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Distance from Messina to Nh50

N Messina → Nh50
Road distance
158.3 km
Provincial mix · N1 / R523
Messina to Nh50 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 158.3 km in roughly 2 hrs 27 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
100.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.58×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 27 min
Start point
Maseri Avenue
Return: 4 hrs 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
147 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
64.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R318.60
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R319.85
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R318.25
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R333.53
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R420.37
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R422.03
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R419.92
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R440.07
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R553.12
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R555.30
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R552.53
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R579.04
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
140° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
320° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-22.3454, 30.0269
End coords Destination point
-23.0379, 30.6494
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 23 °C Messina Fair View Forecast → 21 °C Nh50 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Messina → Nh50
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Car
158.3 km
2 hrs 27 min
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Two-wheeler
158.3 km
~2 hrs 26 min
65 km/h avg
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158.3 km 2 hrs 27 min
Start Messina
Finish Nh50
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Messina to Nh50 via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Directions from Messina to Nh50 via R523
    Provincial road route R523
  3. Head on Maseri Avenue
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Harper Road
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right
    0.7 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto Old National Road
    2.2 km
  7. Turn slight left towards Louis Trichardt
    0.1 km
  8. Take the ramp straight towards N1: Louis Trichardt
    0.8 km
  9. Merge slight right
    65.3 km
  10. Continue left onto R523
    62.4 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    4.0 km
  14. Turn left
    6.2 km
  15. Turn right
    12.0 km
  16. Continue straight
    3.3 km
  17. Turn left
    0.2 km
  18. Turn left
    0.5 km
  19. Turn right
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R61.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Routes ↩ Nh50 → Messina Messina to Johannesburg Messina to Pretoria Messina to Cape Town Messina to Durban Johannesburg to Nh50 Pretoria to Nh50 Cape Town to Nh50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
79.3 km
Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 13 min • 1 hr 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
11.4 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
26.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
63.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Nh50
06:35 – 17:19
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:57
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 48 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R661.76
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.17
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R31.66
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R696.59
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Messina Start: Maseri Avenue -22.34535, 30.02685
Midpoint
79.3 km
Total: 158.3 km
Midpoint 79.3 km
158.3 km 2 hrs 27 min
Destination Nh50 -23.03795, 30.64938

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo
One-way road span 158.3 km
Return-cycle span 316.6 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 27 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 11.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 79.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -22.34535, 30.02685
Midpoint -22.89913, 30.00738
End -23.03795, 30.64938
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How far is Messina from Nh50? +
Messina is about 158.3 km from Nh50 by road.
How long does it take from Messina to Nh50? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Messina to Nh50 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Messina to Nh50? +
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 Messina to Nh50? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R318.60 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R319.85 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R318.25 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R333.53 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Messina to Nh50? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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