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Distance from Main 1 to Scottburgh

Main 1 to Scottburgh is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,098.9 km in roughly 12 hrs 18 min.

N Main 1 → Scottburgh
Road distance
1,098.9 km
682.8 mi • 593.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
775.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.42×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 18 min
Return: 24 hrs 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
12 hrs 18 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,839.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,848.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,049.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,065.91
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,427.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,438.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,703.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,725.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,193.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,208.89
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,557.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,586.65
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
12 hrs 18 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
12 hrs 33 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,098.9 km 12 hrs 18 min
Start Main 1
Finish Scottburgh
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main
    0.6 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    4.1 km
  6. Turn right
    72.1 km
  7. Turn left
    26.9 km
  8. Turn left
    361.3 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork
    437.2 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  17. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  18. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  19. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  20. Merge slight right
    22.2 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Dududu
    0.7 km
  22. Turn left onto Dududu Road
    0.9 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.4 km
  24. Turn sharp left onto Airth Street
    0.7 km
  25. Turn left
    0.1 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
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
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
550.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 9 min • 6 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Main 1 → Scottburgh
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Main 1, Limpopo
Destination area Arrival
Scottburgh
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Main 1 → Scottburgh
Main 1 Origin postcode
Not available
Scottburgh 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
805.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
822.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
726.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Scottburgh → Main 1
Main 1 ↔ Scottburgh
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
550.4 km
Total: 1,098.9 km
Midpoint 550.4 km
1,098.9 km 12 hrs 18 min
Destination Scottburgh -30.28604, 30.75437

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,098.9 km
Return-cycle span 2,197.9 km
Traversal time 12 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 550.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.30961, 30.69255
Midpoint -26.50114, 28.38208
End -30.28604, 30.75437
Destination services

Available in Scottburgh

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Scottburgh
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Scottburgh
1
  • Shell
    162 Scott Street, 4180, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Scottburgh
3
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Main 1 from Scottburgh? +
Main 1 is about 1,098.9 km from Scottburgh by road.
How long does it take from Main 1 to Scottburgh? +
The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Main 1 to Scottburgh 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 Scottburgh? +
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 Scottburgh? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,839.62 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,848.32 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,049.30 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,065.91 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Main 1 to Scottburgh? +
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

Main
From Main 1 To Scottburgh
: Johannesburg
From Main 1 To Scottburgh
: Germiston
From Main 1 To Scottburgh
Durban
From Main 1 To Scottburgh
Roodepoort
From Main 1 To Scottburgh
Bloemfontein
From Main 1 To Scottburgh
ern Bypass
From Main 1 To Scottburgh
: Umumbulu
From Main 1 To Scottburgh
Richmond
From Main 1 To Scottburgh
Dududu
From Main 1 To Scottburgh

Route Locations

Start area
Main 1, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Scottburgh
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: 805.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 822.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 726.5 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 860.4 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 944.4 km

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