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Distance from E40 Luik to A 3 Frankfurt Am

E40 Luik to A 3 Frankfurt Am is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 285.9 km in roughly 2 hrs 49 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N E40 Luik → A 3 Frankfurt Am
Road distance
285.9 km
177.6 mi • 154.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
211.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 49 min
Return: 5 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 49 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
101.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R478.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R480.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R533.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R537.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R631.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R634.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R703.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R709.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R830.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R834.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R925.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R933.06
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 49 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 4 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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285.9 km 2 hrs 49 min
Start E40 Luik
Finish A 3 Frankfurt Am
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  1. Head on Autoroute Roi Baudouin
    18.7 km
  2. Continue straight onto König Baudouin Autobahn - Autoroute Roi Baudouin
    11.5 km
  3. Continue straight
    10.4 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 4
    0.3 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 4: Köln
    0.7 km
  6. Merge slight left
    68.8 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards A 3: Frankfurt a.M.
    1.4 km
  8. Merge slight left
    169.3 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight right towards A 5: Hannover
    1.0 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 5: Hannover
    0.4 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 5: Hannover
    0.6 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards A 3: Köln
    0.6 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 3
    1.2 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards A 3: Köln
    0.9 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
142.6 km
Liège to Hessen
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 24 min • 1 hr 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Liège to Hessen
Loc Route geography
Route geography
E40 Luik → A 3 Frankfurt Am
Liège to Hessen
Start area Origin
E40 Luik, Liège
Destination area Arrival
A 3 Frankfurt Am, Hessen
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
E40 Luik → A 3 Frankfurt Am
E40 Luik Origin postcode
Not available
A 3 Frankfurt Am Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Liège to Hessen
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
7.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
9.5 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
124.4 km
Rev Related route set
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A 3 Frankfurt Am → E40 Luik
E40 Luik ↔ A 3 Frankfurt Am
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin E40 Luik 50.63731, 5.74046
Midpoint
142.6 km
Total: 285.9 km
Midpoint 142.6 km
285.9 km 2 hrs 49 min
Destination A 3 Frankfurt Am 50.05306, 8.57305

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Liège to Hessen
One-way road span 285.9 km
Return-cycle span 571.8 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 5.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 142.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start 50.63731, 5.74046
Midpoint 50.70777, 7.24795
End 50.05306, 8.57305
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How far is E40 Luik from A 3 Frankfurt Am? +
E40 Luik is about 285.9 km from A 3 Frankfurt Am by road.
How long does it take from E40 Luik to A 3 Frankfurt Am? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E40 Luik to A 3 Frankfurt Am in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from E40 Luik to A 3 Frankfurt Am? +
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 E40 Luik to A 3 Frankfurt Am? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R478.58 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R480.84 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R533.12 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R537.45 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E40 Luik to A 3 Frankfurt Am? +
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.
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Towns along the route

Autoroute Roi Baudouin
From E40 Luik To A 3 Frankfurt Am
König Baudouin Autobahn - Autoroute Roi Baudouin
From E40 Luik To A 3 Frankfurt Am
A 4
From E40 Luik To A 3 Frankfurt Am
A 544: Antwerpen
From E40 Luik To A 3 Frankfurt Am
Heerlen
From E40 Luik To A 3 Frankfurt Am
Aachen
From E40 Luik To A 3 Frankfurt Am
Köln
From E40 Luik To A 3 Frankfurt Am
A 4: Köln
From E40 Luik To A 3 Frankfurt Am
A 3: Frankfurt a.M
From E40 Luik To A 3 Frankfurt Am
Siegburg
From E40 Luik To A 3 Frankfurt Am

Route Locations

Start area
E40 Luik, Liège
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
A 3 Frankfurt Am, Hessen
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 7.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 9.5 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 124.4 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 131.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 47.3 km

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