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Distance from Nh4 Bypass to 55

Nh4 Bypass to 55 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,687.3 km in roughly 18 hrs 52 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Nh4 Bypass → 55
Road distance
1,687.3 km
1,048.5 mi • 910.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,410.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 52 min
Return: 37 hrs 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
18 hrs 52 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
21 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,824.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,837.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,146.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,172.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,726.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,744.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,151.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,185.34
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,903.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,927.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,462.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,507.03
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for 55
9.7°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
8.0°C
Day range High / low
H 15° • L 9°
Rain chance Today's probability
11%
Wind 10m wind speed
9 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,687.3 km 18 hrs 52 min
Start Nh4 Bypass
Finish 55
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Godfrey Road
    0.3 km
  2. Turn sharp right onto Boyes Drive
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Anderson Road
    0.1 km
  4. Turn slight left onto Gatesville Road
    0.3 km
  5. Continue slight right onto Upper Quarterdeck Road
    0.4 km
  6. Turn right onto Quarterdeck Road
    0.1 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Road
    2.4 km
  8. Turn right onto Atlantic Road
    0.3 km
  9. Continue straight onto Beach Road
    0.5 km
  10. Continue right onto Royal Road
    0.6 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Prince George Drive
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Prince George Drive
    9.8 km
  13. Go straight onto Kromboom Parkway
    8.5 km
  14. Continue straight onto Black River Parkway
    3.1 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Paarl
    1.3 km
  16. Merge slight right
    456.5 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  19. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    18.9 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.8 km
  22. Merge slight right
    199.8 km
  23. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    1.6 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  25. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    56.2 km
  26. Turn left
    0.2 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.2 km
  28. Continue straight
    1.0 km
  29. Keep slight right at the fork
    1.9 km
  30. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  31. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  32. Turn left
    0.4 km
  33. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.5 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 35
Known total R998.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 35 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.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
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
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
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
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
843.9 km
Western Cape to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 26 min • 9 hrs 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Mpumalanga
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Nh4 Bypass → 55
Western Cape to Mpumalanga
Start area Origin
Nh4 Bypass, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
55, Mpumalanga
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Nh4 Bypass → 55
Nh4 Bypass Origin postcode
Not available
55 Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape to Mpumalanga
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
1,314.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
1,410.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,394.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
55 → Nh4 Bypass
Nh4 Bypass ↔ 55
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nh4 Bypass -34.12041, 18.44104
Midpoint
843.9 km
Total: 1,687.3 km
Midpoint 843.9 km
1,687.3 km 18 hrs 52 min
Destination 55 -26.76268, 30.44233

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 1,687.3 km
Return-cycle span 3,374.7 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 2.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 843.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.12041, 18.44104
Midpoint -30.53752, 25.51691
End -26.76268, 30.44233
Destination services

Available in 55

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around 55
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Questions 9
How far is Nh4 Bypass from 55? +
Nh4 Bypass is about 1,687.3 km from 55 by road.
How long does it take from Nh4 Bypass to 55? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nh4 Bypass to 55 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 Nh4 Bypass 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 Nh4 Bypass to 55? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,824.59 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,837.96 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,146.54 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,172.05 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nh4 Bypass to 55? +
Yes. There are 35 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Milnerton
From Nh4 Bypass To 55
Cape Town
From Nh4 Bypass To 55
Kromboom Parkway
From Nh4 Bypass To 55
Black River Parkway
From Nh4 Bypass To 55
: Paarl
From Nh4 Bypass To 55
: Johannesburg
From Nh4 Bypass To 55
ern Bypass
From Nh4 Bypass To 55
: Springs
From Nh4 Bypass To 55

Route Locations

Start area
Nh4 Bypass, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
55, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,314.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,410.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,394.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,448.8 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,508.8 km

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