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Distance from Construction Bypass to Main

N Construction Bypass → Main
Road distance
564.9 km
Provincial mix · R103
Construction Bypass to Main is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 564.9 km in roughly 7 hrs 34 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
222.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
2.53×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 34 min
Start point
Construction Bypass
Return: 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
454 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,078.74
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,083.21
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,313.85
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,321.98
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,423.33
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,429.24
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,733.55
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,744.28
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,872.81
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,880.58
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,280.98
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,295.11
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
96° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
276° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.4380, 27.6933
End coords Destination point
-29.6271, 29.9874
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 7 °C Construction Bypass Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 11 °C Main Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Construction Bypass → Main
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Car
564.9 km
7 hrs 34 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
564.9 km
~8 hrs 41 min
65 km/h avg
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565 km
~1 hr 7 min
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564.9 km 7 hrs 34 min
Start Construction Bypass
Finish Main
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Directions from Construction Bypass to Main via R103
Provincial road route R103
  1. Head on Construction Bypass
    0.5 km
  2. Turn left
    2.6 km
  3. Continue straight
    11.8 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn slight right
    6.4 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  6. Continue
    5.1 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Main South
    0.0 km
  8. Continue onto Main South
    0.9 km
  9. Continue straight onto Mpilo Boulevard
    6.0 km
  10. Turn left onto Maseru Bridge
    0.3 km
  11. Continue straight
    11.5 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    36.2 km
  13. Go straight
    0.5 km
  14. Turn left
    34.3 km
  15. Turn right
    42.1 km
  16. Turn right
    74.2 km
  17. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  18. Merge slight right
    194.2 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R103: Midmar
    0.3 km
  20. Turn left onto Prospect Road
    1.9 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
    2.1 km
  22. Turn right
    0.2 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn right
    34.0 km
  24. Turn right
    5.2 km
  25. Turn left
    0.4 km
  26. Turn left
    2.4 km
  27. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.2 km
  28. Turn right
    0.2 km
  29. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R701.00
Main toll road R103
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is R103.
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
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Main → Construction Bypass Construction Bypass to Johannesburg Construction Bypass to Pretoria Construction Bypass to Cape Town Construction Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to Main Pretoria to Main Cape Town to Main
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Halfway point
282.6 km
Maseru District to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 47 min • 3 hrs 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Maseru District to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
40.7 L needed
Indirect routing • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
94.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
30.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
39.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Main
06:38 – 17:14
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 36 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,361.49
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.30
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R112.99
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,485.78
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Construction Bypass Start: Construction Bypass -29.43797, 27.69331
Midpoint
282.6 km
Total: 564.9 km
Midpoint 282.6 km
564.9 km 7 hrs 34 min
Destination Main -29.62709, 29.98744

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Maseru District to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 564.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,129.9 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 34 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 282.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.43797, 27.69331
Midpoint -28.31226, 28.75978
End -29.62709, 29.98744
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Questions 9
How far is Construction Bypass from Main? +
Construction Bypass is about 564.9 km from Main by road.
How long does it take from Construction Bypass to Main? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Construction Bypass to Main 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 Construction Bypass to Main? +
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 Construction Bypass to Main? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,078.74 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,083.21 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,313.85 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,321.98 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Construction Bypass to Main? +
Yes. There are 12 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Mpilo Boulevard
From Construction Bypass To Main
Maseru Bridge
From Construction Bypass To Main
: Midmar
From Construction Bypass To Main
Howick
From Construction Bypass To Main

Route Locations

Start area
Construction Bypass, Maseru District
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Main, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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