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Distance from 55 to Leuven

55 to Leuven is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 164.4 km in roughly 2 hrs 23 min.

N 55 → Leuven
Road distance
164.4 km
R580
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
135.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 23 min
End point
Leuven Road
Return: 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
143 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
68.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R275.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R276.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R306.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R309.07
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R363.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R364.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R404.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R407.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R477.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R480.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R532.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R536.58
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
284° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
104° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.7627, 30.4423
End coords Destination point
-26.4711, 29.1198
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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164.4 km 2 hrs 23 min
Start 55
Finish Leuven
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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
    1.3 km
  17. Turn right onto Toulouse Road
    0.6 km
  18. Turn right onto Leuven 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 ↩ Leuven → 55 55 to Johannesburg 55 to Pretoria 55 to Cape Town 55 to Durban Johannesburg to Leuven Pretoria to Leuven Cape Town to Leuven
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
82.2 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
27.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Leuven
06:30 – 17:29
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R687.22
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.29
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R32.88
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R723.39
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
82.2 km
Total: 164.4 km
Midpoint 82.2 km
164.4 km 2 hrs 23 min
Destination Leuven End: Leuven Road -26.47109, 29.11977

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga
One-way road span 164.4 km
Return-cycle span 328.8 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 23 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 11.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 82.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.76268, 30.44233
Midpoint -26.51267, 29.81482
End -26.47109, 29.11977
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Leuven
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Leuven
1
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Questions 8
How far is 55 from Leuven? +
55 is about 164.4 km from Leuven by road.
How long does it take from 55 to Leuven? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 55 to Leuven in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 55 to Leuven? +
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 Leuven? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R275.22 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R276.52 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R306.59 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R309.07 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 55 to Leuven? +
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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Towns along the route

: Delmas
From 55 To Leuven
Secunda
From 55 To Leuven

Route Locations

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

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