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Distance from 55 to 22

N 55 → 22
Road distance
846.9 km
N12 N8 R48
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
644.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 17 min
Return: 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
617 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,617.10
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,623.81
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,969.55
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,981.74
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,133.68
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,142.53
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,598.71
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,614.80
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,807.47
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,819.11
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,419.35
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,440.52
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
239° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
59° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.7627, 30.4423
End coords Destination point
-29.6253, 24.7191
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
55 to 22 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 846.9 km in roughly 10 hrs 17 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
55 → 22
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Car
846.9 km
10 hrs 17 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
846.9 km
~13 hrs 1 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
847 km
↑ 6 hrs 35 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 41 min
With airport
~3 hrs 41 min
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846.9 km 10 hrs 17 min
Start 55
Finish 22
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Destination
Driving route
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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
    199.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12
    0.5 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    22.3 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    380.7 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N8
    0.5 km
  15. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Road towards N8: Kimberley
    0.1 km
  16. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    75.4 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R48: Koffiefontien
    0.1 km
  18. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  19. Turn right
    53.4 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.5 km
  21. Turn right
    12.5 km
  22. Turn right
    21.1 km
  23. Turn left
    6.1 km
  24. Turn left
    10.4 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 31
Known total R835.00
Main toll road N12
This route includes 31 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 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
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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 ↩ 22 → 55 55 to Johannesburg 55 to Pretoria 55 to Cape Town 55 to Durban Johannesburg to 22 Pretoria to 22 Cape Town to 22
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
423.7 km
Mpumalanga to Free State
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 8 min • 5 hrs 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Free State
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
61.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
140.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
45.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 22
06:58 – 17:36
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 38 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:58
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,540.03
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.94
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R169.38
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,726.35
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
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
423.7 km
Total: 846.9 km
Midpoint 423.7 km
846.9 km 10 hrs 17 min
Destination 22 -29.62534, 24.71913

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Free State
One-way road span 846.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,693.8 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 17 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 423.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.76268, 30.44233
Midpoint -27.40424, 27.38963
End -29.62534, 24.71913
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Questions 9
How far is 55 from 22? +
55 is about 846.9 km from 22 by road.
How long does it take from 55 to 22? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 55 to 22 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 22? +
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 22? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,617.10 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,623.81 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,969.55 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,981.74 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 55 to 22? +
Yes. There are 31 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

ern Bypass
From 55 To 22
Kimberley
From 55 To 22
: Koffiefontien
From 55 To 22
Fauresmith
From 55 To 22

Route Locations

Start area
55, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
22, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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