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Distance from 55 to Ni

55 to Ni is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 251.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 23 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 55 → Ni
Road distance
251.8 km
R23
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
220.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 23 min
End point
Swan Street
Return: 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
203 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R421.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R423.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R469.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R473.35
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R556.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R558.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R619.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R624.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R731.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R735.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R815.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R821.78
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
286° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
106° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.7627, 30.4423
End coords Destination point
-26.1848, 28.3211
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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251.8 km 3 hrs 23 min
Start 55
Finish Ni
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    178.6 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Benoni
    0.6 km
  12. Go straight onto Heidelberg Road
    3.7 km
  13. Continue straight onto Range View Road
    2.5 km
  14. Continue straight onto Snake Road
    0.6 km
  15. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  16. Go straight onto Voortrekker Road
    1.2 km
  17. Turn right onto Howard Avenue
    0.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Swan Street
    0.1 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R306.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 11 toll points from our database.
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
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
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Routes ↩ Ni → 55 55 to Johannesburg 55 to Pretoria 55 to Cape Town 55 to Durban Johannesburg to Ni Pretoria to Ni Cape Town to Ni
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
125.8 km
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 41 min • 1 hr 41 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
41.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ni
06:32 – 17:33
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,052.49
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.04
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R50.36
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,107.88
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (1)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 55 -26.76268, 30.44233
Midpoint
125.8 km
Total: 251.8 km
Midpoint 125.8 km
251.8 km 3 hrs 23 min
Destination Ni End: Swan Street -26.18477, 28.32107

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Gauteng
One-way road span 251.8 km
Return-cycle span 503.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 23 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 7.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 125.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.76268, 30.44233
Midpoint -26.45614, 29.40912
End -26.18477, 28.32107
Destination services

Available in Ni

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Ni
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Ni
2
  • Woolworths
    Benoni, 1501
  • PEP
    Pretoria Road, Johannesburg, 1501, Gauteng
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Ni
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Ni
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Ni
1
  • Edgars
    Tom Jones Street, Benoni, 1500
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Questions 9
How far is 55 from Ni? +
55 is about 251.8 km from Ni by road.
How long does it take from 55 to Ni? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 55 to Ni in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 55 to Ni? +
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 Ni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R421.50 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R423.49 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R469.54 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R473.35 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 55 to Ni? +
Yes. There are 11 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. 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

: Benoni
From 55 To Ni

Route Locations

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

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