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Distance from Tirupati Bypass to Salem Bypass

N Tirupati Bypass → Salem Bypass
Road distance
281.8 km
Tirupati Bypass to Salem Bypass is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 281.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 52 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
241.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
49
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 52 min
Start point
Tirupati Bypass
End point
Salem Bypass
Return: 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
232 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R537.99
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R540.22
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R655.24
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R659.30
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R709.84
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R712.79
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R864.55
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R869.90
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R934.00
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R937.88
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,137.57
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,144.61
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
208° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
28° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
13.5741, 79.2716
End coords Destination point
11.6615, 78.2267
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 28 °C Tirupati Bypass Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 27 °C Salem Bypass Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Tirupati Bypass → Salem Bypass
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Car
281.8 km
3 hrs 52 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
281.8 km
~4 hrs 20 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
282 km
~33 min
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281.8 km 3 hrs 52 min
Start Tirupati Bypass
Finish Salem Bypass
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  1. Head on Tirupati Bypass
    4.0 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.8 km
  3. Turn right
    0.0 km
  4. Turn right
    0.5 km
  5. Take the ramp straight
    0.3 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Tirupati Bypass
    10.4 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left
    4.2 km
  8. Turn left
    1.4 km
  9. Turn right
    0.9 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn left
    15.3 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.5 km
  12. Merge slight right onto National Highway 140
    24.3 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.0 km
  14. Take the ramp left
    0.2 km
  15. Turn slight left
    0.2 km
  16. Turn right
    16.8 km
  17. Continue straight onto Chittoor - Gudiyattam Road
    20.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Pallikonda - Palamaneri Road
    1.3 km
  19. Turn right
    1.1 km
  20. Turn right
    0.6 km
  21. Turn left onto Gudiyatham - Gadambur - Kailasagiri - Vaniyambadi Road
    3.4 km
  22. Turn slight left onto Madanur - Gudiyatham Road
    2.4 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork onto Madanur - Gudiyatham Road
    2.6 km
  24. Turn right
    0.4 km
  25. Take the ramp right
    35.4 km
  26. Take the exit ramp slight left onto Road to Yelagiri, Tirupattur, Jolarpet
    0.4 km
  27. Merge slight right onto Salem - Thirupathur - Vaniyambadi Road
    0.0 km
  28. Keep slight left at the fork onto Salem - Thirupathur - Vaniyambadi Road
    16.3 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Salem - Thirupathur - Vaniyambadi Road
    0.0 km
  30. Continue onto Salem - Thirupathur - Vaniyambadi Road
    3.9 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  32. Continue
    25.5 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Salem - Thirupathur - Vaniyambadi Road
    0.0 km
  34. Continue onto Salem - Thirupathur - Vaniyambadi Road
    26.3 km
  35. Turn right onto Harur Bypass Road
    2.4 km
  36. Continue slight right onto Salem - Thirupathur - Vaniyambadi Road
    6.9 km
  37. Turn right onto Mallapuram - Gopinathampatti Road
    3.2 km
  38. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  39. Turn slight right
    1.8 km
  40. Turn left onto Pappireddipatti - Pallipatti - Thenkaraikottai - Morappur Road
    5.5 km
  41. At the end of the road, turn right onto Salem - Thirupathur - Vaniyambadi Road
    36.0 km
  42. Turn left
    0.1 km
  43. Turn left onto Salem Villupuram National Highway
    0.8 km
  44. Continue straight onto Salem Villupuram National Highway
    1.8 km
  45. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  46. Turn sharp right onto bypass road;Salem Villupuram
    0.7 km
  47. Continue straight onto bypass road
    0.8 km
  48. Continue straight onto Salem Bypass
    1.8 km
  49. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
141.3 km
Andhra Pradesh to Tamil Nadu
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 56 min • 1 hr 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Andhra Pradesh to Tamil Nadu
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
46.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Salem Bypass
02:22 – 15:03
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
12 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
02:22
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,177.72
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.64
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R56.35
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,239.70
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (31)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Tirupati Bypass Start: Tirupati Bypass 13.57408, 79.27160
Midpoint
141.3 km
Total: 281.8 km
Midpoint 141.3 km
281.8 km 3 hrs 52 min
Destination Salem Bypass End: Salem Bypass 11.66152, 78.22675

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Andhra Pradesh to Tamil Nadu
One-way road span 281.8 km
Return-cycle span 563.5 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 49
Maneuver density 17.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 141.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start 13.57408, 79.27160
Midpoint 12.70559, 78.64811
End 11.66152, 78.22675
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Questions 9
How far is Tirupati Bypass from Salem Bypass? +
Tirupati Bypass is about 281.8 km from Salem Bypass by road.
How long does it take from Tirupati Bypass to Salem Bypass? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Tirupati Bypass to Salem Bypass in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Tirupati Bypass to Salem Bypass? +
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 Tirupati Bypass to Salem Bypass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R537.99 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R540.22 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R655.24 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R659.30 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Tirupati Bypass to Salem Bypass? +
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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Route Locations

Start area
Tirupati Bypass, Andhra Pradesh
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Salem Bypass, Tamil Nadu
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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