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Distance from Metz to 55

Metz to 55 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 384.7 km in roughly 5 hrs 18 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Metz → 55
Road distance
384.7 km
M36 N1 N12 N17 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
342.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 18 min
Start point
Koster Road
Return: 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
318 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R734.59
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R737.63
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R894.69
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R900.23
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R969.25
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R973.27
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,180.49
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,187.80
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,275.32
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,280.61
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,553.28
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,562.90
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
106° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
286° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.9308, 27.1298
End coords Destination point
-26.7627, 30.4423
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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384.7 km 5 hrs 18 min
Start Metz
Finish 55
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Koster Road
    44.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right
    30.1 km
  3. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    0.4 km
  4. Continue straight onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    1.5 km
  5. Turn slight left towards M36
    0.1 km
  6. Go straight onto Barratt Road
    1.7 km
  7. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    2.0 km
  8. Continue straight onto Ontdekkers Road
    11.0 km
  9. Turn left onto Gordon Road
    1.1 km
  10. Turn right towards N1
    0.4 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    8.5 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    0.3 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12: O.R. Tambo International
    2.3 km
  14. Merge slight left onto Southern Bypass
    16.6 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.8 km
  16. Merge slight right
    199.8 km
  17. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    1.6 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  19. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    56.2 km
  20. Turn left
    0.2 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.2 km
  22. Continue straight
    1.0 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork
    1.9 km
  24. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  25. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  26. Turn left
    0.4 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.5 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 24
Known total R408.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 24 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ 55 → Metz Metz to Johannesburg Metz to Pretoria Metz to Cape Town Metz to Durban Johannesburg to 55 Pretoria to 55 Cape Town to 55
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
192.2 km
North West to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 39 min • 2 hrs 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
North West to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
27.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
64.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
20.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 55
06:27 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 54 min
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,608.10
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.69
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R76.94
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,692.74
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Metz Start: Koster Road -25.93077, 27.12981
Midpoint
192.2 km
Total: 384.7 km
Midpoint 192.2 km
384.7 km 5 hrs 18 min
Destination 55 -26.76268, 30.44233

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span North West to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 384.7 km
Return-cycle span 769.4 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 7.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 192.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.93077, 27.12981
Midpoint -26.37675, 28.79245
End -26.76268, 30.44233
Destination services

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

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Questions 9
How far is Metz from 55? +
Metz is about 384.7 km from 55 by road.
How long does it take from Metz to 55? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Metz to 55 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Metz 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 Metz to 55? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R734.59 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R737.63 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R894.69 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R900.23 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Metz to 55? +
Yes. There are 24 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

Western Bypass
From Metz To 55
: O.R. Tambo International
From Metz To 55
eMalahleni
From Metz To 55
ern Bypass
From Metz To 55
: Springs
From Metz To 55

Route Locations

Start area
Metz, North West
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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