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Distance from A 1 Dortmund to 1

A 1 Dortmund to 1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,277.7 km in roughly 13 hrs 55 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N A 1 Dortmund → 1
Road distance
1,277.7 km
793.9 mi • 689.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,151.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 55 min
Return: 27 hrs 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
13 hrs 55 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
15 hrs 25 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,138.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,148.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,382.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,401.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,822.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,835.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,143.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,169.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,713.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,730.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,136.46
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,170.00
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
13 hrs 55 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
14 hrs 10 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,277.7 km 13 hrs 55 min
Start A 1 Dortmund
Finish 1
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Dortmund Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right onto Taunus Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto D.F. Malan Road
    1.8 km
  4. Turn left
    18.1 km
  5. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right
    845.0 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  8. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  9. Continue straight
    20.7 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R45: Main Road
    0.5 km
  11. Turn right onto Main Road
    0.7 km
  12. Turn left onto Huguenot Road
    1.6 km
  13. Turn left
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right
    0.1 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 7
Known total R425.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
639.1 km
Free State to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 57 min • 6 hrs 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Western Cape
Loc Route geography
Route geography
A 1 Dortmund → 1
Free State to Western Cape
Start area Origin
A 1 Dortmund, Free State
Destination area Arrival
1, Western Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
A 1 Dortmund → 1
A 1 Dortmund Origin postcode
Not available
1 Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Free State to Western Cape
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
905.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
984.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,001.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
1 → A 1 Dortmund
A 1 Dortmund ↔ 1
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A 1 Dortmund -26.80955, 27.81889
Midpoint
639.1 km
Total: 1,277.7 km
Midpoint 639.1 km
1,277.7 km 13 hrs 55 min
Destination 1 -33.79778, 18.95351

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,277.7 km
Return-cycle span 2,555.3 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 1.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 639.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.80955, 27.81889
Midpoint -31.14011, 24.35404
End -33.79778, 18.95351
Destination services

Available in 1

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 5 nearby matches around 1
5
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around 1
1
  • PEP
    Cape Town, 7646, Western Cape
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around 1
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around 1
3
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Questions 9
How far is A 1 Dortmund from 1? +
A 1 Dortmund is about 1,277.7 km from 1 by road.
How long does it take from A 1 Dortmund to 1? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A 1 Dortmund to 1 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 A 1 Dortmund to 1? +
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 A 1 Dortmund to 1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,138.82 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,148.94 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,382.60 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,401.92 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A 1 Dortmund to 1? +
Yes. There are 7 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Kroonstad
From A 1 Dortmund To 1
Bloemfontein
From A 1 Dortmund To 1
: Cape Town
From A 1 Dortmund To 1
Franschhoek
From A 1 Dortmund To 1

Route Locations

Start area
A 1 Dortmund, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
1, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 905.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 984.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,001.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,039.1 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 1,134.8 km

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