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Distance from Sofia to 55

Sofia to 55 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 238.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 11 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Sofia → 55
Road distance
238.3 km
N17 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
211.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 11 min
Start point
Sofia Lane
Return: 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
191 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R398.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R400.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R444.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R447.94
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R526.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R528.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R586.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R591.03
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R692.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R695.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R771.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R777.68
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
106° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
286° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2651, 28.3907
End coords Destination point
-26.7627, 30.4423
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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238.3 km 3 hrs 11 min
Start Sofia
Finish 55
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Sofia Lane
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Ottawa Lane
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left onto San Salvador Road
    0.2 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right
    0.0 km
  6. Turn left
    0.3 km
  7. Turn right onto Prince George Avenue
    0.9 km
  8. Turn left onto Springs Road
    2.4 km
  9. Turn right onto Tonk Meter Way
    1.9 km
  10. Take the ramp slight left towards N17: Secunda
    0.9 km
  11. Merge slight right
    167.0 km
  12. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    1.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    56.2 km
  15. Turn left
    0.2 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.2 km
  17. Continue straight
    1.0 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork
    1.9 km
  19. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  21. Turn left
    0.4 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.5 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 5
Known total R221.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 5 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Routes ↩ 55 → Sofia Sofia to Johannesburg Sofia to Pretoria Sofia to Cape Town Sofia to Durban Johannesburg to 55 Pretoria to 55 Cape Town to 55
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
119.1 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 35 min • 1 hr 35 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
17.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
39.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
12.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 55
06:25 – 17:23
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R996.00
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.77
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R47.66
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,048.42
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Sofia Start: Sofia Lane -26.26506, 28.39069
Midpoint
119.1 km
Total: 238.3 km
Midpoint 119.1 km
238.3 km 3 hrs 11 min
Destination 55 -26.76268, 30.44233

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 238.3 km
Return-cycle span 476.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 9.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 119.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.26506, 28.39069
Midpoint -26.45820, 29.46871
End -26.76268, 30.44233
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around 55
1
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Sofia from 55? +
Sofia is about 238.3 km from 55 by road.
How long does it take from Sofia to 55? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Sofia to 55 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Sofia 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 Sofia to 55? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R398.88 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R400.76 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R444.34 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R447.94 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Sofia to 55? +
Yes. There are 5 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Sofia Lane
From Sofia To 55
Ottawa Lane
From Sofia To 55
Tonk Meter Way
From Sofia To 55
: Secunda
From Sofia To 55

Route Locations

Start area
Sofia, Gauteng
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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