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Distance from 25 M2 to 55

25 M2 to 55 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 277.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 36 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 25 M2 → 55
Road distance
277.6 km
M2 M31 N17 N2 R41
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
248.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 36 min
Return: 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
216 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R464.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R466.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R517.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R521.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R613.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R616.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R683.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R688.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R806.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R810.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R898.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R906.18
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
105° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
285° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2128, 28.0252
End coords Destination point
-26.7627, 30.4423
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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277.6 km 3 hrs 36 min
Start 25 M2
Finish 55
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    1.0 km
  2. Keep slight left at the fork towards R41: Roodepoort
    0.1 km
  3. Go straight onto Main Reef Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right towards M2: Bloemfontein
    0.3 km
  5. Continue straight
    4.1 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M31
    0.2 km
  7. Go straight onto Heidelberg Road
    4.6 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.9 km
  9. Merge slight right onto National Route 17
    202.2 km
  10. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    1.6 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    56.2 km
  13. Turn left
    0.2 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.2 km
  15. Continue straight
    1.0 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    1.9 km
  17. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  19. Turn left
    0.4 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.5 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 18
Known total R408.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 18 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Routes ↩ 55 → 25 M2 25 M2 to Johannesburg 25 M2 to Pretoria 25 M2 to Cape Town 25 M2 to Durban Johannesburg to 55 Pretoria to 55 Cape Town to 55
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
138.7 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 48 min • 1 hr 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
46.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 55
06:23 – 17:26
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 18 min
SunriseDawn break
06:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,160.58
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.55
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R55.53
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,221.66
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 25 M2 -26.21278, 28.02521
Midpoint
138.7 km
Total: 277.6 km
Midpoint 138.7 km
277.6 km 3 hrs 36 min
Destination 55 -26.76268, 30.44233

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 277.6 km
Return-cycle span 555.3 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 7.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 138.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.21278, 28.02521
Midpoint -26.49622, 29.29591
End -26.76268, 30.44233
Destination services

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Service groups 1
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Questions 9
How far is 25 M2 from 55? +
25 M2 is about 277.6 km from 55 by road.
How long does it take from 25 M2 to 55? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 25 M2 to 55 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 25 M2 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 25 M2 to 55? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R464.79 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R466.98 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R517.76 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R521.96 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 25 M2 to 55? +
Yes. There are 18 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Roodepoort
From 25 M2 To 55
: Bloemfontein
From 25 M2 To 55
Sandton
From 25 M2 To 55
Pretoria
From 25 M2 To 55
Durban
From 25 M2 To 55
: Springs
From 25 M2 To 55

Route Locations

Start area
25 M2, Gauteng
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

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