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Distance from Salem Bypass to E 66

N Salem Bypass → E 66
Road distance
515.7 km
Salem Bypass to E 66 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
7,407.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
0.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
54
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
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,199.25
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,206.67
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,299.19
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,304.58
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,582.34
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,592.14
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,709.46
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,716.55
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,082.03
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,094.92
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
226° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
46° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
11.6615, 78.2267
End coords Destination point
-33.2834, 26.5624
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 25 °C Salem Bypass Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 12 °C E 66 Fog View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Salem Bypass → E 66
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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
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Flight
516 km
~1 hr 1 min
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Nearby places

Places in E 66

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21 places View all →
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School 0.4 km

Khutliso Daniels Secondary School

Mbongela Street, Rhini Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
View details → Rhini Grahamstown
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School 0.7 km

N V Cewu Public Primary School

Wakashe Street, Rhini Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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School 1.0 km

C. M. Vellem Primary School

Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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🏫
School 1.0 km

Samuel Ntlebi Primary School

Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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🏫
School 1.2 km

T. E. M. Mrwetyana Secondary School

Ncame Street, Rhini Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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🏫
School 1.5 km

D D Siwisa Primary School

Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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School 1.5 km

Archie Mbolekwa School

P.O. Box 558, Rhini Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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School 1.9 km

Tantyi Primary School

Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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🏦
Bank 2.3 km

Nedbank Highflats

R612 Site 27 Graisco Trading Co Tantji Highflats M Street, Grahamstown, 3276
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Convenience store 4.0 km

Quickshop

Grahamstown
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Supermarket 4.2 km

Shoprite

Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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Clothing store 4.2 km

PEP

Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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📍
Convenience store 4.4 km

Pick n Pay

68 Bathurst Street, Grahamstown, 6148, Eastern Cape
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Fuel station 4.4 km

Shell

67 Beaufort Street, 6139, Eastern Cape
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🏦
Bank 4.5 km

GBS Mutual Bank

18-20 Hill Street, Grahamstown, 6139
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Clothing store 4.5 km

PEP

Hill Street, Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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📍
Supermarket 4.5 km

Spar

35 African Street, Grahamstown, 6139
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Bank 4.6 km

Nedbank

94 High Street, Grahamstown, 6139
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🏦
Bank 4.6 km

Capitec Bank

98 High Street, Grahamstown, 6139
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📍
Supermarket 4.6 km

Checkers

Grahamstown, 6139, Eastern Cape
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Supermarket 4.7 km

Pick n Pay

Makhanda
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Route

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515.7 km 6 hrs 54 min
Start Salem Bypass
Finish E 66
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Salem Bypass
    0.8 km
  2. Continue straight onto bypass road
    1.8 km
  3. Continue straight onto Salem Bypass
    7.4 km
  4. Keep left at the fork
    54.8 km
  5. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari Varanasi
    14.2 km
  6. Continue straight onto Varanasi - KanyaKumari
    13.5 km
  7. Continue straight onto Karur Bypass
    55.6 km
  8. Continue straight onto Varanasi - Kanyakumari
    18.1 km
  9. Continue straight onto Srinagar - Kanniyakumari Saalai
    5.6 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Dindigul Puravazhi saalai
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight onto Dindigul Puravazhi Saalai
    29.6 km
  12. Turn right onto Varanasi - Kanniyakumari Road (Old NH7)
    1.2 km
  13. Go straight onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road
    12.4 km
  14. Turn right
    0.6 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn left onto Melakkal - Peranai Road
    0.2 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left onto Melakkal - Peranai Road
    6.7 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road
    4.4 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Thirumangalam - Pallapatti - Silukkuvarpatti Road
    13.3 km
  20. Turn right onto Thirumangalam - Usilampatti Road
    0.5 km
  21. Take the ramp slight right
    0.1 km
  22. Turn sharp left onto Tirumangalam Puravazhi Salai
    25.1 km
  23. Continue straight onto Virudhunagar Puravazhi Salai
    57.7 km
  24. Continue straight onto Madura - Tirunelveli
    43.0 km
  25. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Varanasi
    14.1 km
  26. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Varanarasi Road
    7.3 km
  27. Continue straight onto Kanyakumari - Varanarasi Road
    26.9 km
  28. Go straight
    21.6 km
  29. Take the exit ramp right
    0.0 km
  30. Turn left
    0.3 km
  31. Turn right onto NH944
    17.1 km
  32. Turn right
    0.0 km
  33. Turn slight left
    0.6 km
  34. Turn sharp left onto Salem - Cochin - Kanniyakumari Road (Old NH47)
    0.6 km
  35. Turn right onto Nagarajacoil Road
    0.5 km
  36. Turn slight right onto WCC Road
    1.0 km
  37. Merge slight right onto MS Road
    1.3 km
  38. Continue straight onto Parvathipuram Flyover
    0.4 km
  39. Merge slight right onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    10.5 km
  40. Continue slight left onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    13.7 km
  41. Continue straight onto Marthandam Flyover
    2.2 km
  42. Continue straight onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    5.1 km
  43. Turn slight left onto Kovalam - Poovar - Kaliyakkavilai Road
    3.0 km
  44. Go straight onto Parasalai - Kollencode Road
    0.5 km
  45. Turn right
    0.4 km
  46. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  47. Continue slight left onto Salem - Kochi - Kanyakumari Road
    18.9 km
  48. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.0 km
  49. Turn left
    0.3 km
  50. Turn left onto Balaramapuram - Vizhinjam Road
    0.2 km
  51. Turn right
    0.3 km
  52. At the end of the road, turn left onto Harbour Road
    0.8 km
  53. Turn slight right
    0.4 km
  54. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ E 66 → Salem Bypass Salem Bypass to Johannesburg Salem Bypass to Pretoria Salem Bypass to Cape Town Salem Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to E 66 Pretoria to E 66 Cape Town to E 66
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
1436.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at E 66
06:59 – 17:20
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 20 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 55 min
SunriseDawn break
06:59
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
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
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 E 66 -33.28339, 26.56237

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 -33.28339, 26.56237
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Questions 9
How far is Salem Bypass from E 66? +
Salem Bypass is about 515.7 km from E 66 by road.
How long does it take from Salem Bypass to E 66? +
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 E 66 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Salem Bypass to E 66? +
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 E 66? +
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 E 66? +
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 E 66
Varanasi - KanyaKumari
From Salem Bypass To E 66
Karur Bypass
From Salem Bypass To E 66
Srinagar - Kanniyakumari Saalai
From Salem Bypass To E 66
Dindigul Puravazhi saalai
From Salem Bypass To E 66
Tirumangalam Puravazhi Salai
From Salem Bypass To E 66
Virudhunagar Puravazhi Salai
From Salem Bypass To E 66
Madura - Tirunelveli
From Salem Bypass To E 66
NH944
From Salem Bypass To E 66
Parvathipuram Flyover
From Salem Bypass To E 66

Route Locations

Start area
Salem Bypass, Tamil Nadu
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
E 66, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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