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Distance from D490 Ruiri Isiolo to Main

D490 Ruiri Isiolo to Main is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 4,579.2 km in roughly 58 hrs 43 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N D490 Ruiri Isiolo → Main
Road distance
4,579.2 km
2,845.4 mi • 2,472.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
3,409.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.34×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
143
Info Travel board
Travel time
58 hrs 43 min
Return: 117 hrs 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
58 hrs 43 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 29 planned rest stops
65 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R7,665.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R7,701.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R8,539.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R8,608.59
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R10,114.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R10,162.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R11,267.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R11,358.56
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R13,308.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R13,371.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R14,825.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R14,945.47
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Main
8.2°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
6.0°C
Day range High / low
H 15° • L 4°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
3 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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4,579.2 km 58 hrs 43 min
Start D490 Ruiri Isiolo
Finish Main
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  1. Head on D490 Ruiri-Isiolo
    0.0 km
  2. Continue make a U-turn onto D490 Ruiri-Isiolo
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right
    6.9 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Meru-Maua Road
    4.5 km
  5. Turn left onto Embu-Meru Highway
    1.0 km
  6. Continue straight onto Meru-Nairobi Highway
    0.6 km
  7. Continue right onto Meru-Nairobi Highway
    4.2 km
  8. Continue straight onto Meru-Nairobi Highway
    91.4 km
  9. Continue straight onto Embu-Nairobi Highway
    41.8 km
  10. Take the ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  11. Merge slight right
    78.9 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left onto Thika Road
    0.3 km
  13. Continue make a U-turn onto Thika Road
    0.3 km
  14. Take the ramp slight right onto Thika Road
    0.1 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Thika Road
    0.6 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left onto Thika Road
    0.7 km
  17. Turn slight left
    0.6 km
  18. Go straight onto Outer Ring Road
    0.5 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork onto Outer Ring Road
    9.6 km
  20. Continue straight onto Airport South Road
    0.7 km
  21. Turn slight left onto Airport North Road
    1.2 km
  22. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork towards A8
    0.4 km
  24. Merge slight right onto Mombasa Road
    13.6 km
  25. Keep slight left at the fork onto Mombasa Road towards A104
    0.9 km
  26. Keep slight left at the fork onto Nairobi-Namanga Road
    0.8 km
  27. Continue straight onto Namanga Road
    15.5 km
  28. Continue straight onto Nairobi-Namanga Road
    119.8 km
  29. Continue straight onto Arusha Road
    99.5 km
  30. Turn right
    0.1 km
  31. Go straight onto Northwest Arusha Bypass Road
    5.0 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  33. Continue
    168.1 km
  34. Continue left
    5.2 km
  35. At the end of the road, turn left
    52.3 km
  36. Go straight
    25.9 km
  37. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  38. Continue
    0.0 km
  39. Turn slight left
    136.4 km
  40. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  41. Continue
    17.4 km
  42. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Arusha Road
    0.1 km
  43. Continue onto Arusha Road
    0.6 km
  44. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  45. Continue
    2.2 km
  46. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  47. Continue
    1.2 km
  48. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  49. Continue
    18.6 km
  50. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  51. Continue
    215.6 km
  52. Go straight
    4.2 km
  53. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  54. Continue
    5.7 km
  55. Keep slight left at the fork onto Dodoma Highway
    6.1 km
  56. Turn left
    0.2 km
  57. Turn right
    0.9 km
  58. Continue straight
    0.8 km
  59. Turn left onto Utalii Road
    0.0 km
  60. Turn right
    0.3 km
  61. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.5 km
  62. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  63. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.2 km
  64. At the end of the road, turn right
    159.1 km
  65. Keep slight right at the fork
    160.5 km
  66. Continue left
    41.5 km
  67. Turn slight left
    61.4 km
  68. Continue straight
    45.6 km
  69. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  70. Continue
    221.4 km
  71. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  72. Continue
    0.6 km
  73. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Glyn Jones Road
    0.0 km
  74. Continue onto Glyn Jones Road
    0.6 km
  75. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  76. Continue
    29.2 km
  77. Go straight
    12.5 km
  78. Turn right
    292.7 km
  79. Merge left
    5.8 km
  80. Turn right
    143.4 km
  81. Turn left
    4.6 km
  82. Turn right
    61.2 km
  83. At the end of the road, turn right
    57.4 km
  84. Continue straight
    113.0 km
  85. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  86. Continue
    14.5 km
  87. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  88. Continue
    1.6 km
  89. Go straight onto Kilometro_18
    83.4 km
  90. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  91. Continue
    49.1 km
  92. Continue straight
    227.8 km
  93. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto ED Mnangagwa Road
    0.0 km
  94. Continue onto ED Mnangagwa Road
    5.0 km
  95. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto ED Mnangagwa Road
    0.0 km
  96. Continue onto ED Mnangagwa Road
    2.2 km
  97. Continue straight onto Enterprise Road
    0.6 km
  98. Turn right onto Samora Machel Avenue
    2.4 km
  99. Turn left onto Abdel Gamal Nasser Road
    2.2 km
  100. Take the exit ramp left
    0.3 km
  101. Continue straight onto Simon Mazorodze Road
    5.1 km
  102. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Simon Mazorodze Road
    0.0 km
  103. Continue onto Simon Mazorodze Road
    131.8 km
  104. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.2 km
  105. Continue
    2.5 km
  106. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  107. Continue
    145.9 km
  108. Continue straight onto Josiah Tongogara Road
    4.2 km
  109. Turn right onto Robert Mugabe Way
    0.9 km
  110. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    1.2 km
  111. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  112. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    280.5 km
  113. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  114. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    4.1 km
  115. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  116. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.9 km
  117. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  118. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.3 km
  119. Continue straight
    90.9 km
  120. Keep slight left at the fork
    3.3 km
  121. Go straight
    10.8 km
  122. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  123. Continue
    5.0 km
  124. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  125. Continue
    383.2 km
  126. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  127. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  128. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  129. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  130. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  131. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  132. Keep slight left at the fork
    395.9 km
  133. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R103: Midmar
    0.3 km
  134. Turn left onto Prospect Road
    1.9 km
  135. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
    2.1 km
  136. Turn right
    0.2 km
  137. At the end of the road, turn right
    34.0 km
  138. Turn right
    5.2 km
  139. Turn left
    0.4 km
  140. Turn left
    2.4 km
  141. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.2 km
  142. Turn right
    0.2 km
  143. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 68
Known total R2,581.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 68 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 13 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
2,295.5 km
Meru to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
29 hrs 21 min • 29 hrs 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Meru to KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
D490 Ruiri Isiolo → Main
Meru to KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
D490 Ruiri Isiolo, Meru
Destination area Arrival
Main, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
D490 Ruiri Isiolo → Main
D490 Ruiri Isiolo Origin postcode
Not available
Main Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Meru to KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
4,302.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
4,286.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
4,206.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Main → D490 Ruiri Isiolo
D490 Ruiri Isiolo ↔ Main
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin D490 Ruiri Isiolo 0.15223, 37.65679
Midpoint
2,295.5 km
Total: 4,579.2 km
Midpoint 2,295.5 km
4,579.2 km 58 hrs 43 min
Destination Main -29.62709, 29.98744

