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Distance from 55 to Islamabad

55 to Islamabad is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 286.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 45 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 55 → Islamabad
Road distance
286.1 km
M60 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
245.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 45 min
End point
Basil Crescent
Return: 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
225 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R478.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R481.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R533.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R537.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R631.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R634.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R703.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R709.57
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R831.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R835.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R926.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R933.64
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
287° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
107° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.7627, 30.4423
End coords Destination point
-26.0906, 28.0961
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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286.1 km 3 hrs 45 min
Start 55
Finish Islamabad
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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
    195.7 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3
    0.6 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards N3
    0.6 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Germiston
    0.9 km
  15. Merge slight right
    19.6 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M60: Sandton
    0.5 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork towards M60: Sandton
    0.1 km
  18. Go straight onto Marlboro Drive
    2.4 km
  19. Turn left onto Lilium Avenue
    0.2 km
  20. Turn left onto Begonia Avenue
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left onto Basil Crescent
    0.5 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 24
Known total R408.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 24 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 7 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Islamabad → 55 55 to Johannesburg 55 to Pretoria 55 to Cape Town 55 to Durban Johannesburg to Islamabad Pretoria to Islamabad Cape Town to Islamabad
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
143.0 km
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 52 min • 1 hr 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
47.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Islamabad
06:33 – 17:34
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 2 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,195.75
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.72
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R57.21
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,258.68
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 55 -26.76268, 30.44233
Midpoint
143.0 km
Total: 286.1 km
Midpoint 143.0 km
286.1 km 3 hrs 45 min
Destination Islamabad End: Basil Crescent -26.09062, 28.09605

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Gauteng
One-way road span 286.1 km
Return-cycle span 572.1 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 7.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 143.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.76268, 30.44233
Midpoint -26.49012, 29.25463
End -26.09062, 28.09605
Destination services

Available in Islamabad

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Islamabad
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Islamabad
6
  • Crocs
    Waterval Crescent, 2191
  • JAM
    Waterval Crescent, 2191
  • Ackermans
    Woodmead Drive, 2191
  • Woolworths
    79 Rivonia Road, Sandton, 2146
  • Woolworths
    Rivonia Boulevard, Johannesburg, 2128
  • Woolworths
    34 Whiteley Road Melrose Arch, Sandton, 2196
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Islamabad
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Islamabad
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Islamabad
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Islamabad
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Islamabad
6
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Questions 9
How far is 55 from Islamabad? +
55 is about 286.1 km from Islamabad by road.
How long does it take from 55 to Islamabad? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 55 to Islamabad in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 55 to Islamabad? +
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 Islamabad? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R478.87 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R481.14 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R533.45 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R537.78 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 55 to Islamabad? +
Yes. There are 24 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Durban
From 55 To Islamabad
Pretoria
From 55 To Islamabad
: Germiston
From 55 To Islamabad
: Sandton
From 55 To Islamabad
Basil Crescent
From 55 To Islamabad

Route Locations

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

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