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Distance from Marthandam Flyover to Salem Bypass

N Marthandam Flyover → Salem Bypass
Road distance
490.0 km
Marthandam Flyover to Salem Bypass is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 490.0 km in roughly 6 hrs 45 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
388.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
41
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 45 min
Start point
Marthandam Flyover
End point
Salem Bypass
Return: 13 hrs 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
405 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R986.13
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R990.01
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R985.07
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,032.35
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,301.14
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,306.26
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,299.74
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,362.13
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,712.03
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,718.77
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,710.19
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,792.27
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
16° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
196° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
8.3076, 77.2202
End coords Destination point
11.6615, 78.2267
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 27 °C Marthandam Flyover Fair View Forecast → 27 °C Salem Bypass Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Marthandam Flyover → Salem Bypass
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Car
490.0 km
6 hrs 45 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
490.0 km
~7 hrs 32 min
65 km/h avg
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490.0 km 6 hrs 45 min
Start Marthandam Flyover
Finish Salem Bypass
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Marthandam Flyover
    1.1 km
  2. Continue straight onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    24.2 km
  3. Continue straight onto Parvathipuram Flyover
    0.4 km
  4. Continue straight onto MS Road
    1.3 km
  5. Go straight onto WCC Road
    1.0 km
  6. Turn left
    0.1 km
  7. Continue straight onto Nagarajacoil Road
    1.0 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left onto Avvai Shanmugam Road
    0.6 km
  9. Continue straight
    17.1 km
  10. Take the exit ramp left
    0.3 km
  11. Merge slight right
    1.0 km
  12. Go straight
    8.6 km
  13. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Maudrai - Bangalore - Varanasi
    40.9 km
  14. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Varanasi Road
    2.2 km
  15. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Varanarasi Road
    3.1 km
  16. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Varanasi
    87.6 km
  17. Go straight
    30.3 km
  18. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Srinagar Highway
    18.7 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.6 km
  20. Turn slight left onto Varanasi - Kanniyakumari Road (Old NH7)
    0.8 km
  21. Continue right onto Varanasi - Kanniyakumari Road (Old NH7)
    1.3 km
  22. Turn left onto Thirumangalam - Usilampatti Road
    0.8 km
  23. Turn right onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road
    13.3 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road
    4.4 km
  26. Turn left onto Melakkal - Peranai Road
    6.7 km
  27. Continue right onto Melakkal - Peranai Road
    0.2 km
  28. Turn right
    0.6 km
  29. Turn left onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road
    12.4 km
  30. Continue straight onto Varanasi - Kanniyakumari Road (Old NH7)
    1.2 km
  31. Turn left
    136.6 km
  32. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari Varanasi
    55.5 km
  33. Turn slight right onto Seelanayakanpatti Roundabout
    0.0 km
  34. Turn right onto Seelanayakanpatti Roundabout
    0.3 km
  35. Turn right onto Salem Bypass
    11.6 km
  36. Continue straight onto bypass road
    1.1 km
  37. Take the exit ramp sharp right
    0.1 km
  38. Merge slight left onto bypass road
    0.3 km
  39. Continue straight onto bypass road
    0.8 km
  40. Continue straight onto Salem Bypass
    1.8 km
  41. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Salem Bypass → Marthandam Flyover Marthandam Flyover to Johannesburg Marthandam Flyover to Pretoria Marthandam Flyover to Cape Town Marthandam Flyover to Durban Johannesburg to Salem Bypass Pretoria to Salem Bypass Cape Town to Salem Bypass
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
245.9 km
Tamil Nadu
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 22 min • 3 hrs 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Tamil Nadu
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
81.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Salem Bypass
02:22 – 15:10
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
08:46
Total daylightUsable driving light
12 hrs 48 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 min
SunriseDawn break
02:22
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,048.31
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.80
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R98.01
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,156.11
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Marthandam Flyover Start: Marthandam Flyover 8.30758, 77.22018
Midpoint
245.9 km
Total: 490.0 km
Midpoint 245.9 km
490.0 km 6 hrs 45 min
Destination Salem Bypass End: Salem Bypass 11.66152, 78.22675

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Tamil Nadu
One-way road span 490.0 km
Return-cycle span 980.1 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 41
Maneuver density 8.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 245.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start 8.30758, 77.22018
Midpoint 9.84332, 77.97985
End 11.66152, 78.22675
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Questions 9
How far is Marthandam Flyover from Salem Bypass? +
Marthandam Flyover is about 490.0 km from Salem Bypass by road.
How long does it take from Marthandam Flyover to Salem Bypass? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Marthandam Flyover to Salem Bypass in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Marthandam Flyover to Salem Bypass? +
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 Marthandam Flyover to Salem Bypass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R986.13 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R990.01 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R985.07 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,032.35 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Marthandam Flyover to Salem Bypass? +
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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