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Meru to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 4,579.2 km
Return-cycle span 9,158.5 km
Traversal time 58 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 143
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 2,295.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start 0.15223, 37.65679
Midpoint -14.54382, 34.68516
End -29.62709, 29.98744
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Questions 9
How far is D490 Ruiri Isiolo from Main? +
D490 Ruiri Isiolo is about 4,579.2 km from Main by road.
How long does it take from D490 Ruiri Isiolo to Main? +
The drive usually takes about 58 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from D490 Ruiri Isiolo 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 D490 Ruiri Isiolo 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 D490 Ruiri Isiolo to Main? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R7,665.64 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R7,701.90 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R8,539.35 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R8,608.59 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from D490 Ruiri Isiolo to Main? +
Yes. There are 68 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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D490 Ruiri-Isiolo
From D490 Ruiri Isiolo To Main
A104
From D490 Ruiri Isiolo To Main
Kilometro_18
From D490 Ruiri Isiolo To Main
Robert Mugabe Way
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: Johannesburg
From D490 Ruiri Isiolo To Main
: Germiston
From D490 Ruiri Isiolo To Main
Durban
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Roodepoort
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Bloemfontein
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ern Bypass
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Route Locations

Start area
D490 Ruiri Isiolo, Meru
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

Distance comparisons

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Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 4,302.8 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 4,286.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 4,206.8 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 4,424.7 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 4,424.1 km

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