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Distance from 55 to 1049

55 to 1049 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 187.5 km in roughly 2 hrs 35 min.

N 55 → 1049
Road distance
187.5 km
116.5 mi • 101.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
152.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 35 min
Return: 5 hrs 11 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 35 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R313.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R315.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R349.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R352.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R414.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R416.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R461.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R465.04
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R544.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R547.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R606.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R611.89
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 35 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 50 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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187.5 km 2 hrs 35 min
Start 55
Finish 1049
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  1. Start your journey
    0.5 km
  2. Turn right
    0.4 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.0 km
  4. Continue straight
    2.2 km
  5. Turn right
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right
    1.7 km
  7. Turn left
    0.0 km
  8. Turn right
    54.6 km
  9. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    53.0 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    41.0 km
  12. Take the exit ramp left towards N4: Emalahleni
    1.0 km
  13. Merge slight right
    27.9 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.5 km
  15. Turn left
    0.2 km
  16. Turn right onto Duiker Street
    1.1 km
  17. Turn left onto Hans Strydom Avenue
    0.2 km
  18. Turn right
    0.0 km
  19. 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 N4
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
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
93.8 km
Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 17 min • 1 hr 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga
Loc Route geography
Route geography
55 → 1049
Mpumalanga
Start area Origin
55, Mpumalanga
Destination area Arrival
1049, Mpumalanga
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
55 → 1049
55 Origin postcode
Not available
1049 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
33.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
26.0 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
32.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
1049 → 55
55 ↔ 1049
55 to Johannesburg Related trip
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55 to Pretoria Related trip
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55 to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 55 -26.76268, 30.44233
Midpoint
93.8 km
Total: 187.5 km
Midpoint 93.8 km
187.5 km 2 hrs 35 min
Destination 1049 -25.90809, 29.25099

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga
One-way road span 187.5 km
Return-cycle span 375.0 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 35 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 10.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 93.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.76268, 30.44233
Midpoint -26.28773, 29.85528
End -25.90809, 29.25099
Destination services

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Service groups 5
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around 1049
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around 1049
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around 1049
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 1049
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around 1049
1
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Questions 9
How far is 55 from 1049? +
55 is about 187.5 km from 1049 by road.
How long does it take from 55 to 1049? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 55 to 1049 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 55 to 1049? +
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 1049? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R313.84 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R315.33 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R349.61 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R352.45 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 55 to 1049? +
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

: Emalahleni
From 55 To 1049

Route Locations

Start area
55, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
1049, 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: 33.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 26.0 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 32.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 88.9 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Similar distance
About 135.4 km Difference: 52.1 km

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