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Distance from Nh944 to Kanyakumari Varanasi

N Nh944 → Kanyakumari Varanasi
Road distance
432.0 km
Nh944 to Kanyakumari Varanasi is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 432.0 km in roughly 5 hrs 50 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
379.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 50 min
Start point
NH944
End point
Kanyakumari Varanasi
Return: 11 hrs 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
350 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 20 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R869.26
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R872.68
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R868.33
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R910.00
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,146.94
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,151.46
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,145.71
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,200.70
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,509.14
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,515.08
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,507.52
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,579.87
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
11° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
191° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
8.2067, 77.4631
End coords Destination point
11.5486, 78.1460
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 25 °C Nh944 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 26 °C Kanyakumari Varanasi Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Nh944 → Kanyakumari Varanasi
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Car
432.0 km
5 hrs 50 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
432.0 km
~6 hrs 38 min
65 km/h avg
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432.0 km 5 hrs 50 min
Start Nh944
Finish Kanyakumari Varanasi
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on NH944
    13.5 km
  2. Take the exit ramp left
    0.3 km
  3. Merge slight right
    1.0 km
  4. Go straight
    8.6 km
  5. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Maudrai - Bangalore - Varanasi
    40.9 km
  6. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Varanasi Road
    2.2 km
  7. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Varanarasi Road
    3.1 km
  8. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Varanasi
    87.6 km
  9. Go straight
    30.3 km
  10. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Srinagar Highway
    18.7 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.6 km
  12. Turn slight left onto Varanasi - Kanniyakumari Road (Old NH7)
    0.8 km
  13. Continue right onto Varanasi - Kanniyakumari Road (Old NH7)
    1.3 km
  14. Turn left onto Thirumangalam - Usilampatti Road
    0.8 km
  15. Turn right onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road
    13.3 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road
    4.4 km
  18. Turn left onto Melakkal - Peranai Road
    6.7 km
  19. Continue right onto Melakkal - Peranai Road
    0.2 km
  20. Turn right
    0.6 km
  21. Turn left onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road
    12.4 km
  22. Continue straight onto Varanasi - Kanniyakumari Road (Old NH7)
    1.2 km
  23. Turn left
    136.6 km
  24. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari Varanasi
    46.7 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
216.8 km
Tamil Nadu
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 55 min • 2 hrs 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Tamil Nadu
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
31.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
71.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kanyakumari Varanasi
02:23 – 15:11
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
08:47
Total daylightUsable driving light
12 hrs 47 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
02:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,805.56
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.64
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R86.39
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,900.59
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nh944 Start: NH944 8.20672, 77.46311
Midpoint
216.8 km
Total: 432.0 km
Midpoint 216.8 km
432.0 km 5 hrs 50 min
Destination Kanyakumari Varanasi End: Kanyakumari Varanasi 11.54859, 78.14597

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Tamil Nadu
One-way road span 432.0 km
Return-cycle span 863.9 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 50 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 5.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 216.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start 8.20672, 77.46311
Midpoint 9.87954, 77.98114
End 11.54859, 78.14597
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Questions 9
How far is Nh944 from Kanyakumari Varanasi? +
Nh944 is about 432.0 km from Kanyakumari Varanasi by road.
How long does it take from Nh944 to Kanyakumari Varanasi? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nh944 to Kanyakumari Varanasi in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Nh944 to Kanyakumari Varanasi? +
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 Nh944 to Kanyakumari Varanasi? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R869.26 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R872.68 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R868.33 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R910.00 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nh944 to Kanyakumari Varanasi? +
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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