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Distance from Kingsway to Main

Kingsway to Main is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 583.6 km in roughly 7 hrs 12 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Kingsway → Main
Road distance
583.6 km
362.6 mi • 315.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
370.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.57×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 12 min
Return: 14 hrs 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 12 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 57 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R976.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R981.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,088.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,097.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,288.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,295.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,435.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,447.51
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,696.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,704.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,889.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,904.62
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
7 hrs 12 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
7 hrs 27 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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583.6 km 7 hrs 12 min
Start Kingsway
Finish Main
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Kingsway
    0.5 km
  2. Turn right onto Parfitt Avenue
    0.4 km
  3. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    4.0 km
  4. Turn right towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    107.1 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  7. Turn right
    66.5 km
  8. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  9. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  10. Merge slight right
    194.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R103: Midmar
    0.3 km
  12. Turn left onto Prospect Road
    1.9 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
    2.1 km
  14. Turn right
    0.2 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right
    34.0 km
  16. Turn right
    5.2 km
  17. Turn left
    0.4 km
  18. Turn left
    2.4 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.2 km
  20. Turn right
    0.2 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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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.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
291.8 km
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 36 min • 3 hrs 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Kingsway → Main
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Kingsway, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Main, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kingsway → Main
Kingsway Origin postcode
Not available
Main Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
211.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
290.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
307.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Main → Kingsway
Kingsway ↔ Main
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Kingsway -29.11566, 26.20618
Midpoint
291.8 km
Total: 583.6 km
Midpoint 291.8 km
583.6 km 7 hrs 12 min
Destination Main -29.62709, 29.98744

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 583.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,167.1 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 12 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 291.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.11566, 26.20618
Midpoint -28.28978, 28.67548
End -29.62709, 29.98744
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Questions 9
How far is Kingsway from Main? +
Kingsway is about 583.6 km from Main by road.
How long does it take from Kingsway to Main? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kingsway 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 Kingsway 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 Kingsway to Main? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R976.89 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R981.52 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,088.24 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,097.06 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kingsway 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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Towns along the route

: Kroonstad
From Kingsway To Main
Western Bypass
From Kingsway To Main
: Senekal
From Kingsway To Main
Theunissen
From Kingsway To Main
: Midmar
From Kingsway To Main
Howick
From Kingsway To Main

Route Locations

Start area
Kingsway, Free State
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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 211.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 290.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 307.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 345.0 km
Bloemfontein to Welkom Overlapping province
About 135.4 km Difference: 448.2 km

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