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Distance from Hendrina to Main

Hendrina to Main is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 492.2 km in roughly 6 hrs 11 min.

N Hendrina → Main
Road distance
492.2 km
305.8 mi • 265.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
386.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 11 min
Return: 12 hrs 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 11 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R823.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R827.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R917.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R925.32
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,087.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,092.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,211.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,220.91
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,430.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,437.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,593.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,606.46
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 11 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 26 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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492.2 km 6 hrs 11 min
Start Hendrina
Finish Main
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Church Street
    0.1 km
  3. Continue make a U-turn onto Church Street
    52.3 km
  4. Continue straight onto De Emigratie Street
    252.1 km
  5. Turn left
    2.6 km
  6. Turn right
    12.4 km
  7. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  8. Merge slight right
    124.9 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R103: Midmar
    0.3 km
  10. Turn left onto Prospect Road
    1.9 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
    2.1 km
  12. Turn right
    0.2 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    34.0 km
  14. Turn right
    5.2 km
  15. Turn left
    0.4 km
  16. Turn left
    2.4 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.2 km
  18. Turn right
    0.2 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R501.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
246.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 5 min • 3 hrs 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Hendrina → Main
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Hendrina
Destination area Arrival
Main, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Hendrina → Main
Hendrina Origin postcode
Not available
Main Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
199.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
215.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
119.8 km
Rev Related route set
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Main → Hendrina
Hendrina ↔ Main
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Hendrina -26.15833, 29.71611
Midpoint
246.6 km
Total: 492.2 km
Midpoint 246.6 km
492.2 km 6 hrs 11 min
Destination Main -29.62709, 29.98744

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 492.2 km
Return-cycle span 984.4 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 11 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 246.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.15833, 29.71611
Midpoint -28.14679, 29.97263
End -29.62709, 29.98744
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Questions 9
How far is Hendrina from Main? +
Hendrina is about 492.2 km from Main by road.
How long does it take from Hendrina to Main? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Hendrina to Main in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Hendrina 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 Hendrina to Main? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R823.96 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R827.86 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R917.88 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R925.32 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Hendrina to Main? +
Yes. There are 10 tollgates 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 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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Route Locations

Start area
Hendrina
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

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 199.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 215.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 119.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 253.6 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 337.0 km

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