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Distance from Main N3 to Giyani

Main N3 to Giyani is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 784.9 km in roughly 9 hrs 26 min.

N Main N3 → Giyani
Road distance
784.9 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
543.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.45×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 26 min
Start point
Main
Return: 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
566 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,313.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,320.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,463.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,475.59
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,733.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,741.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,931.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,946.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,281.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,291.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,541.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,561.80
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
6° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
186° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.1747, 30.1761
End coords Destination point
-23.3153, 30.7256
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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784.9 km 9 hrs 26 min
Start Main N3
Finish Giyani
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Main
    2.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Uithoek Street
    1.4 km
  3. Continue straight onto Karel Landman Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Biggar Street
    0.7 km
  5. Continue right onto Biggar Street
    3.1 km
  6. Turn left
    17.3 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    243.4 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    48.2 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    4.1 km
  11. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Street
    6.9 km
  12. Continue straight onto Kerk Street
    77.5 km
  13. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  14. Turn right onto Hereford Street
    115.6 km
  15. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Drive
    19.3 km
  16. Take the ramp straight
    1.0 km
  17. Merge slight right
    135.8 km
  18. Turn right
    27.0 km
  19. Turn right
    72.1 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn left
    4.1 km
  21. Turn right onto Main
    1.4 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    0.2 km
  24. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  26. Continue
    2.2 km
  27. Turn left
    0.7 km
  28. Turn right
    0.1 km
  29. Turn left
    0.1 km
  30. Turn right
    0.2 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 7
Known total R430.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 7 toll points from our database.
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Routes ↩ Giyani → Main N3 Main N3 to Johannesburg Main N3 to Pretoria Main N3 to Cape Town Main N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Giyani Pretoria to Giyani Cape Town to Giyani
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
393.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 43 min • 4 hrs 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
56.5 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
130.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
42.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Giyani
06:17 – 17:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 11 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 1 min
SunriseDawn break
06:17
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,280.98
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.70
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R156.98
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,453.67
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Main N3 Start: Main -28.17471, 30.17607
Midpoint
393.2 km
Total: 784.9 km
Midpoint 393.2 km
784.9 km 9 hrs 26 min
Destination Giyani -23.31528, 30.72556

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 784.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,569.8 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 26 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 393.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.17471, 30.17607
Midpoint -25.26798, 29.41458
End -23.31528, 30.72556
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Clothing stores Supermarkets
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Giyani
2
  • PEP
    1-5 Main Road, Giyani, 0826, Limpopo
  • PEP
    Main Road, Giyani, 0826, Limpopo
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Giyani
2
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Questions 9
How far is Main N3 from Giyani? +
Main N3 is about 784.9 km from Giyani by road.
How long does it take from Main N3 to Giyani? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Main N3 to Giyani 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 N3 to Giyani? +
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 N3 to Giyani? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,313.96 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,320.18 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,463.73 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,475.59 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Main N3 to Giyani? +
Yes. There are 7 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Main N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Giyani
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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