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Distance from Silimela to 55

N Silimela → 55
Road distance
1,242.8 km
Highway dominant · N17 / N2
Silimela to 55 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,242.8 km in roughly 15 hrs 8 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
815.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.52×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 8 min
Start point
Silimela
Return: 30 hrs 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
908 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,373.04
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,382.88
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,890.24
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,908.14
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,131.10
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,144.08
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,813.52
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,837.13
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,119.86
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,136.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,017.78
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,048.85
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
28° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
208° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.2827, 26.5639
End coords Destination point
-26.7627, 30.4423
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 12 °C Silimela Clear Sky View Forecast → 10 °C 55 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Silimela → 55
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Car
1,242.8 km
15 hrs 8 min
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Two-wheeler
1,242.8 km
~19 hrs 7 min
65 km/h avg
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1,243 km
~2 hrs 29 min
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1,242.8 km 15 hrs 8 min
Start Silimela
Finish 55
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Directions from Silimela to 55 via N17 and N2
National highway route N17 N2
  1. Head on Silimela
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Mzimvubu
    0.2 km
  3. Continue right onto Mzimvubu
    0.0 km
  4. Turn right onto Makana Way
    1.1 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaufort Street
    2.4 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left
    70.4 km
  7. Continue right
    0.7 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn left
    129.4 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Voortrekker Street
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Voortrekker Street
    1.8 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    162.9 km
  13. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    72.0 km
  14. Continue right onto Rascher Street
    122.0 km
  15. Turn left
    2.6 km
  16. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  17. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    393.0 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    18.9 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Springs
    0.8 km
  20. Merge slight right
    199.8 km
  21. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    1.6 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

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Tolls found 31
Known total R835.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 31 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Routes ↩ 55 → Silimela Silimela to Johannesburg Silimela to Pretoria Silimela to Cape Town Silimela to Durban Johannesburg to 55 Pretoria to 55 Cape Town to 55
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Halfway point
622.1 km
Eastern Cape to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 34 min • 7 hrs 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
89.5 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
206.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
67.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
65.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 55
06:35 – 17:14
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 38 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 49 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,194.88
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R24.86
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R248.56
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,468.30
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (25)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Silimela Start: Silimela -33.28272, 26.56386
Midpoint
622.1 km
Total: 1,242.8 km
Midpoint 622.1 km
1,242.8 km 15 hrs 8 min
Destination 55 -26.76268, 30.44233

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 1,242.8 km
Return-cycle span 2,485.6 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 8 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 622.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.28272, 26.56386
Midpoint -28.87611, 26.50926
End -26.76268, 30.44233
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Questions 9
How far is Silimela from 55? +
Silimela is about 1,242.8 km from 55 by road.
How long does it take from Silimela to 55? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Silimela 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 Silimela 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 Silimela to 55? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,373.04 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,382.88 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,890.24 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,908.14 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Silimela to 55? +
Yes. There are 31 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

Mzimvubu
From Silimela To 55
Makana Way
From Silimela To 55
Kroonstad
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Western Bypass
From Silimela To 55
ern Bypass
From Silimela To 55
: Springs
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Route Locations

Start area
Silimela, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
55, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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