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Distance from 55 to 21

55 to 21 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 244.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 20 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 55 → 21
Road distance
244.3 km
R51
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
215.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 20 min
End point
Biggs Avenue
Return: 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
200 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 35 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R408.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R410.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R455.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R459.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R539.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R542.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R601.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R605.89
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R709.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R713.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R790.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R797.22
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
286° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
106° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.7627, 30.4423
End coords Destination point
-26.2132, 28.3706
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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244.3 km 3 hrs 20 min
Start 55
Finish 21
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    1.6 km
  10. Turn left onto Joubert Street
    165.0 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R51: Springs
    0.8 km
  12. Turn left onto Wit Road
    2.9 km
  13. Turn left onto Colliery Road
    0.4 km
  14. Continue straight onto 5th Avenue
    1.0 km
  15. Continue straight onto South Main Reef Road
    3.3 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto South Main Reef Road
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto South Main Reef Road
    1.8 km
  18. Turn left onto Hospital Road
    3.3 km
  19. Turn left onto Player Street
    0.7 km
  20. Continue left onto Nash Crescent
    0.4 km
  21. Turn left onto Bacher Avenue
    0.5 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right onto Biggs Avenue
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R221.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 5 toll points from our database.
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Routes ↩ 21 → 55 55 to Johannesburg 55 to Pretoria 55 to Cape Town 55 to Durban Johannesburg to 21 Pretoria to 21 Cape Town to 21
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
122.1 km
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 40 min • 1 hr 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
17.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
40.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 21
06:32 – 17:33
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,021.03
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.89
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R48.85
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,074.76
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 55 -26.76268, 30.44233
Midpoint
122.1 km
Total: 244.3 km
Midpoint 122.1 km
244.3 km 3 hrs 20 min
Destination 21 End: Biggs Avenue -26.21321, 28.37058

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Gauteng
One-way road span 244.3 km
Return-cycle span 488.5 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 9.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 122.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.76268, 30.44233
Midpoint -26.45016, 29.44623
End -26.21321, 28.37058
Destination services

Available in 21

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around 21
3
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around 21
2
  • PEP
    Pretoria Road, Johannesburg, 1501, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Benoni, 1501
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around 21
1
  • FNB
    629 Voortrekker Road, Brakpan
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around 21
4
  • Shell Select
    1541, Gauteng
  • Shell
    1 Ampthill Avenue, Benoni, 1501, Gauteng
  • Shell
    Benoni, 1501, Gauteng
  • Shell
    1 Heald Street, Benoni, 1501, Gauteng
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 21
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around 21
1
  • Edgars
    Tom Jones Street, Benoni, 1500
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Questions 9
How far is 55 from 21? +
55 is about 244.3 km from 21 by road.
How long does it take from 55 to 21? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 55 to 21 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 55 to 21? +
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 21? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R408.90 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R410.83 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R455.50 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R459.20 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 55 to 21? +
Yes. There are 5 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Springs
From 55 To 21
Nash Crescent
From 55 To 21

Route Locations

Start area
55, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
21, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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55 to Johannesburg 55 to Pretoria 55 to Cape Town 55 to Durban Johannesburg to 21 Pretoria to 21 Cape Town to 21 Durban to 21

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