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Distance from Main 1 to Midmar

Main 1 to Midmar is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 979.2 km in roughly 9 hrs 55 min.

N Main 1 → Midmar
Road distance
979.2 km
608.5 mi • 528.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
693.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.41×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 55 min
Return: 19 hrs 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 hrs 55 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
98.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,639.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,646.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,826.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,840.88
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,162.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,173.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,409.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,428.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,845.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,859.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,170.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,195.96
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
9 hrs 55 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
10 hrs 10 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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979.2 km 9 hrs 55 min
Start Main 1
Finish Midmar
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head northeast
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Main
    0.6 km
  5. Turn left onto R81
    4.1 km
  6. Turn right onto R578
    72.1 km
  7. Turn sharp left onto D4
    26.9 km
  8. Turn left onto N1
    362.1 km
  9. Keep left
    20.5 km
  10. Keep left
    0.3 km
  11. Keep left
    22.8 km
  12. Keep left onto N3
    58.8 km
  13. Keep left onto N3
    47.2 km
  14. Keep left
    1.0 km
  15. Turn right onto R26
    0.0 km
  16. Turn sharp left
    152.6 km
  17. Keep left
    0.4 km
  18. Keep left
    0.9 km
  19. Continue straight onto N3
    198.3 km
  20. Keep left
    0.5 km
  21. Keep right
    0.0 km
  22. Turn sharp left onto Zeederberg Road, R103
    1.6 km
  23. Turn left onto R103
    0.2 km
  24. Turn right onto R617
    4.6 km
  25. Turn right
    0.6 km
  26. Keep left
    2.5 km
  27. Keep left
    0.0 km
  28. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  29. Arrive at your destination, on the right
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 65
Known total R2,449.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 65 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 13 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
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
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
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
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
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
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
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
489.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 57 min • 4 hrs 57 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Main 1 → Midmar
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Main 1, Limpopo
Destination area Arrival
Midmar
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Main 1 → Midmar
Main 1 Origin postcode
Not available
Midmar 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 Overlapping province
686.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
702.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
606.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Midmar → Main 1
Main 1 ↔ Midmar
Main 1 to Johannesburg Related trip
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Main 1 to Pretoria Related trip
Open
Main 1 to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Main 1 -23.30961, 30.69255
Midpoint
489.6 km
Total: 979.2 km
Midpoint 489.6 km
979.2 km 9 hrs 55 min
Destination Midmar -29.52528, 30.18833

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 979.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,958.5 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 55 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 489.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.30961, 30.69255
Midpoint -26.06519, 28.10929
End -29.52528, 30.18833
Destination services

Available in Midmar

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Service groups 3
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Midmar
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Midmar
1
  • PEP
    12 Harvard Street, Howick, 3290, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 5 nearby matches around Midmar
5
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Questions 9
How far is Main 1 from Midmar? +
Main 1 is about 979.2 km from Midmar by road.
How long does it take from Main 1 to Midmar? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Main 1 to Midmar 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 Main 1 to Midmar? +
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 Main 1 to Midmar? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,639.23 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,646.99 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,826.07 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,840.88 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Main 1 to Midmar? +
Yes. There are 65 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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Route Locations

Start area
Main 1, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Midmar
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 Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 686.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 702.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 606.8 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 824.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 740.7 km

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