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Distance from 55 to Delmas

55 to Delmas is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 224.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 12 min.

N 55 → Delmas
Road distance
224.4 km
R50
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
188.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 12 min
End point
Dolomite Street
Return: 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
192 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
70.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R375.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R377.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R418.50
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R421.89
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R495.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R498.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R552.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R556.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R652.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R655.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R726.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R732.45
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
291° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
111° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.7627, 30.4423
End coords Destination point
-26.1461, 28.6836
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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224.4 km 3 hrs 12 min
Start 55
Finish Delmas
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Turn-by-turn directions

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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
    112.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R50
    0.8 km
  12. Turn right
    33.7 km
  13. Go straight
    13.1 km
  14. Turn left onto 5th Avenue
    0.2 km
  15. Turn right onto Douomiet Street
    0.1 km
  16. Turn left onto Dolomite Street
    0.2 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Routes ↩ Delmas → 55 55 to Johannesburg 55 to Pretoria 55 to Cape Town 55 to Durban Johannesburg to Delmas Pretoria to Delmas Cape Town to Delmas
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
112.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 36 min • 1 hr 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
16.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
37.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
12.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Delmas
06:31 – 17:31
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R938.07
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.49
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R44.88
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R987.44
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (1)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 55 -26.76268, 30.44233
Midpoint
112.2 km
Total: 224.4 km
Midpoint 112.2 km
224.4 km 3 hrs 12 min
Destination Delmas End: Dolomite Street -26.14611, 28.68361

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 224.4 km
Return-cycle span 448.8 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 12 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 7.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 112.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.76268, 30.44233
Midpoint -26.47644, 29.52800
End -26.14611, 28.68361
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Delmas
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Delmas
3
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is 55 from Delmas? +
55 is about 224.4 km from Delmas by road.
How long does it take from 55 to Delmas? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 55 to Delmas in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 55 to Delmas? +
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 Delmas? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R375.68 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R377.45 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R418.50 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R421.89 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 55 to Delmas? +
Yes. There are 5 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. 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
Delmas
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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