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Distance from 55 to Selby

55 to Selby is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 277.0 km in roughly 3 hrs 41 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 55 → Selby
Road distance
277.0 km
M1 M2 M31 M9
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
247.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 41 min
Return: 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
221 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R463.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R465.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R516.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R520.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R611.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R614.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R681.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R687.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R804.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R808.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R896.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R904.01
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
284° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
104° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.7627, 30.4423
End coords Destination point
-26.2100, 28.0308
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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277.0 km 3 hrs 41 min
Start 55
Finish Selby
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Destination
Driving route
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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
    202.1 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M31: Heidelbergweg
    0.5 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right onto Heidelberg Road
    4.6 km
  13. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  14. Take the ramp straight
    0.9 km
  15. Merge slight right
    0.4 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M9: Rissikstraat
    0.3 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork towards M9: Rissikstraat
    0.4 km
  18. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  19. Continue straight onto Rissik Street
    0.4 km
  20. Turn left onto Commissioner Street
    0.8 km
  21. Turn right onto Miriam Makeba Street
    0.7 km
  22. Take the ramp straight towards M1: Durban
    0.1 km
  23. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  24. Merge slight right
    1.0 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2: Durban
    0.1 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 18
Known total R408.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 18 toll points from our database. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
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
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Routes ↩ Selby → 55 55 to Johannesburg 55 to Pretoria 55 to Cape Town 55 to Durban Johannesburg to Selby Pretoria to Selby Cape Town to Selby
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
138.4 km
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 50 min • 1 hr 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
46.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Selby
06:31 – 17:37
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,157.80
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.54
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R55.40
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,218.73
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
138.4 km
Total: 277.0 km
Midpoint 138.4 km
277.0 km 3 hrs 41 min
Destination Selby -26.21004, 28.03085

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Gauteng
One-way road span 277.0 km
Return-cycle span 554.0 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 41 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 9.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 138.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.76268, 30.44233
Midpoint -26.49710, 29.29916
End -26.21004, 28.03085
Destination services

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 4 nearby matches around Selby
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Selby
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Selby
6
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Questions 9
How far is 55 from Selby? +
55 is about 277.0 km from Selby by road.
How long does it take from 55 to Selby? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 55 to Selby in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 55 to Selby? +
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 Selby? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R463.67 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R465.87 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R516.52 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R520.71 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 55 to Selby? +
Yes. There are 18 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

: Heidelbergweg
From 55 To Selby
City Deep
From 55 To Selby
: Rissikstraat
From 55 To Selby
: Durban
From 55 To Selby
Soweto
From 55 To Selby
Bloemfontein
From 55 To Selby
Roodepoort
From 55 To Selby

Route Locations

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

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