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Distance from 55 to Aachen

55 to Aachen is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 163.6 km in roughly 2 hrs 22 min.

N 55 → Aachen
Road distance
163.6 km
R580
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
136.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 22 min
End point
Aachen Road
Return: 4 hrs 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
142 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R273.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R275.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R305.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R307.58
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R361.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R363.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R402.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R405.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R475.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R477.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R529.69
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R533.99
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
283° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
103° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.7627, 30.4423
End coords Destination point
-26.4751, 29.1079
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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163.6 km 142 min
Start 55
Finish Aachen
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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
    1.6 km
  10. Turn left onto Joubert Street
    90.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R580: Delmas
    0.5 km
  12. Turn left
    3.7 km
  13. Turn right
    3.5 km
  14. Turn right onto Braam Fisher Drive
    0.1 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Braam Fisher Drive
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Braam Fisher Drive
    0.9 km
  17. Turn left onto Solly Zwane Street
    0.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Aachen Road
    0.2 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R70.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 2 toll points from our database.
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Routes ↩ Aachen → 55 55 to Johannesburg 55 to Pretoria 55 to Cape Town 55 to Durban Johannesburg to Aachen Pretoria to Aachen Cape Town to Aachen
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
81.8 km
Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 11 min • 1 hr 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
11.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
27.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Aachen
06:30 – 17:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 38 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R683.90
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.27
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R32.72
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R719.89
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
81.8 km
Total: 163.6 km
Midpoint 81.8 km
163.6 km 142 min
Destination Aachen End: Aachen Road -26.47513, 29.10786

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga
One-way road span 163.6 km
Return-cycle span 327.2 km
Traversal time 142 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 11.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 81.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.76268, 30.44233
Midpoint -26.51178, 29.81870
End -26.47513, 29.10786
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Aachen
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Aachen
1
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Questions 8
How far is 55 from Aachen? +
55 is about 163.6 km from Aachen by road.
How long does it take from 55 to Aachen? +
The drive usually takes about 142 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 55 to Aachen in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 55 to Aachen? +
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 Aachen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R273.89 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R275.18 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R305.10 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R307.58 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 55 to Aachen? +
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 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

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

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