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Distance from Kheis N5 to Main

N Kheis N5 → Main
Road distance
1639.3 km
Provincial mix · N1 / N5 / R103 / R355
Kheis N5 to Main is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,639.3 km in roughly 19 hrs 13 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,157.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.42×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
42
Info Travel board
Travel time
19 hrs 13 min
Return: 38 hrs 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1153 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
21 hrs 28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,130.06
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,143.04
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,812.25
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,835.86
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,129.94
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,147.07
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,030.06
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,061.20
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5,434.13
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5,456.67
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R6,618.50
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R6,659.48
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
88° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
268° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-30.4621, 17.9930
End coords Destination point
-29.6271, 29.9874
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 18 °C Kheis N5 Clear Sky View Forecast → 18 °C Main Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Kheis N5 → Main
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Car
1639.3 km
19 hrs 13 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1639.3 km
~25 hrs 13 min
65 km/h avg
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1,639 km
~3 hrs 16 min
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1639.3 km 1153 min
Start Kheis N5
Finish Main
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Directions from Kheis N5 to Main via N1 and N5
National highway route N1 N5
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Directions from Kheis N5 to Main via R355 and R103
Provincial road routes R355 R103
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Start your journey
    0.4 km
  2. Turn left
    7.4 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.2 km
  4. Continue straight onto Main Road
    0.3 km
  5. Turn left
    0.6 km
  6. Turn left
    113.2 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R355: Springbok
    0.7 km
  8. Turn right onto Kokerboom Road
    0.3 km
  9. Turn left onto Koeboegas Street
    0.4 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    161.7 km
  11. Continue straight onto Skool Street
    0.6 km
  12. Continue straight onto 4th Street
    171.1 km
  13. Turn left
    39.2 km
  14. Turn right onto Z.F. Mgcawu Street
    0.2 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right
    114.4 km
  16. Turn left
    281.6 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Schmidtsdrift Road
    3.6 km
  19. Continue straight onto Long Street
    1.7 km
  20. Turn right onto Bultfontein Road
    0.6 km
  21. Continue straight onto Dalham Road
    0.5 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Oliver Street
    0.1 km
  23. Continue onto Oliver Street
    4.0 km
  24. Continue straight onto Nathan Street
    150.5 km
  25. Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.6 km
  26. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    111.3 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  28. Turn right
    66.5 km
  29. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  30. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  31. Merge slight right
    194.2 km
  32. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R103: Midmar
    0.3 km
  33. Turn left onto Prospect Road
    1.9 km
  34. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
    2.1 km
  35. Turn right
    0.2 km
  36. At the end of the road, turn right
    34.0 km
  37. Turn right
    5.2 km
  38. Turn left
    0.4 km
  39. Turn left
    2.4 km
  40. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.2 km
  41. Turn right
    0.2 km
  42. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R779.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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 → Kheis N5 Kheis N5 to Johannesburg Kheis N5 to Pretoria Kheis N5 to Cape Town Kheis N5 to Durban Johannesburg to Main Pretoria to Main Cape Town to Main
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Halfway point
819.4 km
Northern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 36 min • 9 hrs 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Northern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
118.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
272.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
88.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
70.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Main
06:39 – 17:12
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 32 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,852.09
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R32.79
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R327.85
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,212.73
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kheis N5 -30.46205, 17.99299
Midpoint
819.4 km
Total: 1639.3 km
Midpoint 819.4 km
1639.3 km 1153 min
Destination Main -29.62709, 29.98744

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Northern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 1639.3 km
Return-cycle span 3278.6 km
Traversal time 1153 min
Maneuver count 42
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 819.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.46205, 17.99299
Midpoint -28.75096, 23.95598
End -29.62709, 29.98744
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Questions 9
How far is Kheis N5 from Main? +
Kheis N5 is about 1639.3 km from Main by road.
How long does it take from Kheis N5 to Main? +
The drive usually takes about 1153 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kheis N5 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 Kheis N5 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 Kheis N5 to Main? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,130.06 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,143.04 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,812.25 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,835.86 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kheis N5 to Main? +
Yes. There are 13 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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Route Locations

Start area
Kheis N5, Northern Cape
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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