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Distance from N 24 to 55

N N 24 → 55
Road distance
328.0 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N17 / N2
N 24 to 55 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 328.0 km in roughly 4 hrs 8 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
268.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 8 min
Start point
North
Return: 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
248 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R626.31
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R628.91
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R762.82
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R767.54
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R826.39
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R829.81
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,006.50
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,012.73
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,087.35
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,091.86
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,324.34
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,332.54
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
98° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
278° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.4537, 27.7674
End coords Destination point
-26.7627, 30.4423
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 15 °C N 24 Clear Sky View Forecast → 13 °C 55 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
N 24 → 55
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Car
328.0 km
4 hrs 8 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
328.0 km
~5 hrs 2 min
65 km/h avg
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328 km
~39 min
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328.0 km 4 hrs 8 min
Start N 24
Finish 55
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions
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Directions from N 24 to 55 via N1 and N17 and N2
National highway route N1 N17 N2
  1. Head on North
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Pholosi
    0.1 km
  3. Continue left onto Pholosi
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Thwala
    0.8 km
  5. Continue right onto Thwala
    0.4 km
  6. Turn left onto Randfontein Road
    8.5 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards N1
    0.0 km
  8. Turn left towards N1
    0.4 km
  9. Merge slight right
    33.7 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    18.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.8 km
  12. Merge slight right
    199.8 km
  13. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    1.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    56.2 km
  16. Turn left
    0.2 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.2 km
  18. Continue straight
    1.0 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork
    1.9 km
  20. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  21. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  22. Turn left
    0.4 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.5 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 28
Known total R573.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 28 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.
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ 55 → N 24 N 24 to Johannesburg N 24 to Pretoria N 24 to Cape Town N 24 to Durban Johannesburg to 55 Pretoria to 55 Cape Town to 55
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
164.0 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 4 min • 2 hrs 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
23.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
54.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
17.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 55
06:34 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 58 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,371.08
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.56
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R65.60
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,443.24
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin N 24 Start: North -26.45371, 27.76742
Midpoint
164.0 km
Total: 328.0 km
Midpoint 164.0 km
328.0 km 4 hrs 8 min
Destination 55 -26.76268, 30.44233

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 328.0 km
Return-cycle span 656.0 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 8 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 7.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 164.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.45371, 27.76742
Midpoint -26.42511, 29.06593
End -26.76268, 30.44233
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Questions 9
How far is N 24 from 55? +
N 24 is about 328.0 km from 55 by road.
How long does it take from N 24 to 55? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from N 24 to 55 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from N 24 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 N 24 to 55? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R626.31 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R628.91 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R762.82 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R767.54 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from N 24 to 55? +
Yes. There are 28 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

Pholosi
From N 24 To 55
Thwala
From N 24 To 55
ern Bypass
From N 24 To 55
: Springs
From N 24 To 55

Route Locations

Start area
N 24, Gauteng
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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