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Distance from Main 1 to Tshisa

N Main 1 → Tshisa
Road distance
1275.9 km
Highway dominant · N1
Main 1 to Tshisa is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,275.9 km in roughly 15 hrs 23 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
823.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.55×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 23 min
Return: 30 hrs 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
923 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,567.58
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,577.68
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,564.82
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,687.92
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,387.78
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,401.11
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,384.14
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,546.56
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R4,457.60
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R4,475.14
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R4,452.82
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,666.53
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
194° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
14° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.3096, 30.6926
End coords Destination point
-30.4828, 28.6447
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 21 °C Main 1 Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 13 °C Tshisa Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Main 1 → Tshisa
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Car
1275.9 km
15 hrs 23 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1275.9 km
~19 hrs 37 min
65 km/h avg
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Places from Main 1 to Tshisa

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Convenience store Near Main 1

Quickshop

Elim 67 km from start
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Convenience store Near Main 1

Bonjour

N1, Louis Trichardt, 0920 93 km from start
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Food & drink Near Main 1

Corner Bakery

Polokwane, 0699 137 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Main 1

Bonjour

Roodeplaat, 0186 354 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Main 1

Bonjour

Roodeplaat, 0186 354 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Main 1

Sungardens Coffee Shop

18 Twig Street 366 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Main 1

Shell Select

Atterbury Road, Pretoria, 0081, Gauteng 368 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Main 1

Polfyntjie tuisnywerhein home industry

73B 13th Street, Pretoria, 0081 369 km from start
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Fuel stations Soon after Main 1

Shell

1680, Gauteng 389 km from start
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Fuel stations Soon after Main 1

Shell

1685, Gauteng 396 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Main 1

Fournos Bakery

Regent Street 412 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Main 1

Charlie Catue

Smith Road 412 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Main 1

Bonjour

Heidelberg, 1441 422 km from start
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Convenience store Past halfway

Shell Select

3201, KwaZulu-Natal 695 km from start
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Convenience store Past halfway

Shell Select

3201, KwaZulu-Natal 701 km from start
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Route

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1275.9 km 923 min
Start Main 1
Finish Tshisa
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Main 1 to Tshisa via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left
    0.0 km
  4. Turn left
    0.2 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main
    0.6 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left
    4.1 km
  7. Turn right
    72.1 km
  8. Turn left
    26.9 km
  9. Turn left
    361.3 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork
    412.8 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.7 km
  18. Turn right onto Peter Brown Drive
    0.4 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Howick Road
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Howick Road
    2.8 km
  21. Continue straight onto Chief Albert Luthuli Road
    2.4 km
  22. Turn right onto Alexandra Road
    2.5 km
  23. Turn slight right onto Reggie Hadebe Road
    142.1 km
  24. Take the ramp right
    0.5 km
  25. Merge slight right
    37.4 km
  26. Turn right
    0.4 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  28. Continue
    0.3 km
  29. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  30. Turn left
    2.8 km
  31. Turn left onto The Avenue
    93.6 km
  32. Turn left onto Mngcisane Road
    8.0 km
  33. Turn sharp right
    0.4 km
  34. Turn left
    0.1 km
  35. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 63
Known total R2,389.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 63 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.
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
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
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Routes ↩ Tshisa → Main 1 Main 1 to Johannesburg Main 1 to Pretoria Main 1 to Cape Town Main 1 to Durban Johannesburg to Tshisa Pretoria to Tshisa Cape Town to Tshisa
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
638.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 41 min • 7 hrs 41 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
91.9 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
212.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
68.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
64.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Tshisa
06:57 – 17:10
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:04
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 13 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 45 min
SunriseDawn break
06:57
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,333.17
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R25.52
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R255.18
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,613.87
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (25)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Main 1 -23.30961, 30.69255
Midpoint
638.8 km
Total: 1275.9 km
Midpoint 638.8 km
1275.9 km 923 min
Destination Tshisa -30.48278, 28.64472

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1275.9 km
Return-cycle span 2551.8 km
Traversal time 923 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 638.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.30961, 30.69255
Midpoint -27.21057, 28.72694
End -30.48278, 28.64472
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Main 1 from Tshisa? +
Main 1 is about 1275.9 km from Tshisa by road.
How long does it take from Main 1 to Tshisa? +
The drive usually takes about 923 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Main 1 to Tshisa 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 Tshisa? +
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 Tshisa? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,567.58 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,577.68 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,564.82 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,687.92 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Main 1 to Tshisa? +
Yes. There are 63 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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