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Distance from Giyani to Main

N Giyani → Main
Road distance
1,014.6 km
Highway dominant · N1 / R103
Giyani to Main is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,014.6 km in roughly 11 hrs 47 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
705.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.44×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs 47 min
Return: 23 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
707 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
13 hrs 2 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,983.99
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,986.18
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,975.95
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,045.35
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,617.76
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,620.65
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,607.16
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,698.72
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,444.42
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,448.23
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,430.47
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,550.95
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
186° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
6° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.3153, 30.7256
End coords Destination point
-29.6271, 29.9874
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 19 °C Giyani Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 19 °C Main Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Giyani → Main
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Car
1,014.6 km
11 hrs 47 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1,014.6 km
~15 hrs 36 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from Giyani to Main

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Convenience store Near Giyani

Quickshop

Elim 71 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Giyani

Corner Bakery

Polokwane, 0699 140 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Bonjour

Roodeplaat, 0186 356 km from start
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Food & drink Before halfway

Sungardens Coffee Shop

18 Twig Street 367 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Shell Select

Atterbury Road, Pretoria, 0081, Gauteng 370 km from start
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Food & drink Before halfway

Polfyntjie tuisnywerhein home industry

73B 13th Street, Pretoria, 0081 370 km from start
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Fuel stations Before halfway

Shell

1680, Gauteng 391 km from start
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Fuel stations Before halfway

Shell

1685, Gauteng 398 km from start
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Food & drink Before halfway

Fournos Bakery

Regent Street 414 km from start
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Food & drink Before halfway

Charlie Catue

Smith Road 414 km from start
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Fuel stations Before halfway

Shell

11 Andries Pretorius Road, Alberton, 1449, Gauteng 419 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Bonjour

Heidelberg, 1441 423 km from start
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Convenience store Around halfway

Quickshop

Villiers 463 km from start
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Convenience store Around halfway

Quickshop

Villiers 463 km from start
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Fuel stations Approaching Main

Shell

Estcourt, 3310, KwaZulu-Natal 631 km from start
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Route

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1,014.6 km 11 hrs 47 min
Start Giyani
Finish Main
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Giyani to Main via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Directions from Giyani to Main via R103
    Provincial road route R103
  3. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left
    0.7 km
  7. Turn right
    2.2 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    0.4 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  11. Continue
    0.1 km
  12. Continue straight onto Main
    1.3 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn left
    4.1 km
  14. Turn right
    72.1 km
  15. Turn left
    26.9 km
  16. Turn left
    361.3 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  18. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  21. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  22. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork
    395.9 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R103: Midmar
    0.3 km
  25. Turn left onto Prospect Road
    1.9 km
  26. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
    2.1 km
  27. Turn right
    0.2 km
  28. At the end of the road, turn right
    34.0 km
  29. Turn right
    5.2 km
  30. Turn left
    0.4 km
  31. Turn left
    2.4 km
  32. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.2 km
  33. Turn right
    0.2 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 67
Known total R2,519.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 67 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.
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
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Routes ↩ Main → Giyani Giyani to Johannesburg Giyani to Pretoria Giyani to Cape Town Giyani to Durban Johannesburg to Main Pretoria to Main Cape Town to Main
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
508.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 53 min • 5 hrs 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
73.0 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
168.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
54.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Main
06:52 – 17:07
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:59
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 15 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 37 min
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,240.85
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R20.29
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R202.91
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,464.05
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (25)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Giyani -23.31528, 30.72556
Midpoint
508.1 km
Total: 1,014.6 km
Midpoint 508.1 km
1,014.6 km 11 hrs 47 min
Destination Main -29.62709, 29.98744

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,014.6 km
Return-cycle span 2,029.1 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 508.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.31528, 30.72556
Midpoint -26.18737, 28.13430
End -29.62709, 29.98744
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Giyani from Main? +
Giyani is about 1,014.6 km from Main by road.
How long does it take from Giyani to Main? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Giyani 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 Giyani 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 Giyani to Main? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,041.70 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,049.73 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,039.50 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,137.39 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Giyani to Main? +
Yes. There are 67 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg
From Giyani To Main
: Germiston
From Giyani To Main
Durban
From Giyani To Main
Roodepoort
From Giyani To Main
Bloemfontein
From Giyani To Main
ern Bypass
From Giyani To Main
: Midmar
From Giyani To Main
Howick
From Giyani To Main

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