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Distance from 55 to Princess

55 to Princess is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 302.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 58 min.

N 55 → Princess
Road distance
302.8 km
N1 N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
267.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 58 min
End point
Ontdekkers Road
Return: 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
238 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R506.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R509.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R564.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R569.30
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R668.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R672.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R745.11
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R751.15
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R880.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R884.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R980.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R988.36
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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
-26.1297, 27.8511
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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302.8 km 3 hrs 58 min
Start 55
Finish Princess
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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
    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
    9.4 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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 ↩ Princess → 55 55 to Johannesburg 55 to Pretoria 55 to Cape Town 55 to Durban Johannesburg to Princess Pretoria to Princess Cape Town to Princess
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
151.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 59 min • 1 hr 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
50.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Princess
06:32 – 17:38
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 14 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,265.83
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.06
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R60.57
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,332.45
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
151.3 km
Total: 302.8 km
Midpoint 151.3 km
302.8 km 3 hrs 58 min
Destination Princess End: Ontdekkers Road -26.12972, 27.85111

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 302.8 km
Return-cycle span 605.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 58 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 6.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 151.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.76268, 30.44233
Midpoint -26.46065, 29.18053
End -26.12972, 27.85111
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Princess
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Princess
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Princess
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Princess
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Princess
1
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Questions 9
How far is 55 from Princess? +
55 is about 302.8 km from Princess by road.
How long does it take from 55 to Princess? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 55 to Princess in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 55 to Princess? +
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 Princess? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R506.94 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R509.34 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R564.72 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R569.30 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 55 to Princess? +
Yes. There are 24 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 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

ern Bypass
From 55 To Princess
: Pretoria
From 55 To Princess
Roodepoort
From 55 To Princess
Western Bypass
From 55 To Princess

Route Locations

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

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