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Distance from 55 to Metz

55 to Metz is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 384.4 km in roughly 5 hrs 23 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 55 → Metz
Road distance
384.4 km
N1 N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
342.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 23 min
End point
Koster Road
Return: 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
323 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R734.04
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R737.08
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R894.02
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R899.56
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R968.53
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R972.54
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,179.61
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,186.92
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,274.38
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,279.66
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,552.12
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,561.73
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
285° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
105° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.7627, 30.4423
End coords Destination point
-25.9308, 27.1298
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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384.4 km 5 hrs 23 min
Start 55
Finish Metz
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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
    16.9 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N1: Pretoria
    1.0 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.2 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    9.0 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Gordon Road
    0.5 km
  17. Turn left onto Gordon Road
    0.9 km
  18. Turn right onto Ontdekkers Road
    11.1 km
  19. Continue straight onto Voortrekker Road
    1.9 km
  20. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  21. Go straight onto Frederick Cooper Drive
    0.2 km
  22. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    2.3 km
  23. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    1.3 km
  24. Continue straight onto Luipaard Street
    30.1 km
  25. Turn left onto Koster Road
    44.1 km
  26. 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 N1
This route includes 24 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 5 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
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
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
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
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
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
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Routes ↩ Metz → 55 55 to Johannesburg 55 to Pretoria 55 to Cape Town 55 to Durban Johannesburg to Metz Pretoria to Metz Cape Town to Metz
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
192.1 km
Mpumalanga to North West
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 41 min • 2 hrs 41 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to North West
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
27.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
63.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
20.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Metz
06:39 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 43 min
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,606.90
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.69
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R76.89
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,691.48
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
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
192.1 km
Total: 384.4 km
Midpoint 192.1 km
384.4 km 5 hrs 23 min
Destination Metz End: Koster Road -25.93077, 27.12981

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to North West
One-way road span 384.4 km
Return-cycle span 768.9 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 23 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 6.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 192.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.76268, 30.44233
Midpoint -26.37727, 28.79394
End -25.93077, 27.12981
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Questions 9
How far is 55 from Metz? +
55 is about 384.4 km from Metz by road.
How long does it take from 55 to Metz? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 55 to Metz in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 55 to Metz? +
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 Metz? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R734.04 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R737.08 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R894.02 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R899.56 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 55 to Metz? +
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 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

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From 55 To Metz
: Pretoria
From 55 To Metz
Roodepoort
From 55 To Metz
Western Bypass
From 55 To Metz

Route Locations

Start area
55, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Metz, North West
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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