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Distance from Longwy to Nh 844

Longwy to Nh 844 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 645.4 km in roughly 8 hrs 55 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Longwy → Nh 844
Road distance
645.4 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
7,583.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
0.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
58
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 55 min
End point
NH 844
Return: 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
535 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,080.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,085.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,203.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,213.32
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,425.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,432.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,588.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,600.91
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,875.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,884.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,089.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,106.46
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
56° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
236° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9779, 25.5032
End coords Destination point
12.6511, 77.8913
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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645.4 km 8 hrs 55 min
Start Longwy
Finish Nh 844
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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
    55.5 km
  44. Turn left onto Varanasi Kanyakumari
    0.9 km
  45. Continue straight onto Salem Bypass
    1.5 km
  46. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Salem Bypass
    0.1 km
  47. Continue onto Salem Bypass
    13.1 km
  48. Merge slight right
    41.4 km
  49. Go straight
    8.0 km
  50. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.6 km
  51. Turn slight left onto Hosur - Adiyamankottai Road
    9.6 km
  52. Continue straight onto NH 844
    56.9 km
  53. Keep slight left at the fork
    4.0 km
  54. Keep slight right at the fork onto Hosur - Adiyamankottai Road
    1.8 km
  55. Turn left
    0.2 km
  56. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.3 km
  57. Continue straight onto NH 844
    0.2 km
  58. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Nh 844 → Longwy Longwy to Johannesburg Longwy to Pretoria Longwy to Cape Town Longwy to Durban Johannesburg to Nh 844 Pretoria to Nh 844 Cape Town to Nh 844
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
323.8 km
Eastern Cape to Tamil Nadu
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 27 min • 4 hrs 27 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Tamil Nadu
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
46.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
107.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
34.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
1174.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Nh 844
02:27 – 15:03
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
12 hrs 36 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 15 min
SunriseDawn break
02:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,697.82
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.91
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R129.08
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,839.81
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (25)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Longwy -33.97785, 25.50318
Midpoint
323.8 km
Total: 645.4 km
Midpoint 323.8 km
645.4 km 8 hrs 55 min
Destination Nh 844 End: NH 844 12.65108, 77.89127

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Tamil Nadu
One-way road span 645.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,290.8 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 58
Maneuver density 9.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 323.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.97785, 25.50318
Midpoint 10.21222, 77.90683
End 12.65108, 77.89127
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How far is Longwy from Nh 844? +
Longwy is about 645.4 km from Nh 844 by road.
How long does it take from Longwy to Nh 844? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Longwy to Nh 844 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 Longwy to Nh 844? +
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 Longwy to Nh 844? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,080.42 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,085.53 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,203.56 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,213.32 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Longwy to Nh 844? +
No tollgates are 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. 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 Longwy To Nh 844
Parvathipuram Flyover
From Longwy To Nh 844
Kanyakumari - Maudrai - Bangalore - Varanasi
From Longwy To Nh 844
Kanyakumari - Varanasi
From Longwy To Nh 844
Varanasi Kanyakumari
From Longwy To Nh 844
Salem Bypass
From Longwy To Nh 844

Route Locations

Start area
Longwy, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Nh 844, Tamil Nadu
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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