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Distance from 55 to Nh844

55 to Nh844 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 578.9 km in roughly 8 hrs 27 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 55 → Nh844
Road distance
578.9 km
359.7 mi • 312.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
6,741.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
0.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
59
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 27 min
Return: 16 hrs 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
8 hrs 27 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
68.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R969.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R973.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,079.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,088.32
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,278.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,284.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,424.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,435.98
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,682.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,690.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,874.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,889.45
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
8 hrs 27 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
8 hrs 42 min
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Local shared
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578.9 km 8 hrs 27 min
Start 55
Finish Nh844
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    0.2 km
  3. Continue straight onto Thirumullavaram Road
    0.1 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Thirumullavaram Road
    0.3 km
  5. Continue left onto Thirumullavaram Road
    0.8 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left onto Maruthadi - Thirumullavaram Road
    2.4 km
  7. Turn left
    0.2 km
  8. Go straight onto Church Road
    0.4 km
  9. Continue left onto Church Road
    0.7 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  11. Turn left
    0.2 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn slight left onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    5.0 km
  13. Continue straight onto Chavara Road Bridge
    3.3 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    6.6 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork
    4.6 km
  16. Merge slight right onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    10.4 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.7 km
  18. Merge slight right onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    0.6 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.6 km
  20. Merge slight right onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    4.6 km
  21. Merge slight right onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    10.6 km
  22. Turn slight left
    2.1 km
  23. Turn slight left onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    12.3 km
  24. Continue straight onto Railway Over Bridge over NH
    0.7 km
  25. Continue straight onto Salem-Kochi-Kanyakumari Road NH66
    16.4 km
  26. Turn slight left
    1.4 km
  27. Continue straight onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    4.8 km
  28. Turn slight left
    1.3 km
  29. Merge slight right onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    1.2 km
  30. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  31. Turn slight left onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    8.8 km
  32. Turn left
    0.1 km
  33. Turn slight left onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    31.9 km
  34. Continue straight onto Vytilla Flyover
    0.7 km
  35. Continue straight onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    5.9 km
  36. Turn right onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Highway
    0.1 km
  37. Continue straight onto Edapally Bridge
    3.4 km
  38. Continue straight onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Highway
    13.7 km
  39. Continue straight onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Highway
    76.2 km
  40. Continue straight onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    3.9 km
  41. Continue straight onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    29.8 km
  42. Continue straight onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Highway
    50.7 km
  43. Keep slight left at the fork onto Coimbatore Bypass
    92.4 km
  44. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.0 km
  45. Merge slight left onto Erode - Bhavani - Mettur - Thoppur Road
    1.5 km
  46. Continue slight right onto Erode - Bhavani - Mettur - Thoppur Road
    0.2 km
  47. Continue straight onto Thoppur - Mettur - Bhavani - Erode Road
    0.6 km
  48. At the end of the road, turn right onto Thoppur - Mettur - Bhavani - Erode Road
    0.7 km
  49. Continue right onto Thoppur - Mettur - Bhavani - Erode Road
    0.2 km
  50. Continue straight onto Erode - Bhavani - Mettur - Thoppur Road
    39.3 km
  51. Turn right
    1.0 km
  52. Go straight
    3.9 km
  53. Continue straight
    33.2 km
  54. Turn left towards Krishnagiri
    13.4 km
  55. Go straight
    8.0 km
  56. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.6 km
  57. Turn slight left onto Hosur - Adiyamankottai Road
    9.6 km
  58. Continue straight onto NH 844
    55.8 km
  59. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
290.3 km
Mpumalanga to Tamil Nadu
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 13 min • 4 hrs 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Tamil Nadu
Loc Route geography
Route geography
55 → Nh844
Mpumalanga to Tamil Nadu
Start area Origin
55, Mpumalanga
Destination area Arrival
Nh844, Tamil Nadu
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
55 → Nh844
55 Origin postcode
Not available
Nh844 Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Mpumalanga to Tamil Nadu
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
302.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
285.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
206.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Nh844 → 55
55 ↔ Nh844
55 to Johannesburg Related trip
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55 to Pretoria Related trip
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55 to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 55 -26.76268, 30.44233
Midpoint
290.3 km
Total: 578.9 km
Midpoint 290.3 km
578.9 km 8 hrs 27 min
Destination Nh844 12.62009, 77.92744

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Tamil Nadu
One-way road span 578.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,157.8 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 27 min
Maneuver count 59
Maneuver density 10.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 290.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.76268, 30.44233
Midpoint 10.85841, 76.86563
End 12.62009, 77.92744
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Questions 9
How far is 55 from Nh844? +
55 is about 578.9 km from Nh844 by road.
How long does it take from 55 to Nh844? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 55 to Nh844 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 Nh844? +
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 Nh844? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R969.11 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R973.70 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,079.57 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,088.32 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 55 to Nh844? +
No tollgates are 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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Towns along the route

Railway Over Bridge over NH
From 55 To Nh844
Vytilla Flyover
From 55 To Nh844
Edapally Bridge
From 55 To Nh844
Coimbatore Bypass
From 55 To Nh844
Krishnagiri
From 55 To Nh844
Hosur
From 55 To Nh844
Hokkenekal
From 55 To Nh844
Vellore
From 55 To Nh844
NH 844
From 55 To Nh844

Route Locations

Start area
55, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Nh844, Tamil Nadu
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 302.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 285.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 206.5 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 424.4 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 423.7 km

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