Distance from Ancona to E55

N Ancona → E55

Road distance

1,178.8 km

Mixed roads · M22 / N1 / N2 / R300

Ancona to E55 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,178.8 km in roughly 13 hrs 39 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,035.2 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.14×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

13 hrs 39 min

Return: 27 hrs 18 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

819 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

86.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops

15 hrs 9 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R2,305.09

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R2,307.63

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

225° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

45° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-27.6839, 26.5420

End coords Destination point

-33.9956, 18.5608

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 8 °C Ancona Clear Sky View Forecast → 11 °C E55 Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Ancona → E55

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Car

1,178.8 km

13 hrs 39 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,178.8 km

~18 hrs 8 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 160 km to Bram Fischer International
✈ BFN → CPT (1 hr 48 min)
🚗 5 km from Cape Town International
↑ 7 hrs 21 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Near Ancona

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 162 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

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Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 162 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Ancona

Finish E55

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Ancona to E55 via N1 and N2

National highway route N1N2
Directions from Ancona to E55 via M22

Metro arterial route M22
Directions from Ancona to E55 via R300

Provincial road route R300
Start your journey

76.1 km
Turn left

0.7 km
Turn left

3.4 km
Continue straight

89.7 km
Take the ramp right towards N1: Colesberg

0.4 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

546.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

48.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain

1.0 km
Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway

14.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Cape Town

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Cape Town

2.0 km
Merge slight right

3.0 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M22

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M22

0.1 km
Turn slight left onto Borcherds Quarry Road

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Ntlangano Crescent

0.3 km
Turn right onto Miller Street

0.8 km
Continue straight onto Saint Gabriel Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto Sikhululekile Street

0.8 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto NY 3 Road

0.6 km
Continue straight onto Bishops Court Street

0.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Qabazi Drive

0.0 km
Continue onto Qabazi Drive

0.7 km
Turn right

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 4

Known total R163.50

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 4 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Routes ↩ E55 → Ancona Ancona to Johannesburg Ancona to Pretoria Ancona to Cape Town Ancona to Durban Johannesburg to E55 Pretoria to E55 Cape Town to E55

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

589.5 km

Free State to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

6 hrs 49 min • 6 hrs 49 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Free State to Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

84.9 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

196.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

63.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at E55

07:48 – 17:42

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:45

Total daylightUsable driving light

9 hrs 54 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:48

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,927.22

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R23.58

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R235.75

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R5,186.54

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (21)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Ancona -27.68393, 26.54200

Midpoint

589.5 km

Total: 1,178.8 km

Midpoint 589.5 km

1,178.8 km 13 hrs 39 min

Destination E55 -33.99561, 18.56080

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Free State to Western Cape

One-way road span 1,178.8 km

Return-cycle span 2,357.5 km

Traversal time 13 hrs 39 min

Maneuver count 27

Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 589.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.68393, 26.54200

Midpoint -31.62104, 23.51170

End -33.99561, 18.56080

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Ancona from E55? +

Ancona is about 1,178.8 km from E55 by road.

How long does it take from Ancona to E55? +

The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Ancona to E55 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 Ancona to E55? +

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 Ancona to E55? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,372.14 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,381.47 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,369.59 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,483.32 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Ancona to E55? +

Yes. There are 4 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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Towns along the route

: Colesberg

From Ancona To E55

Western Bypass

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: Cape Town

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Places from Ancona to E55

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Mugg & Bean

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Quickshop

Checkers

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Quickshop

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Bonjour

Pick n Pay

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Shoprite

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Tembaletu LSEN School

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Gugulethu Square

Phoenix Secondary School

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Silverstream Primary School

Jumbo Wholesale

Southern Wind Shipyard

The Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children

Zisukhanyo Secondary School

Weltevreden Valley Core Primary School

Western Cape College of Nursing

Shoprite

Heideveld Primary School

Shell

Shoprite

Vanguard Primary School

Quickshop

Pick n Pay Express

Pick n Pay

Vangate Mall

Halfway TOYOTA

Settler's Moslem Butchery

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Eazy Costing

Osmans

ARS Credit

Circor Solutions

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GP Tyres & Mags

WolfPack

Mayas Hardware Mandalay

Builders Express

MQ's Workshop

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