Distance from Salem Bypass to Colmar

N Salem Bypass → Colmar

Road distance

515.7 km

Salem Bypass to Colmar is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 515.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 54 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

7,531.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

0.07×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 54 min

Start point

Salem Bypass

Return: 48 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

414 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

74.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 39 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R984.65

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R988.73

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

225° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

45° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

11.6615, 78.2267

End coords Destination point

-33.9755, 25.5030

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 30 °C Salem Bypass Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 16 °C Colmar Fog View Forecast →

Travel modes

Salem Bypass → Colmar

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Car

515.7 km

6 hrs 54 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

515.7 km

~7 hrs 56 min

65 km/h avg

↑ 5 hrs 52 min faster · Search →

Nearby places

Places in Colmar

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

72 places View all →

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Gifts & hobbies 1.0 km

44 Dijon Road

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Schools & education 1.0 km

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Salem Bypass

Finish Colmar

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Head on Salem Bypass

0.8 km
Continue straight onto bypass road

1.8 km
Continue straight onto Salem Bypass

7.4 km
Keep left at the fork

54.8 km
Continue straight onto Kanyakumari Varanasi

14.2 km
Continue straight onto Varanasi - KanyaKumari

13.5 km
Continue straight onto Karur Bypass

55.6 km
Continue straight onto Varanasi - Kanyakumari

18.1 km
Continue straight onto Srinagar - Kanniyakumari Saalai

5.6 km
Merge slight right onto Dindigul Puravazhi saalai

0.7 km
Continue straight onto Dindigul Puravazhi Saalai

29.6 km
Turn right onto Varanasi - Kanniyakumari Road (Old NH7)

1.2 km
Go straight onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road

12.4 km
Turn right

0.6 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Melakkal - Peranai Road

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Melakkal - Peranai Road

6.7 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road

4.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road

13.3 km
Turn right onto Thirumangalam - Usilampatti Road

0.5 km
Take the ramp slight right

0.1 km
Turn sharp left onto Tirumangalam Puravazhi Salai

25.1 km
Continue straight onto Virudhunagar Puravazhi Salai

57.7 km
Continue straight onto Madura - Tirunelveli

43.0 km
Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Varanasi

14.1 km
Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Varanarasi Road

7.3 km
Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Varanarasi Road

26.9 km
Go straight

21.6 km
Take the exit ramp right

0.0 km
Turn left

0.3 km
Turn right onto NH944

17.1 km
Turn right

0.0 km
Turn slight left

0.6 km
Turn sharp left onto Salem - Cochin - Kanniyakumari Road (Old NH47)

0.6 km
Turn right onto Nagarajacoil Road

0.5 km
Turn slight right onto WCC Road

1.0 km
Merge slight right onto MS Road

1.3 km
Continue straight onto Parvathipuram Flyover

0.4 km
Merge slight right onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road

10.5 km
Continue slight left onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road

13.7 km
Continue straight onto Marthandam Flyover

2.2 km
Continue straight onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road

5.1 km
Turn slight left onto Kovalam - Poovar - Kaliyakkavilai Road

3.0 km
Go straight onto Parasalai - Kollencode Road

0.5 km
Turn right

0.4 km
Turn slight right

0.0 km
Continue slight left onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road

18.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left

0.0 km
Turn left

0.3 km
Turn left onto Balaramapuram - Vizhinjam Road

0.2 km
Turn right

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Harbour Road

0.8 km
Turn slight right

0.4 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

258.7 km

Tamil Nadu to Eastern Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 27 min • 3 hrs 27 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Tamil Nadu to Eastern Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

37.1 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

85.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

27.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

1460.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Colmar

07:06 – 17:21

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 15 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

15 hrs 10 min

SunriseDawn break

07:06

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,155.51

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R10.31

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R103.13

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,268.96

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (15)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Salem Bypass Start: Salem Bypass 11.66152, 78.22675

Midpoint

258.7 km

Total: 515.7 km

Midpoint 258.7 km

515.7 km 6 hrs 54 min

Destination Colmar -33.97547, 25.50305

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Tamil Nadu to Eastern Cape

One-way road span 515.7 km

Return-cycle span 1,031.3 km

Traversal time 6 hrs 54 min

Maneuver count 54

Maneuver density 10.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 258.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start 11.66152, 78.22675

Midpoint 9.68769, 77.97060

End -33.97547, 25.50305

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Salem Bypass from Colmar? +

Salem Bypass is about 515.7 km from Colmar by road.

How long does it take from Salem Bypass to Colmar? +

The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 54 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Salem Bypass to Colmar in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Salem Bypass to Colmar? +

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 Salem Bypass to Colmar? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R984.65 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R988.73 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,199.25 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,206.67 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Salem Bypass to Colmar? +

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 crosses a provincial boundary. 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

Kanyakumari Varanasi

From Salem Bypass To Colmar

Varanasi - KanyaKumari

From Salem Bypass To Colmar

Karur Bypass

From Salem Bypass To Colmar

Srinagar - Kanniyakumari Saalai

From Salem Bypass To Colmar

Dindigul Puravazhi saalai

From Salem Bypass To Colmar

Tirumangalam Puravazhi Salai

From Salem Bypass To Colmar

Virudhunagar Puravazhi Salai

From Salem Bypass To Colmar

Madura - Tirunelveli

From Salem Bypass To Colmar

NH944

From Salem Bypass To Colmar

Parvathipuram Flyover

From Salem Bypass To Colmar

Route Locations

Start area

Salem Bypass, Tamil Nadu

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Colmar, Eastern Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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Distance from Salem Bypass to Colmar

Places in Colmar

Lorraine Primary School

Lochners Biltong Deli

The Crazy Store

Shell Select

Kader Barbershop

Cleans Laundry

Checkers

LiquorShop Checkers

Kamma Supermarket & Hardware

Kragga Kamma Liquor Store

Heatherbank Primary School

Jared Forlee Convenience Store

Pet Boutique @ Sherwood Gardens

Karoo Nooi Salon

The Garden Cafe

The Farmers Barn

Zo-He Biltong Deli

Bonjour

Pick n Pay

Willow Road Shopping Centre

Pick n Pay Express

Shell

Dias Farm School

Checkers

Framesby High School

Shell Select

Charlo Primary School

Saint Josephs RC School

Kabega Primary School

Shell

Sunridge Primary School

Tops at Spar

Adent

Prestons Liquor Stores

Tops at Spar

Mercedes-Benz

Algoa Bay Auto

LE MANS AUTO

Tavcor Volkswagen

Audi Centre Nelson Mandela Bay

Just Beauty

ABSA

Walmer Park Shopping Center

iX engineers

iStore Walmer

FNB

Nedbank

RDL Attorneys

Burt Drive Service Centre

Ultra liquors

The Baking Shop

Kaldera

Imperial Select Newtown Park

CompSol

MBA

Continental Butchery

Boda Fabrics

Anstek Computers

PEP

Goosen & De Villiers

Easy security

Sumatran Coffee

AJK Cellular

Infinity Beauty

Super Indian Barber Shop

Shell Select

Shell

With Love

Essence of Israel

Department of Public Works

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