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Distance from E55 to Ancona

N E55 → Ancona
Road distance
1,178.9 km
Provincial mix · N1 / N2 / R300 / R700
E55 to Ancona is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,178.9 km in roughly 13 hrs 38 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
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 38 min
Return: 27 hrs 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
818 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
15 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,372.36
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,381.69
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,369.81
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,483.55
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,130.19
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,142.51
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,126.83
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,276.90
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R4,118.68
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R4,134.89
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R4,114.25
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,311.72
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
49° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
229° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9956, 18.5608
End coords Destination point
-27.6839, 26.5420
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 10 °C E55 Clear Sky View Forecast → 7 °C Ancona Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
E55 → Ancona
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Car
1,178.9 km
13 hrs 38 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
1,178.9 km
~18 hrs 8 min
65 km/h avg
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1,178.9 km 13 hrs 38 min
Start E55
Finish Ancona
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  1. Directions from E55 to Ancona via N2 and N1
    National highway route N2N1
  2. Directions from E55 to Ancona via R300 and R700
    Provincial road routes R300R700
  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
    436.5 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  21. Continue straight
    544.7 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R700: Bultfontein
    0.5 km
  23. Turn left
    89.5 km
  24. Continue straight
    3.4 km
  25. Turn right
    0.7 km
  26. Turn right
    76.1 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
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
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Routes ↩ Ancona → E55 E55 to Johannesburg E55 to Pretoria E55 to Cape Town E55 to Durban Johannesburg to Ancona Pretoria to Ancona Cape Town to Ancona
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
589.6 km
Western Cape to Free State
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
Western Cape to Free State
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
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ancona
07:02 – 17:25
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:14
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 23 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 12 min
SunriseDawn break
07:02
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,927.67
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
R235.77
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,187.03
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin E55 -33.99561, 18.56080
Midpoint
589.6 km
Total: 1,178.9 km
Midpoint 589.6 km
1,178.9 km 13 hrs 38 min
Destination Ancona -27.68393, 26.54200

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Free State
One-way road span 1,178.9 km
Return-cycle span 2,357.7 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 38 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 589.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.99561, 18.56080
Midpoint -31.62194, 23.51074
End -27.68393, 26.54200
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Questions 9
How far is E55 from Ancona? +
E55 is about 1,178.9 km from Ancona by road.
How long does it take from E55 to Ancona? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from E55 to Ancona 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 E55 to Ancona? +
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 Ancona? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,372.36 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,381.69 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,369.81 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,483.55 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from E55 to Ancona? +
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

Ntlangano Crescent
From E55 To Ancona
Cape Town
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: Somerset
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: Bellville
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: Paarl
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Worcester
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: Johannesburg
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: Bultfontein
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