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Distance from E55 to 1

N E55 → 1
Road distance
56.4 km
Provincial mix · N1 / N2 / R300 / R45
E55 to 1 is a practical regional trip, covering about 56.4 km in roughly 43 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
42.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
43 min
Return: 1 hr 27 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
43 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R110.21
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R110.33
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R109.76
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R113.62
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R145.41
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R145.57
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R144.82
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R149.91
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R191.33
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R191.55
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R190.56
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R197.25
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
59° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
239° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9956, 18.5608
End coords Destination point
-33.7978, 18.9535
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
R60 - R140
E55 → 1
Route class Operational trip category
Regional
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 12 °C E55 Clear Sky View Forecast → 9 °C 1 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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E55 → 1
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Car
56.4 km
43 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
56.4 km
~52 min
65 km/h avg
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56.4 km 43 min
Start E55
Finish 1
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from E55 to 1 via N2 and N1
    National highway route N2N1
  2. Directions from E55 to 1 via R300 and R45
    Provincial road routes R300R45
  3. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Qabazi Drive
    0.7 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Bishops Court Street
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Bishops Court Street
    0.3 km
  7. Continue straight onto NY 3 Road
    0.6 km
  8. Turn left onto Sikhululekile Street
    0.8 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right onto Saint Gabriel Street
    0.2 km
  10. Continue straight onto Miller Street
    0.8 km
  11. Turn left onto Ntlangano Crescent
    0.3 km
  12. Continue straight onto Borcherds Quarry Road
    0.3 km
  13. Turn right towards N2: Somerset West
    0.6 km
  14. Merge slight right
    3.2 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Bellville
    1.7 km
  16. Merge slight right onto Kuils River Freeway
    14.0 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Paarl
    1.5 km
  18. Merge slight right onto N1 Freeway
    27.6 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R45: Franschhoek
    0.5 km
  20. Turn sharp right onto Main Road
    1.2 km
  21. Turn left onto Huguenot Road
    1.6 km
  22. Turn left
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right
    0.1 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ 1 → E55 E55 to Johannesburg E55 to Pretoria E55 to Cape Town E55 to Durban Johannesburg to 1 Pretoria to 1 Cape Town to 1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
28.2 km
Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
21 min • 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
4.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
9.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 1
07:46 – 17:41
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:44
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R235.57
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.13
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R11.27
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R247.97
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin E55 -33.99561, 18.56080
Midpoint
28.2 km
Total: 56.4 km
Midpoint 28.2 km
56.4 km 43 min
Destination 1 -33.79778, 18.95351

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape
One-way road span 56.4 km
Return-cycle span 112.7 km
Traversal time 43 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 39.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 28.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.99561, 18.56080
Midpoint -33.85143, 18.70537
End -33.79778, 18.95351
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Route FAQ

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Questions 8
How far is E55 from 1? +
E55 is about 56.4 km from 1 by road.
How long does it take from E55 to 1? +
The drive usually takes about 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E55 to 1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from E55 to 1? +
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 E55 to 1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R113.41 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R113.86 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R113.29 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R118.73 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E55 to 1? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Ntlangano Crescent
From E55 To 1
Cape Town
From E55 To 1
: Somerset
From E55 To 1
: Bellville
From E55 To 1
: Paarl
From E55 To 1
Worcester
From E55 To 1
: Franschhoek
From E55 To 1

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