance
1,051.3 km
Highway dominant · N3 / N6 / R21 / R24
Tempelhof to Hamburg is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,051.3 km in roughly 12 hrs 22 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
801.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
43
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 22 min
Start point
Tempelhof South Street
Return: 24 hrs 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
742 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,115.70
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,124.03
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,113.43
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,214.86
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,791.55
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,802.54
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,788.56
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,922.39
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,673.10
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,687.55
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,669.15
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,845.25
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
185° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
5° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.1217, 28.2564
End coords Destination point
-33.2917, 27.4557
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 12 °C Tempelhof Clear Sky View Forecast → 18 °C Hamburg Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Tempelhof → Hamburg
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Car
1,051.3 km
12 hrs 22 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1,051.3 km
~16 hrs 10 min
65 km/h avg
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1,051.3 km 12 hrs 22 min
Start Tempelhof
Finish Hamburg
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  1. Directions from Tempelhof to Hamburg via N3 and N6
    National highway route N3N6
  2. Directions from Tempelhof to Hamburg via R21 and R24
    Provincial road routes R21R24
  3. Head on Tempelhof South Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Solomon Jefferson Mahlangu Road
    1.5 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork towards R21: OR Tambo International
    1.0 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway
    3.2 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight right onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway towards R24: Johannesburg
    10.8 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.5 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.9 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    7.2 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    23.5 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    389.5 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6: Aliwal North
    0.5 km
  14. Turn left
    2.4 km
  15. Turn right
    122.1 km
  16. Continue left onto Rascher Street
    72.0 km
  17. Turn right onto Somerset Street
    162.9 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  21. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    2.8 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  25. Continue
    123.2 km
  26. Take the exit ramp right
    0.3 km
  27. Turn right
    27.9 km
  28. Continue straight onto Grey Street
    0.5 km
  29. Turn right
    0.9 km
  30. Continue left
    0.7 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  32. Continue
    0.5 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  34. Continue
    50.3 km
  35. Turn left
    24.3 km
  36. Turn right
    4.4 km
  37. Turn left onto Hamburg Access Road
    13.4 km
  38. Continue straight onto Main Road
    0.4 km
  39. Turn right
    0.1 km
  40. Turn right
    0.2 km
  41. Turn sharp left
    0.3 km
  42. Turn right
    0.6 km
  43. Turn right
    0.1 km
  44. Turn left
    0.1 km
  45. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.129, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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Halfway point
526.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 11 min • 6 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
75.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
174.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
56.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Hamburg
07:06 – 17:09
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:08
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 2 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 1 min
SunriseDawn break
07:06
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,394.57
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R21.03
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R210.27
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,625.87
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (46)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
10
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Tempelhof Start: Tempelhof South Street -26.12169, 28.25641
Midpoint
526.4 km
Total: 1,051.3 km
Midpoint 526.4 km
1,051.3 km 12 hrs 22 min
Destination Hamburg -33.29172, 27.45572

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,051.3 km
Return-cycle span 2,102.7 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 22 min
Maneuver count 43
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 526.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.12169, 28.25641
Midpoint -29.92742, 26.34149
End -33.29172, 27.45572
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Questions 9
How far is Tempelhof from Hamburg? +
Tempelhof is about 1,051.3 km from Hamburg by road.
How long does it take from Tempelhof to Hamburg? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Tempelhof to Hamburg 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 Tempelhof to Hamburg? +
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 Tempelhof to Hamburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,115.70 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,124.03 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,113.43 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,214.86 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Tempelhof to Hamburg? +
Yes. There are 17 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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