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Distance from Salem Bypass to Sankey Underpass

Salem Bypass to Sankey Underpass is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 201.6 km in roughly 2 hrs 59 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Salem Bypass → Sankey Underpass
Road distance
201.6 km
125.3 mi • 108.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
164.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
69
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 59 min
Return: 5 hrs 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 59 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
67.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R337.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R339.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R375.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R379.03
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R445.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R447.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R496.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R500.10
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R585.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R588.72
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R652.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R658.03
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 59 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 14 min
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Local shared
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201.6 km 2 hrs 59 min
Start Salem Bypass
Finish Sankey Underpass
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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
    3.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Erumapalaiyam road
    1.8 km
  5. Turn left
    0.1 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.3 km
  7. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  8. Turn right
    0.1 km
  9. Turn left
    0.3 km
  10. Turn right
    0.5 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn slight left
    0.0 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  14. Turn left onto Periyar Flyover
    0.7 km
  15. Continue straight onto Salem - Omalur Road
    0.1 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.7 km
  17. Continue straight onto Salem - Omalur Road
    0.7 km
  18. Continue straight onto Puratchi Thalaivi Jayalalithaa Two Tier Flyover
    1.6 km
  19. Go straight
    0.4 km
  20. Go straight
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right
    0.3 km
  22. Merge straight
    6.9 km
  23. Merge slight right
    41.4 km
  24. Go straight
    8.0 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.6 km
  26. Turn slight left onto Hosur - Adiyamankottai Road
    9.6 km
  27. Continue straight onto NH 844
    56.9 km
  28. Keep slight left at the fork
    4.0 km
  29. Keep slight right at the fork onto Hosur - Adiyamankottai Road
    3.4 km
  30. Turn slight left
    1.3 km
  31. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  32. Continue straight onto Hosur - Adiyamankottai Road
    5.4 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Hosur - Adiyamancottai Road
    0.0 km
  34. Continue onto Hosur - Adiyamancottai Road
    0.3 km
  35. Merge slight right onto Hosur - Adiyamankottai Road
    1.1 km
  36. Turn right onto Hosur - Adhiyamankottai Road
    0.4 km
  37. Take the exit ramp sharp left
    0.2 km
  38. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  39. Take the ramp right
    14.2 km
  40. Take the exit ramp left
    1.2 km
  41. Turn left
    0.3 km
  42. Turn right
    0.3 km
  43. Turn right onto Keerthi Layout
    0.1 km
  44. Continue left onto Keerthi Layout
    0.4 km
  45. Continue left onto Keerthi Layout
    0.2 km
  46. Turn right
    0.2 km
  47. At the end of the road, turn right onto Chandapura Anekal road
    0.7 km
  48. Go straight
    0.5 km
  49. Merge slight right onto Hosur Road
    14.9 km
  50. Keep slight right at the fork onto Hosur Road
    2.2 km
  51. Turn slight left onto Dr. M H Marigowda Road
    0.1 km
  52. Continue straight onto Doctor M H Marigowda Road
    3.2 km
  53. Continue straight onto Lalbagh Fort Road
    0.4 km
  54. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Lalbagh Fort Road
    0.0 km
  55. Continue onto Lalbagh Fort Road
    1.2 km
  56. Keep slight left at the fork onto Lalbagh Fort Road
    0.0 km
  57. Turn sharp right onto Rashtriya Vidyalaya Road
    0.0 km
  58. Continue slight right onto JC Road
    1.5 km
  59. Go straight onto Hudson Circle
    0.0 km
  60. Keep slight left at the fork onto Kempegowda Road
    0.9 km
  61. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  62. Turn right onto Palace Road
    1.7 km
  63. Turn left onto Sankey Road
    0.9 km
  64. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Sankey Road Underpass
    0.1 km
  65. Continue onto Sankey Road Underpass
    1.0 km
  66. Keep slight left at the fork onto Sankey Road
    0.7 km
  67. Continue make a U-turn onto Sankey Road
    0.5 km
  68. Keep slight right at the fork onto Sankey Underpass
    0.1 km
  69. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
101.1 km
Tamil Nadu to Karnataka
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 29 min • 1 hr 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Tamil Nadu to Karnataka
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Salem Bypass → Sankey Underpass
Tamil Nadu to Karnataka
Start area Origin
Salem Bypass, Tamil Nadu
Destination area Arrival
Sankey Underpass, Karnataka
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Salem Bypass → Sankey Underpass
Salem Bypass Origin postcode
Not available
Sankey Underpass Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Tamil Nadu to Karnataka
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Mbombela to Middelburg
3 other similar routes
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
47.1 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
46.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
74.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Sankey Underpass → Salem Bypass
Salem Bypass ↔ Sankey Underpass
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Salem Bypass 11.66152, 78.22675
Midpoint
101.1 km
Total: 201.6 km
Midpoint 101.1 km
201.6 km 2 hrs 59 min
Destination Sankey Underpass 13.00383, 77.58325

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Tamil Nadu to Karnataka
One-way road span 201.6 km
Return-cycle span 403.2 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 59 min
Maneuver count 69
Maneuver density 34.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 101.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start 11.66152, 78.22675
Midpoint 12.34906, 78.05567
End 13.00383, 77.58325
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Questions 9
How far is Salem Bypass from Sankey Underpass? +
Salem Bypass is about 201.6 km from Sankey Underpass by road.
How long does it take from Salem Bypass to Sankey Underpass? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Salem Bypass to Sankey Underpass in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Salem Bypass to Sankey Underpass? +
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 Sankey Underpass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R337.51 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R339.11 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R375.98 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R379.03 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Salem Bypass to Sankey Underpass? +
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 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 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

Periyar Flyover
From Salem Bypass To Sankey Underpass
Puratchi Thalaivi Jayalalithaa Two Tier Flyover
From Salem Bypass To Sankey Underpass
NH 844
From Salem Bypass To Sankey Underpass
Keerthi Layout
From Salem Bypass To Sankey Underpass
Hudson Circle
From Salem Bypass To Sankey Underpass

Route Locations

Start area
Salem Bypass, Tamil Nadu
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Sankey Underpass, Karnataka
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
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Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
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Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 74.8 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 40.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
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