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Distance from 55 to 1

N 55 → 1
Road distance
1,613.9 km
Highway dominant · N12 / R45
55 to 1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,613.9 km in roughly 18 hrs 3 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,350.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 3 min
Return: 36 hrs 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1083 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,155.98
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,159.46
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,143.20
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,253.59
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R4,164.14
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R4,168.74
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R4,147.27
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R4,292.93
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R5,479.13
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R5,485.18
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R5,456.94
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R5,648.59
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
232° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
52° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.7627, 30.4423
End coords Destination point
-33.7978, 18.9535
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 14 °C 55 Clear Sky View Forecast → 10 °C 1 Light Rain View Forecast →
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55 → 1
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1,613.9 km
18 hrs 3 min
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Two-wheeler
1,613.9 km
~24 hrs 49 min
65 km/h avg
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1,613.9 km 18 hrs 3 min
Start 55
Finish 1
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from 55 to 1 via N12
    National highway N12
  2. Directions from 55 to 1 via R45
    Provincial road route R45
  3. Start your journey
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right
    0.4 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.0 km
  6. Continue straight
    2.2 km
  7. Turn right
    0.1 km
  8. Turn right
    1.7 km
  9. Turn left
    0.0 km
  10. Turn right
    54.6 km
  11. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    1.6 km
  12. Turn left onto Joubert Street
    199.3 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12
    0.5 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    22.3 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  18. Continue straight
    20.7 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R45: Main Road
    0.5 km
  20. Turn right onto Main Road
    0.7 km
  21. Turn left onto Huguenot Road
    1.6 km
  22. Turn left
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right
    0.1 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 35
Known total R998.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 35 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Routes ↩ 1 → 55 55 to Johannesburg 55 to Pretoria 55 to Cape Town 55 to Durban Johannesburg to 1 Pretoria to 1 Cape Town to 1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
807.2 km
Mpumalanga to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 1 min • 9 hrs 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
116.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
268.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
87.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 1
07:46 – 17:41
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:44
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 1 min
SunriseDawn break
07:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,746.03
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R32.28
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R322.78
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,101.08
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 55 -26.76268, 30.44233
Midpoint
807.2 km
Total: 1,613.9 km
Midpoint 807.2 km
1,613.9 km 18 hrs 3 min
Destination 1 -33.79778, 18.95351

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,613.9 km
Return-cycle span 3,227.8 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 1.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 807.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.76268, 30.44233
Midpoint -30.28389, 25.72759
End -33.79778, 18.95351
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Questions 9
How far is 55 from 1? +
55 is about 1,613.9 km from 1 by road.
How long does it take from 55 to 1? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 55 to 1 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 to 1? +
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 to 1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,247.78 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,260.56 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,244.29 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,400.00 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 55 to 1? +
Yes. There are 35 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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