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Distance from Koper to 55

Koper to 55 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 489.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 23 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Koper → 55
Road distance
489.2 km
N2 R101 R71
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
347.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.41×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 23 min
Return: 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
383 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R818.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R822.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R912.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R919.65
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,080.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,085.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,203.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,213.43
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,421.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,428.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,583.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,596.62
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
170° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
350° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.6868, 29.8553
End coords Destination point
-26.7627, 30.4423
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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489.2 km 6 hrs 23 min
Start Koper
Finish 55
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    43.5 km
  2. Turn slight left towards R71: Pretoria
    2.4 km
  3. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  4. Merge slight right onto Polokwane Bypass
    54.0 km
  5. Take the exit ramp left towards R101: Mokopane
    1.4 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  7. Continue straight
    19.2 km
  8. Continue left
    115.7 km
  9. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  10. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    77.5 km
  11. Continue straight onto Walter Sisulu Street
    6.9 km
  12. Turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    4.1 km
  13. Turn right
    48.2 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    53.0 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  17. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    56.2 km
  18. Turn left
    0.2 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.2 km
  20. Continue straight
    1.0 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork
    1.9 km
  22. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  24. Turn left
    0.4 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.5 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 6
Known total R367.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 6 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Routes ↩ 55 → Koper Koper to Johannesburg Koper to Pretoria Koper to Cape Town Koper to Durban Johannesburg to 55 Pretoria to 55 Cape Town to 55
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
245.0 km
Limpopo to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 11 min • 3 hrs 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
81.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
70.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 55
06:25 – 17:23
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,044.84
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.78
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R97.84
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,152.47
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Koper -23.68680, 29.85531
Midpoint
245.0 km
Total: 489.2 km
Midpoint 245.0 km
489.2 km 6 hrs 23 min
Destination 55 -26.76268, 30.44233

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 489.2 km
Return-cycle span 978.4 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 23 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 245.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.68680, 29.85531
Midpoint -25.22593, 29.42694
End -26.76268, 30.44233
Destination services

Available in 55

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around 55
1
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Koper from 55? +
Koper is about 489.2 km from 55 by road.
How long does it take from Koper to 55? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Koper to 55 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Koper 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 Koper to 55? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R818.92 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R822.79 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R912.25 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R919.65 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Koper to 55? +
Yes. There are 6 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Pretoria
From Koper To 55
Tzaneen
From Koper To 55
Polokwane Bypass
From Koper To 55
: Mokopane
From Koper To 55
Marble Hall
From Koper To 55

Route Locations

Start area
Koper, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
55, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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