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Distance from Dharmapuri Bypass to 55

Dharmapuri Bypass to 55 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 518.6 km in roughly 7 hrs 43 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Dharmapuri Bypass → 55
Road distance
518.6 km
322.2 mi • 280.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
6,720.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
0.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
68
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 43 min
Return: 15 hrs 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 43 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
67.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R868.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R872.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R967.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R974.89
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,145.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,150.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,275.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,286.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,507.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,514.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,678.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,692.52
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 43 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 58 min
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Local shared
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518.6 km 7 hrs 43 min
Start Dharmapuri Bypass
Finish 55
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  1. Head on Dharmapuri Bypass
    1.8 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards NH844
    0.7 km
  3. Turn sharp left onto Hosur - Adiyamankottai Road
    2.5 km
  4. Go straight onto Malur - Hosur - Adhiyamankottai Road
    2.7 km
  5. Turn sharp left
    0.1 km
  6. Turn sharp right onto Varanasi - Kanniyakumari Road (Old NH7)
    3.8 km
  7. Merge slight right
    15.3 km
  8. Turn right onto Erode - Bhavani - Mettur - Thoppur Road
    3.8 km
  9. Continue slight right onto Erode - Bhavani - Mettur - Thoppur Road
    29.0 km
  10. Keep left at the fork
    0.5 km
  11. Go straight
    0.3 km
  12. Turn slight left
    3.0 km
  13. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  14. Continue straight
    1.3 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork onto Erode - Bhavani - Mettur - Thoppur Road
    39.2 km
  16. Continue straight onto Thoppur - Mettur - Bhavani - Erode Road
    0.9 km
  17. Continue straight onto Erode - Bhavani - Mettur - Thoppur Road
    0.2 km
  18. Continue right onto Erode - Bhavani - Mettur - Thoppur Road
    1.4 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.0 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.3 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork towards Tirupur
    133.6 km
  22. Continue straight onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Highway
    37.9 km
  23. Continue straight onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    5.6 km
  24. Continue straight onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Highway
    89.4 km
  25. Turn left onto HMT Ring Road
    0.5 km
  26. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  27. Continue straight onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Highway
    2.9 km
  28. Take the exit ramp slight left onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Highway
    0.4 km
  29. Turn left onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    6.0 km
  30. Continue straight onto Vytilla Flyover
    0.7 km
  31. Continue straight onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    13.2 km
  32. Continue left
    2.0 km
  33. Merge slight right onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    15.6 km
  34. Turn slight left
    0.8 km
  35. Continue slight left onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    0.4 km
  36. Turn left
    0.1 km
  37. Turn slight left onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    2.1 km
  38. Continue right onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    0.3 km
  39. Turn right
    1.5 km
  40. Take the exit ramp slight right onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    5.4 km
  41. Go straight onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    4.1 km
  42. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  43. Merge slight right onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    4.6 km
  44. Go straight onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    1.3 km
  45. Continue slight right onto Salem-Kochi-Kanyakumari Road NH66
    15.1 km
  46. Continue straight onto Railway Over Bridge over NH
    0.7 km
  47. Continue straight onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    19.7 km
  48. At the end of the road, turn right onto Harippad Town Road
    0.0 km
  49. Merge slight right
    9.9 km
  50. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.6 km
  51. Merge slight left onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    0.6 km
  52. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.7 km
  53. Continue straight onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    9.1 km
  54. Keep slight left at the fork onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    1.3 km
  55. Keep slight right at the fork
    4.6 km
  56. Turn sharp left onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    0.0 km
  57. Continue make a U-turn onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    14.9 km
  58. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  59. Turn right
    0.2 km
  60. Turn left onto Church Road
    1.0 km
  61. Continue right onto Church Road
    0.4 km
  62. Turn right onto Maruthadi - Thirumullavaram Road
    2.1 km
  63. Continue right onto Maruthadi - Thirumullavaram Road
    0.2 km
  64. Turn right onto Thirumullavaram Road
    0.8 km
  65. Continue slight left onto Thirumullavaram Road
    0.2 km
  66. Continue right onto Thirumullavaram Road
    0.4 km
  67. Turn right
    0.1 km
  68. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
260.0 km
Tamil Nadu to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 51 min • 3 hrs 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Tamil Nadu to Mpumalanga
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Dharmapuri Bypass → 55
Tamil Nadu to Mpumalanga
Start area Origin
Dharmapuri Bypass, Tamil Nadu
Destination area Arrival
55, Mpumalanga
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Dharmapuri Bypass → 55
Dharmapuri Bypass Origin postcode
Not available
55 Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Tamil Nadu to Mpumalanga
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
242.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
225.5 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
364.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
55 → Dharmapuri Bypass
Dharmapuri Bypass ↔ 55
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Dharmapuri Bypass 12.10415, 78.12473
Midpoint
260.0 km
Total: 518.6 km
Midpoint 260.0 km
518.6 km 7 hrs 43 min
Destination 55 -26.76268, 30.44233

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Tamil Nadu to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 518.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,037.2 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 68
Maneuver density 13.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 260.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start 12.10415, 78.12473
Midpoint 10.73907, 76.64153
End -26.76268, 30.44233
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Service groups 1
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Questions 9
How far is Dharmapuri Bypass from 55? +
Dharmapuri Bypass is about 518.6 km from 55 by road.
How long does it take from Dharmapuri Bypass to 55? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Dharmapuri Bypass to 55 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Dharmapuri Bypass to 55? +
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 Dharmapuri Bypass to 55? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R868.10 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R872.21 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R967.05 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R974.89 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Dharmapuri Bypass to 55? +
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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Towns along the route

NH844
From Dharmapuri Bypass To 55
Tirupur
From Dharmapuri Bypass To 55
Coimbatore
From Dharmapuri Bypass To 55
Thrissur
From Dharmapuri Bypass To 55
Vytilla Flyover
From Dharmapuri Bypass To 55
Railway Over Bridge over NH
From Dharmapuri Bypass To 55

Route Locations

Start area
Dharmapuri Bypass, Tamil Nadu
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
55, Mpumalanga
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: 242.2 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 225.5 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 364.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 146.1 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 363.4 km

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