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Distance from 55 to Nh50

55 to Nh50 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 619.3 km in roughly 8 hrs 3 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 55 → Nh50
Road distance
619.3 km
384.8 mi • 334.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
414.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.49×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 3 min
Return: 16 hrs 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 3 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,036.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,041.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,154.89
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,164.25
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,367.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,374.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,523.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,536.17
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,799.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,808.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,005.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,021.27
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Nh50
17.0°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
17.6°C
Day range High / low
H 30° • L 17°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
8 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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619.3 km 8 hrs 3 min
Start 55
Finish Nh50
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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
    53.0 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    48.2 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    4.1 km
  13. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Street
    6.9 km
  14. Continue straight onto Kerk Street
    77.5 km
  15. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  16. Turn right onto Hereford Street
    115.6 km
  17. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Drive
    19.3 km
  18. Take the ramp straight
    1.0 km
  19. Merge slight right
    135.8 km
  20. Turn right
    89.2 km
  21. Turn right
    3.5 km
  22. Turn left
    1.7 km
  23. Turn right
    0.1 km
  24. Turn left
    0.1 km
  25. Turn right
    0.1 km
  26. Turn left
    0.2 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  28. Turn left
    0.0 km
  29. Turn left
    0.2 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 7
Known total R430.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 7 toll points from our database.
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
310.1 km
Mpumalanga to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 1 min • 4 hrs 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Limpopo
Loc Route geography
Route geography
55 → Nh50
Mpumalanga to Limpopo
Start area Origin
55, Mpumalanga
Destination area Arrival
Nh50, Limpopo
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
55 → Nh50
55 Origin postcode
Not available
Nh50 Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Mpumalanga to Limpopo
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
326.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
342.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
246.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Nh50 → 55
55 ↔ Nh50
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 55 -26.76268, 30.44233
Midpoint
310.1 km
Total: 619.3 km
Midpoint 310.1 km
619.3 km 8 hrs 3 min
Destination Nh50 -23.03795, 30.64938

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Limpopo
One-way road span 619.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,238.6 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 310.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.76268, 30.44233
Midpoint -24.77010, 29.14965
End -23.03795, 30.64938
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Questions 9
How far is 55 from Nh50? +
55 is about 619.3 km from Nh50 by road.
How long does it take from 55 to Nh50? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 55 to Nh50 in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from 55 to Nh50? +
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 Nh50? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,036.72 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,041.63 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,154.89 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,164.25 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 55 to Nh50? +
Yes. There are 7 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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. 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
Nh50, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 326.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 342.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 246.9 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 464.8 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 457.8 km

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