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Distance from 1049 to 55

1049 to 55 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 191.5 km in roughly 2 hrs 36 min.

N 1049 → 55
Road distance
191.5 km
119.0 mi • 103.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
152.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 36 min
Return: 5 hrs 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 36 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R320.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R322.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R357.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R360.07
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R423.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R425.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R471.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R475.09
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R556.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R559.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R620.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R625.11
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 36 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 51 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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191.5 km 2 hrs 36 min
Start 1049
Finish 55
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Hans Strydom Avenue
    0.8 km
  3. Turn left onto Steve Bantu Biko Street
    0.8 km
  4. Turn left onto Watermeyer Street
    0.9 km
  5. Take the ramp left towards N12: Nelspruit
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right
    2.9 km
  7. Merge slight left
    28.1 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11: Hendrina
    0.6 km
  9. Turn right
    41.3 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    53.0 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    56.2 km
  14. Turn left
    0.2 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.2 km
  16. Continue straight
    1.0 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    1.9 km
  18. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  20. Turn left
    0.4 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.5 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 2
Known total R168.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
95.9 km
Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 18 min • 1 hr 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga
Loc Route geography
Route geography
1049 → 55
Mpumalanga
Start area Origin
1049, Mpumalanga
Destination area Arrival
55, Mpumalanga
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
1049 → 55
1049 Origin postcode
Not available
55 Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Mpumalanga
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Mbombela to Middelburg
3 other similar routes
Mbombela to Middelburg Same province
37.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
30.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
84.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
55 → 1049
1049 ↔ 55
1049 to Johannesburg Related trip
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1049 to Pretoria Related trip
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1049 to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 1049 -25.90809, 29.25099
Midpoint
95.9 km
Total: 191.5 km
Midpoint 95.9 km
191.5 km 2 hrs 36 min
Destination 55 -26.76268, 30.44233

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga
One-way road span 191.5 km
Return-cycle span 383.1 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 11.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 95.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.90809, 29.25099
Midpoint -26.26995, 29.84946
End -26.76268, 30.44233
Destination services

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Service groups 1
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is 1049 from 55? +
1049 is about 191.5 km from 55 by road.
How long does it take from 1049 to 55? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 1049 to 55 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 1049 to 55? +
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 1049 to 55? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R320.63 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R322.14 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R357.17 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R360.07 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 1049 to 55? +
Yes. There are 2 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Nelspruit
From 1049 To 55
: Hendrina
From 1049 To 55
Middelburg ()
From 1049 To 55

Route Locations

Start area
1049, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
55, Mpumalanga
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.

Mbombela to Middelburg Same province
About 154.5 km Difference: 37.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 30.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 84.9 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 36.4 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 13.0 km

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