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Distance from Kanyakumari Varanasi to Nh944

Kanyakumari Varanasi to Nh944 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 436.4 km in roughly 5 hrs 41 min.

N Kanyakumari Varanasi → Nh944
Road distance
436.4 km
271.2 mi • 235.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
379.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
36
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 41 min
Return: 11 hrs 22 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
5 hrs 41 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R730.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R734.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R813.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R820.46
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R963.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R968.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,073.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,082.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,268.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,274.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,412.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,424.41
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
5 hrs 41 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 56 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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436.4 km 5 hrs 41 min
Start Kanyakumari Varanasi
Finish Nh944
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  1. Head on Kanyakumari Varanasi
    0.2 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Kanyakumari Varanasi
    46.2 km
  3. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari Varanasi
    14.2 km
  4. Continue straight onto Varanasi - KanyaKumari
    13.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Karur Bypass
    55.6 km
  6. Continue straight onto Varanasi - Kanyakumari
    18.1 km
  7. Continue straight onto Srinagar - Kanniyakumari Saalai
    5.6 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Dindigul Puravazhi saalai
    0.7 km
  9. Continue straight onto Dindigul Puravazhi Saalai
    29.6 km
  10. Turn right onto Varanasi - Kanniyakumari Road (Old NH7)
    1.2 km
  11. Go straight onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road
    12.4 km
  12. Turn right
    0.6 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn left onto Melakkal - Peranai Road
    0.2 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left onto Melakkal - Peranai Road
    6.7 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road
    4.4 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road
    13.3 km
  18. Turn right onto Thirumangalam - Usilampatti Road
    0.5 km
  19. Take the ramp slight right
    0.1 km
  20. Turn sharp left onto Tirumangalam Puravazhi Salai
    25.1 km
  21. Continue straight onto Virudhunagar Puravazhi Salai
    57.7 km
  22. Continue straight onto Madura - Tirunelveli
    43.0 km
  23. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Varanasi
    14.1 km
  24. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Varanarasi Road
    7.3 km
  25. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Varanarasi Road
    26.9 km
  26. Go straight
    21.6 km
  27. Take the exit ramp right
    0.0 km
  28. Turn left
    0.3 km
  29. Turn right onto NH944
    12.8 km
  30. Turn right onto Vellamadam - Suchindaram Road
    0.7 km
  31. Turn left
    0.8 km
  32. Turn slight right
    0.8 km
  33. Turn right
    0.2 km
  34. Turn left
    0.3 km
  35. At the end of the road, turn left onto NH944
    1.5 km
  36. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
219.0 km
Tamil Nadu
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 50 min • 2 hrs 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Tamil Nadu
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Kanyakumari Varanasi → Nh944
Tamil Nadu
Start area Origin
Kanyakumari Varanasi, Tamil Nadu
Destination area Arrival
Nh944, Tamil Nadu
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kanyakumari Varanasi → Nh944
Kanyakumari Varanasi Origin postcode
Not available
Nh944 Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Tamil Nadu
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
143.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
160.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
64.0 km
Rev Related route set
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Nh944 → Kanyakumari Varanasi
Kanyakumari Varanasi ↔ Nh944
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kanyakumari Varanasi 11.54859, 78.14597
Midpoint
219.0 km
Total: 436.4 km
Midpoint 219.0 km
436.4 km 5 hrs 41 min
Destination Nh944 8.20672, 77.46311

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Tamil Nadu
One-way road span 436.4 km
Return-cycle span 872.9 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 41 min
Maneuver count 36
Maneuver density 8.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 219.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start 11.54859, 78.14597
Midpoint 9.86372, 77.98012
End 8.20672, 77.46311
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Questions 9
How far is Kanyakumari Varanasi from Nh944? +
Kanyakumari Varanasi is about 436.4 km from Nh944 by road.
How long does it take from Kanyakumari Varanasi to Nh944? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kanyakumari Varanasi to Nh944 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Kanyakumari Varanasi to Nh944? +
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 Kanyakumari Varanasi to Nh944? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R730.59 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R734.05 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R813.86 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R820.46 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kanyakumari Varanasi to Nh944? +
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Varanasi - KanyaKumari
From Kanyakumari Varanasi To Nh944
Karur Bypass
From Kanyakumari Varanasi To Nh944
Srinagar - Kanniyakumari Saalai
From Kanyakumari Varanasi To Nh944
Dindigul Puravazhi saalai
From Kanyakumari Varanasi To Nh944
Tirumangalam Puravazhi Salai
From Kanyakumari Varanasi To Nh944
Virudhunagar Puravazhi Salai
From Kanyakumari Varanasi To Nh944
Madura - Tirunelveli
From Kanyakumari Varanasi To Nh944
Kanyakumari - Varanasi
From Kanyakumari Varanasi To Nh944

Route Locations

Start area
Kanyakumari Varanasi, Tamil Nadu
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Nh944, Tamil Nadu
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 143.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 160.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 64.0 km
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About 154.5 km Difference: 281.9 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 281.3 km

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