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Distance from 55 to Underpass M3

55 to Underpass M3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,027.8 km in roughly 11 hrs 35 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 55 → Underpass M3
Road distance
1,027.8 km
N12 R348
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
760.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 35 min
End point
Hoop Street
Return: 11 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
695 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,720.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,728.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,916.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,932.15
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,270.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,280.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,528.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,549.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,987.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,001.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,327.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,354.43
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
234° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
54° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.7627, 30.4423
End coords Destination point
-30.6449, 24.0145
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,027.8 km 11 hrs 35 min
Start 55
Finish Underpass M3
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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
    199.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12
    0.5 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    22.3 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    677.7 km
  14. Take the exit ramp right
    0.4 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right
    58.2 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R348
    0.6 km
  17. Turn right
    4.3 km
  18. Turn right onto Hoop Street
    0.4 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 31
Known total R835.00
Main toll road N12
This route includes 31 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Routes ↩ Underpass M3 → 55 55 to Johannesburg 55 to Pretoria 55 to Cape Town 55 to Durban Johannesburg to Underpass M3 Pretoria to Underpass M3 Cape Town to Underpass M3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
514.3 km
Mpumalanga to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 47 min • 5 hrs 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Northern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
74.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
170.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
55.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Underpass M3
06:54 – 17:47
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 25 min
SunriseDawn break
06:54
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,296.14
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R20.56
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R205.56
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,522.25
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
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
514.3 km
Total: 1,027.8 km
Midpoint 514.3 km
1,027.8 km 11 hrs 35 min
Destination Underpass M3 End: Hoop Street -30.64491, 24.01451

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Northern Cape
One-way road span 1,027.8 km
Return-cycle span 2,055.6 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 35 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 514.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.76268, 30.44233
Midpoint -28.16260, 27.11584
End -30.64491, 24.01451
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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Underpass M3
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Underpass M3
2
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Questions 9
How far is 55 from Underpass M3? +
55 is about 1,027.8 km from Underpass M3 by road.
How long does it take from 55 to Underpass M3? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 55 to Underpass M3 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 Underpass M3? +
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 Underpass M3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,720.51 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,728.65 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,916.61 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,932.15 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 55 to Underpass M3? +
Yes. There are 31 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
55, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Underpass M3, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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