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Distance from 55 N2 to Beaches

55 N2 to Beaches is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 812.2 km in roughly 9 hrs 51 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 55 N2 → Beaches
Road distance
812.2 km
M4 N2 N6
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
631.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 51 min
End point
Hibiskus Street
Return: 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
591 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,359.58
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,366.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,514.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,526.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,793.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,802.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,998.36
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,014.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,360.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,371.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,629.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,650.74
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
243° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
63° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-31.5928, 28.7816
End coords Destination point
-34.0058, 22.6591
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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812.2 km 9 hrs 51 min
Start 55 N2
Finish Beaches
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    217.0 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N6
    0.5 km
  4. Merge slight right onto North East Expressway
    4.1 km
  5. Continue straight onto Valley Road
    0.9 km
  6. Continue straight onto Fitzpatrick Road
    0.3 km
  7. Continue straight onto Currie Street
    1.0 km
  8. Turn right onto Fleet Street
    1.2 km
  9. Continue straight onto Settlers Way
    136.1 km
  10. Continue straight onto Southwell Road
    98.5 km
  11. Take the ramp slight left towards N2: Port Elizabeth
    0.5 km
  12. Merge slight right
    46.8 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  15. Merge slight right
    197.6 km
  16. Continue straight
    32.7 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    1.7 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    4.0 km
  21. Continue straight
    63.9 km
  22. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  23. Continue straight
    2.9 km
  24. Turn left onto Protea Lane
    0.6 km
  25. Turn right onto Hibiskus Street
    0.8 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R219.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Routes ↩ Beaches → 55 N2 55 N2 to Johannesburg 55 N2 to Pretoria 55 N2 to Cape Town 55 N2 to Durban Johannesburg to Beaches Pretoria to Beaches Cape Town to Beaches
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
405.9 km
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 55 min • 4 hrs 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
58.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
135.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
43.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Beaches
07:07 – 17:44
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 37 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 56 min
SunriseDawn break
07:07
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,394.90
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.24
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R162.44
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,573.58
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 55 N2 -31.59283, 28.78156
Midpoint
405.9 km
Total: 812.2 km
Midpoint 405.9 km
812.2 km 9 hrs 51 min
Destination Beaches End: Hibiskus Street -34.00578, 22.65907

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Western Cape
One-way road span 812.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,624.4 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 405.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -31.59283, 28.78156
Midpoint -33.63797, 26.46214
End -34.00578, 22.65907
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Questions 9
How far is 55 N2 from Beaches? +
55 N2 is about 812.2 km from Beaches by road.
How long does it take from 55 N2 to Beaches? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 55 N2 to Beaches 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 55 N2 to Beaches? +
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 55 N2 to Beaches? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,359.58 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,366.02 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,514.55 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,526.83 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 55 N2 to Beaches? +
Yes. There are 3 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

: London
From 55 N2 To Beaches
Expressway
From 55 N2 To Beaches
Settlers Way
From 55 N2 To Beaches
: Port Elizabeth
From 55 N2 To Beaches
: George
From 55 N2 To Beaches
Protea Lane
From 55 N2 To Beaches

Route Locations

Start area
55 N2, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Beaches, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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