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Distance from Old Nh4 to Nh 844

Old Nh4 to Nh 844 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 269.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 36 min.

N Old Nh4 → Nh 844
Road distance
269.3 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
218.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
43
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 36 min
Start point
Chennai - Chittoor - Bangalore Road
End point
NH 844
Return: 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
216 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R450.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R452.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R502.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R506.25
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R594.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R597.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R662.59
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R667.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R782.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R786.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R871.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R878.90
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
262° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
82° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
12.9278, 79.8842
End coords Destination point
12.6511, 77.8913
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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269.3 km 3 hrs 36 min
Start Old Nh4
Finish Nh 844
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Chennai - Chittoor - Bangalore Road
    0.5 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto Chennai - Chittoor - Bangalore Road
    1.6 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Chennai - Ranipet - Chitoor - Kolar - Bangalore
    12.8 km
  4. Continue slight right onto Chennai - Ranipet - Chitoor - Kolar - Bangalore
    5.0 km
  5. Continue slight right onto Chennai - Ranipet - Chitoor - Kolar - Bangalore
    6.6 km
  6. Turn slight right
    30.9 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left onto Chennai - Bengaluru Trunk Road
    0.5 km
  8. Turn right
    0.2 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left onto Madras Bangalore Trunk Road
    18.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp left
    0.0 km
  11. Go straight onto Tiruvalam - Katpadi - Venkatagirikottah Road
    0.9 km
  12. Go straight onto Tiruvalam - Katpadi - Venkatagirikottah Road
    3.0 km
  13. Go straight onto Tiruvalam - Katpadi - Venkatagirikottah Road
    1.3 km
  14. Go straight onto Tiruvalam - Katpadi - Venkatagirikottah Road
    8.2 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.8 km
  16. Turn left
    30.5 km
  17. Turn right
    0.6 km
  18. Turn left onto Gudiyatham - Gadambur - Kailasagiri - Vaniyambadi Road
    3.4 km
  19. Turn slight left onto Madanur - Gudiyatham Road
    2.4 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork onto Madanur - Gudiyatham Road
    2.6 km
  21. Turn right
    0.4 km
  22. Take the ramp right
    80.7 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left
    2.9 km
  24. Turn right onto Krishnagiri - Ranipet Road (Old NH46)
    0.8 km
  25. Continue slight right onto Krishnagiri - Ranipet Road (Old NH46)
    0.5 km
  26. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  27. Continue straight onto Varanasi - Kanniyakumari Road (Old NH7)
    0.8 km
  28. Continue straight onto Varanasi - Kanniyakumari Road (Old NH7)
    1.1 km
  29. Turn left
    0.3 km
  30. Continue straight onto Krishnagiri - Rayakottai Road
    4.1 km
  31. Continue straight onto Krishnagiri - Rayakottai Road
    16.3 km
  32. Turn left
    2.2 km
  33. Turn right
    1.0 km
  34. Turn left onto Krishnagiri - Rayakottai Road
    2.0 km
  35. Continue slight right onto Hosur - Adiyamankottai Road
    13.4 km
  36. Continue straight onto NH 844
    3.1 km
  37. Continue straight
    1.5 km
  38. Keep slight left at the fork
    4.0 km
  39. Keep slight right at the fork onto Hosur - Adiyamankottai Road
    1.8 km
  40. Turn left
    0.2 km
  41. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.3 km
  42. Continue straight onto NH 844
    0.2 km
  43. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Nh 844 → Old Nh4 Old Nh4 to Johannesburg Old Nh4 to Pretoria Old Nh4 to Cape Town Old Nh4 to Durban Johannesburg to Nh 844 Pretoria to Nh 844 Cape Town to Nh 844
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
134.7 km
Tamil Nadu
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 48 min • 1 hr 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Tamil Nadu
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
44.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Nh 844
02:27 – 15:02
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
12 hrs 35 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 22 min
SunriseDawn break
02:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,125.64
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.39
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R53.86
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,184.89
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Old Nh4 Start: Chennai - Chittoor - Bangalore Road 12.92782, 79.88424
Midpoint
134.7 km
Total: 269.3 km
Midpoint 134.7 km
269.3 km 3 hrs 36 min
Destination Nh 844 End: NH 844 12.65108, 77.89127

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Tamil Nadu
One-way road span 269.3 km
Return-cycle span 538.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 43
Maneuver density 16.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 134.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start 12.92782, 79.88424
Midpoint 12.85182, 78.81413
End 12.65108, 77.89127
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Questions 9
How far is Old Nh4 from Nh 844? +
Old Nh4 is about 269.3 km from Nh 844 by road.
How long does it take from Old Nh4 to Nh 844? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Old Nh4 to Nh 844 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Old Nh4 to Nh 844? +
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 Old Nh4 to Nh 844? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R450.80 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R452.93 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R502.18 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R506.25 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Old Nh4 to Nh 844? +
No tollgates are 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 long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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Towns along the route

Chennai - Ranipet - Chitoor - Kolar - Bangalore
From Old Nh4 To Nh 844

Route Locations

Start area
Old Nh4, Tamil Nadu
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Nh 844, Tamil Nadu
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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