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Distance from E 66 to Kanyakumari Varanasi

N E 66 → Kanyakumari Varanasi
Road distance
496.9 km
E 66 to Kanyakumari Varanasi is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 496.9 km in roughly 6 hrs 55 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
7,392.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
0.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
44
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 55 min
End point
Kanyakumari Varanasi
Return: 51 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
415 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R948.77
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R952.70
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,155.55
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,162.71
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,251.85
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,257.04
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,524.69
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,534.13
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,647.17
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,654.00
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,006.17
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,018.59
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
57° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
237° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.2834, 26.5624
End coords Destination point
11.5486, 78.1460
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 13 °C E 66 Light Rain View Forecast → 26 °C Kanyakumari Varanasi Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
E 66 → Kanyakumari Varanasi
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Car
496.9 km
6 hrs 55 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
496.9 km
~7 hrs 38 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
497 km
~59 min
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Route

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496.9 km 6 hrs 55 min
Start E 66
Finish Kanyakumari Varanasi
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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  1. Start your journey
    0.4 km
  2. Go straight onto Harbour Road
    0.3 km
  3. Keep slight right at the fork onto Harbour Road
    0.5 km
  4. Continue slight left onto Harbour Road
    0.3 km
  5. Go straight onto Balaramapuram - Vizhinjam Road
    0.4 km
  6. Turn right
    0.1 km
  7. Turn right
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    19.5 km
  9. Turn left onto Parasalai - Kollencode Road
    0.4 km
  10. Go straight onto Kovalam - Poovar - Kaliyakkavilai Road
    3.0 km
  11. Continue slight right onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    5.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto Marthandam Flyover
    2.2 km
  13. Continue straight onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    24.2 km
  14. Continue straight onto Parvathipuram Flyover
    0.4 km
  15. Continue straight onto MS Road
    1.3 km
  16. Go straight onto WCC Road
    1.0 km
  17. Turn left
    0.1 km
  18. Continue straight onto Nagarajacoil Road
    1.0 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn left onto Avvai Shanmugam Road
    0.6 km
  20. Continue straight
    17.1 km
  21. Take the exit ramp left
    0.3 km
  22. Merge slight right
    1.0 km
  23. Go straight
    8.6 km
  24. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Maudrai - Bangalore - Varanasi
    40.9 km
  25. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Varanasi Road
    2.2 km
  26. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Varanarasi Road
    3.1 km
  27. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Varanasi
    87.6 km
  28. Go straight
    30.3 km
  29. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Srinagar Highway
    18.7 km
  30. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.6 km
  31. Turn slight left onto Varanasi - Kanniyakumari Road (Old NH7)
    0.8 km
  32. Continue right onto Varanasi - Kanniyakumari Road (Old NH7)
    1.3 km
  33. Turn left onto Thirumangalam - Usilampatti Road
    0.8 km
  34. Turn right onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road
    13.3 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road
    0.0 km
  36. Continue onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road
    4.4 km
  37. Turn left onto Melakkal - Peranai Road
    6.7 km
  38. Continue right onto Melakkal - Peranai Road
    0.2 km
  39. Turn right
    0.6 km
  40. Turn left onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road
    12.4 km
  41. Continue straight onto Varanasi - Kanniyakumari Road (Old NH7)
    1.2 km
  42. Turn left
    136.6 km
  43. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari Varanasi
    46.7 km
  44. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Kanyakumari Varanasi → E 66 E 66 to Johannesburg E 66 to Pretoria E 66 to Cape Town E 66 to Durban Johannesburg to Kanyakumari Varanasi Pretoria to Kanyakumari Varanasi Cape Town to Kanyakumari Varanasi
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
249.3 km
Eastern Cape to Tamil Nadu
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 27 min • 3 hrs 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Tamil Nadu
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
82.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
1487.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kanyakumari Varanasi
02:23 – 15:03
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
12 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
02:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,076.97
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.94
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R99.38
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,186.29
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
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 E 66 -33.28339, 26.56237
Midpoint
249.3 km
Total: 496.9 km
Midpoint 249.3 km
496.9 km 6 hrs 55 min
Destination Kanyakumari Varanasi End: Kanyakumari Varanasi 11.54859, 78.14597

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Tamil Nadu
One-way road span 496.9 km
Return-cycle span 993.8 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 44
Maneuver density 8.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 249.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.28339, 26.56237
Midpoint 9.60131, 77.95433
End 11.54859, 78.14597
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Questions 9
How far is E 66 from Kanyakumari Varanasi? +
E 66 is about 496.9 km from Kanyakumari Varanasi by road.
How long does it take from E 66 to Kanyakumari Varanasi? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E 66 to Kanyakumari Varanasi in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from E 66 to Kanyakumari Varanasi? +
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 E 66 to Kanyakumari Varanasi? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R948.77 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R952.70 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,155.55 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,162.71 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E 66 to Kanyakumari Varanasi? +
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

Marthandam Flyover
From E 66 To Kanyakumari Varanasi
Parvathipuram Flyover
From E 66 To Kanyakumari Varanasi
Kanyakumari - Maudrai - Bangalore - Varanasi
From E 66 To Kanyakumari Varanasi
Kanyakumari - Varanasi
From E 66 To Kanyakumari Varanasi

Route Locations

Start area
E 66, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kanyakumari Varanasi, Tamil Nadu
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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