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Distance from Sh 35 to 55

Sh 35 to 55 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 619.4 km in roughly 7 hrs 57 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Sh 35 → 55
Road distance
619.4 km
N2 R101
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
414.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.49×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 57 min
Return: 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
477 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,036.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,041.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,155.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,164.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,368.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,374.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,524.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,536.35
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,800.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,808.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,005.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,021.52
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
183° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
3° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.0379, 30.6494
End coords Destination point
-26.7627, 30.4423
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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619.4 km 7 hrs 57 min
Start Sh 35
Finish 55
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right
    0.1 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.7 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.5 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left
    89.2 km
  10. Turn left
    135.4 km
  11. Take the exit ramp left towards R101: Mokopane
    1.4 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  13. Continue straight
    19.2 km
  14. Continue left
    115.7 km
  15. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  16. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    77.5 km
  17. Continue straight onto Walter Sisulu Street
    6.9 km
  18. Turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    4.1 km
  19. Turn right
    48.2 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    53.0 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  23. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    56.2 km
  24. Turn left
    0.2 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.2 km
  26. Continue straight
    1.0 km
  27. Keep slight right at the fork
    1.9 km
  28. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  29. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  30. Turn left
    0.4 km
  31. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.5 km
  32. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 7
Known total R430.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Routes ↩ 55 → Sh 35 Sh 35 to Johannesburg Sh 35 to Pretoria Sh 35 to Cape Town Sh 35 to Durban Johannesburg to 55 Pretoria to 55 Cape Town to 55
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
310.2 km
Limpopo to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 58 min • 3 hrs 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
44.6 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
103.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
33.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 55
06:23 – 17:26
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 32 min
SunriseDawn break
06:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,589.03
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.39
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R123.88
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,725.29
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sh 35 -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint
310.2 km
Total: 619.4 km
Midpoint 310.2 km
619.4 km 7 hrs 57 min
Destination 55 -26.76268, 30.44233

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 619.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,238.8 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 57 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 5.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 310.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint -24.76962, 29.14944
End -26.76268, 30.44233
Destination services

Available in 55

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around 55
1
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Questions 9
How far is Sh 35 from 55? +
Sh 35 is about 619.4 km from 55 by road.
How long does it take from Sh 35 to 55? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sh 35 to 55 in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Sh 35 to 55? +
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 Sh 35 to 55? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,036.85 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,041.76 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,155.03 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,164.39 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sh 35 to 55? +
Yes. There are 7 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Mokopane
From Sh 35 To 55
Marble Hall
From Sh 35 To 55

Route Locations

Start area
Sh 35, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
55, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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