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Distance from Vimy Ridge to 55 N2

Vimy Ridge to 55 N2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 837.0 km in roughly 10 hrs 17 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Vimy Ridge → 55 N2
Road distance
837.0 km
N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
599.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.40×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 17 min
Start point
Vimy Ridge
Return: 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
617 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,401.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,407.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,560.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,573.40
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,848.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,857.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,059.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,076.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,432.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,443.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,709.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,731.60
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
174° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
354° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2300, 28.1671
End coords Destination point
-31.5928, 28.7816
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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837.0 km 10 hrs 17 min
Start Vimy Ridge
Finish 55 N2
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Vimy Ridge
    0.2 km
  2. Continue left onto Vimy Ridge
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Lake Road
    1.0 km
  4. Continue straight onto Russel Road
    0.7 km
  5. Continue straight onto Wits Rifles Road
    1.8 km
  6. Go straight onto Black Reef Road
    0.8 km
  7. Turn right onto Grey Avenue
    1.2 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Durban
    0.6 km
  9. Merge slight right
    53.6 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork
    412.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.7 km
  12. Turn right onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.4 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Howick Road
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  15. Continue straight onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    2.4 km
  16. Turn right onto Alexandra Road
    2.5 km
  17. Turn slight right onto Reggie Hadebe Road
    142.1 km
  18. Take the ramp right
    0.5 km
  19. Merge slight right
    212.0 km
  20. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    0.9 km
  21. Turn left
    0.0 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 25
Known total R1,413.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 25 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Routes ↩ 55 N2 → Vimy Ridge Vimy Ridge to Johannesburg Vimy Ridge to Pretoria Vimy Ridge to Cape Town Vimy Ridge to Durban Johannesburg to 55 N2 Pretoria to 55 N2 Cape Town to 55 N2
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
419.0 km
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 8 min • 5 hrs 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
60.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
139.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
45.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
71.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 55 N2
06:38 – 17:23
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 35 min
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,498.46
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.74
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R167.39
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,682.59
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Vimy Ridge Start: Vimy Ridge -26.23004, 28.16714
Midpoint
419.0 km
Total: 837.0 km
Midpoint 419.0 km
837.0 km 10 hrs 17 min
Destination 55 N2 -31.59283, 28.78156

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 837.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,673.9 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 17 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 419.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.23004, 28.16714
Midpoint -29.23670, 30.01284
End -31.59283, 28.78156
Destination services

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Service groups 5
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around 55 N2
6
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around 55 N2
2
  • ABSA
    60 Sutherland Drive
  • FNB
    76 York Road
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around 55 N2
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 55 N2
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around 55 N2
1
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Questions 9
How far is Vimy Ridge from 55 N2? +
Vimy Ridge is about 837.0 km from 55 N2 by road.
How long does it take from Vimy Ridge to 55 N2? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 17 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Vimy Ridge to 55 N2 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 Vimy Ridge to 55 N2? +
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 Vimy Ridge to 55 N2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,401.06 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,407.69 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,560.75 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,573.40 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Vimy Ridge to 55 N2? +
Yes. There are 25 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

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From Vimy Ridge To 55 N2

Route Locations

Start area
Vimy Ridge, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
55 N2, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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