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Distance from 55 to Salem Bypass

55 to Salem Bypass is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 488.9 km in roughly 7 hrs 16 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 55 → Salem Bypass
Road distance
488.9 km
303.8 mi • 263.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
6,697.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
0.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
56
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 16 min
Return: 14 hrs 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 16 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
67.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R818.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R822.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R911.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R919.13
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,079.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,085.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,202.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,212.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,420.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,427.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,582.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,595.71
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 16 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 31 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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488.9 km 7 hrs 16 min
Start 55
Finish Salem Bypass
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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
    151.3 km
  44. Merge slight right
    0.7 km
  45. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Salem Bypass
    0.1 km
  46. Continue onto Salem Bypass
    0.9 km
  47. Continue straight onto Varanasi Kanyakumari
    1.0 km
  48. Continue straight onto Varanasi - KanyaKumari Flyover
    0.4 km
  49. Keep slight left at the fork onto Varanasi - KanyaKumari Flyover
    0.3 km
  50. Continue straight onto Salem Bypass
    11.6 km
  51. Continue straight onto bypass road
    1.1 km
  52. Take the exit ramp sharp right
    0.1 km
  53. Merge slight left onto bypass road
    0.3 km
  54. Continue straight onto bypass road
    0.8 km
  55. Continue straight onto Salem Bypass
    1.8 km
  56. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
245.0 km
Mpumalanga to Tamil Nadu
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 38 min • 3 hrs 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Tamil Nadu
Loc Route geography
Route geography
55 → Salem Bypass
Mpumalanga to Tamil Nadu
Start area Origin
55, Mpumalanga
Destination area Arrival
Salem Bypass, Tamil Nadu
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
55 → Salem Bypass
55 Origin postcode
Not available
Salem Bypass 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
212.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
195.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
116.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Salem Bypass → 55
55 ↔ Salem Bypass
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
245.0 km
Total: 488.9 km
Midpoint 245.0 km
488.9 km 7 hrs 16 min
Destination Salem Bypass 11.66152, 78.22675

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Tamil Nadu
One-way road span 488.9 km
Return-cycle span 977.8 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 16 min
Maneuver count 56
Maneuver density 11.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 245.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.76268, 30.44233
Midpoint 10.64782, 76.56037
End 11.66152, 78.22675
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Questions 9
How far is 55 from Salem Bypass? +
55 is about 488.9 km from Salem Bypass by road.
How long does it take from 55 to Salem Bypass? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 55 to Salem Bypass in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 55 to Salem Bypass? +
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 Salem Bypass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R818.45 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R822.32 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R911.74 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R919.13 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 55 to Salem Bypass? +
No tollgates are 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Railway Over Bridge over NH
From 55 To Salem Bypass
Vytilla Flyover
From 55 To Salem Bypass
Edapally Bridge
From 55 To Salem Bypass
Coimbatore Bypass
From 55 To Salem Bypass
Varanasi Kanyakumari
From 55 To Salem Bypass
Varanasi - KanyaKumari Flyover
From 55 To Salem Bypass

Route Locations

Start area
55, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Salem Bypass, 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: 212.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 195.9 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 116.5 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 334.4 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 333.7 km

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