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Distance from Salem Bypass to Old Nh4

Salem Bypass to Old Nh4 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 291.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 39 min.

N Salem Bypass → Old Nh4
Road distance
291.4 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
228.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
50
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 39 min
Start point
Salem Bypass
End point
Chennai - Chittoor - Bangalore Road
Return: 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
219 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R487.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R490.15
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R543.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R547.85
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R643.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R646.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R717.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R722.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R846.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R850.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R943.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R951.14
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
52° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
232° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
11.6615, 78.2267
End coords Destination point
12.9278, 79.8842
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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291.4 km 3 hrs 39 min
Start Salem Bypass
Finish Old Nh4
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  1. Head on Salem Bypass
    0.8 km
  2. Continue straight onto bypass road
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left
    0.4 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  6. Turn sharp right
    0.3 km
  7. Turn left
    0.2 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right onto Salem - Cuddalore Main Road
    1.9 km
  9. Turn left
    50.8 km
  10. Go straight onto Thiruvannamalai - Harur Road
    0.2 km
  11. Turn right onto Tiruvannamalai - Thanipadi - Harur Road
    4.8 km
  12. Continue straight onto Tiruvannamalai - Thanipadi - Harur Road
    7.7 km
  13. Continue right onto Tiruvannamalai - Thanipadi - Harur Road
    14.3 km
  14. Continue left onto Tiruvannamalai - Thanipadi - Harur Road
    21.5 km
  15. Continue slight right onto Tiruvannamalai - Thanipadi - Harur Road
    0.3 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right onto Tiruvannamalai - Thanipadi - Harur Road
    5.8 km
  17. Continue right onto Tiruvannamalai - Thanipadi - Harur Road
    10.1 km
  18. Continue straight onto Tiruvannamalai - Thanipadi - Harur Road
    10.5 km
  19. Continue straight onto Kallakurichi - Tiruvannamalai Road
    2.1 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Kallakurichi - Tiruvannamalai Road
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Kallakurichi - Tiruvannamalai Road
    2.7 km
  22. Continue right onto Pondy - Krishnagiri Road (Old NH66)
    0.4 km
  23. Continue right onto Pondy - Krishnagiri Road (Old NH66)
    0.3 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn left onto Pondy - Krishnagiri Road (Old NH66)
    0.6 km
  25. Continue right onto Cuddalore - Chittoor Road
    0.5 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cuddalore - Chittoor Road
    0.0 km
  27. Continue onto Cuddalore - Chittoor Road
    0.3 km
  28. Keep slight left at the fork onto Cuddalore - Chittoor Road
    4.9 km
  29. Merge slight right onto Thiruvannamalai Bypass
    56.2 km
  30. Turn right onto Arcot - Kannamangalam Road
    0.3 km
  31. At the end of the road, turn right onto Arcot - Kannamangalam Road
    0.1 km
  32. At the end of the road, turn left onto Arcot - Kannamangalam Road
    25.2 km
  33. At the end of the road, turn right onto Krishnagiri - Ranipet Road (Old NH46)
    0.6 km
  34. Continue left onto Krishnagiri - Ranipet Road (Old NH46)
    0.4 km
  35. Turn left
    0.0 km
  36. Turn right
    0.5 km
  37. Take the ramp left
    0.1 km
  38. Turn right
    0.1 km
  39. Merge slight left
    1.0 km
  40. Turn slight left
    0.2 km
  41. Continue slight left onto R.R Road
    0.7 km
  42. Turn right
    0.0 km
  43. Turn left onto Krishnagiri - Ranipet Road (Old NH46)
    0.8 km
  44. Turn right
    5.8 km
  45. Continue straight
    0.5 km
  46. Merge slight right onto Chennai - Bengaluru Trunk Road
    37.8 km
  47. Turn slight right
    5.5 km
  48. Go straight
    12.2 km
  49. Turn left onto Chennai - Chittoor - Bangalore Road
    1.2 km
  50. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Old Nh4 → Salem Bypass Salem Bypass to Johannesburg Salem Bypass to Pretoria Salem Bypass to Cape Town Salem Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to Old Nh4 Pretoria to Old Nh4 Cape Town to Old Nh4
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
146.0 km
Tamil Nadu
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 49 min • 1 hr 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Tamil Nadu
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
48.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Old Nh4
02:19 – 14:55
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
12 hrs 36 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 29 min
SunriseDawn break
02:19
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,218.15
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.83
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R58.28
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,282.27
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Salem Bypass Start: Salem Bypass 11.66152, 78.22675
Midpoint
146.0 km
Total: 291.4 km
Midpoint 146.0 km
291.4 km 3 hrs 39 min
Destination Old Nh4 End: Chennai - Chittoor - Bangalore Road 12.92782, 79.88424

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Tamil Nadu
One-way road span 291.4 km
Return-cycle span 582.8 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 50
Maneuver density 17.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 146.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start 11.66152, 78.22675
Midpoint 12.31601, 79.06861
End 12.92782, 79.88424
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How far is Salem Bypass from Old Nh4? +
Salem Bypass is about 291.4 km from Old Nh4 by road.
How long does it take from Salem Bypass to Old Nh4? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Salem Bypass to Old Nh4 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Salem Bypass to Old Nh4? +
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 Old Nh4? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R487.84 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R490.15 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R543.45 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R547.85 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Salem Bypass to Old Nh4? +
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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From Salem Bypass To Old Nh4

Route Locations

Start area
Salem Bypass, Tamil Nadu
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Old Nh4, Tamil Nadu
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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