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Distance from 3Rd M1 to 55Th

3Rd M1 to 55Th is a short everyday drive, covering about 2.1 km in roughly 3 min.

N 3Rd M1 → 55Th
Road distance
2.1 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
4
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 min
Start point
3rd
End point
55th Street
Return: 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
39.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3.92
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3.93
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4.77
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4.80
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5.17
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5.19
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R6.29
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R6.33
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R6.80
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R6.83
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R8.28
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R8.33
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
82° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
262° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2268, 27.8200
End coords Destination point
-26.2245, 27.8372
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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2.1 km 3 min
Start 3Rd M1
Finish 55Th
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on 3rd
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Zakhele Drive
    1.5 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto 55th Street
    0.3 km
  4. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ 55Th → 3Rd M1 3Rd M1 to Johannesburg 3Rd M1 to Pretoria 3Rd M1 to Cape Town 3Rd M1 to Durban Johannesburg to 55Th Pretoria to 55Th Cape Town to 55Th
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
1.0 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 min • 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
0.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
0.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
0.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 55Th
06:36 – 17:32
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 24 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R8.57
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.04
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R0.41
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R9.02
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 3Rd M1 Start: 3rd -26.22677, 27.82003
Midpoint
1.0 km
Total: 2.1 km
Midpoint 1.0 km
2.1 km 3 min
Destination 55Th End: 55th Street -26.22447, 27.83725

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 2.1 km
Return-cycle span 4.1 km
Traversal time 3 min
Maneuver count 4
Maneuver density 195.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 1.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22677, 27.82003
Midpoint -26.22435, 27.82890
End -26.22447, 27.83725
Destination services

Available in 55Th

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Service groups 5
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around 55Th
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around 55Th
4
  • PEP
    Mohajana Street, Soweto, 1723, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Bolani Road, Soweto, 1808
  • PEP
    Soweto, 1852, Gauteng
  • Pep
    Mtambo Street, Dlamini Soweto
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around 55Th
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 55Th
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around 55Th
1
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Questions 8
How far is 3Rd M1 from 55Th? +
3Rd M1 is about 2.1 km from 55Th by road.
How long does it take from 3Rd M1 to 55Th? +
The drive usually takes about 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 3Rd M1 to 55Th in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 3Rd M1 to 55Th? +
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 3Rd M1 to 55Th? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3.92 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3.93 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R4.77 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R4.80 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 3Rd M1 to 55Th? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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From 3Rd M1 To 55Th

Route Locations

Start area
3Rd M1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
55Th, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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