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Distance from Main N3 to Main

Main N3 to Main is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 253.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 37 min.

N Main N3 → Main
Road distance
253.2 km
N3 R103
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
162.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.56×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 37 min
Start point
Main
Return: 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
217 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R423.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R425.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R472.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R476.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R559.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R561.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R623.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R628.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R735.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R739.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R819.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R826.42
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
186° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
6° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.1747, 30.1761
End coords Destination point
-29.6271, 29.9874
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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253.2 km 3 hrs 37 min
Start Main N3
Finish Main
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Main
    38.3 km
  2. Turn left
    27.3 km
  3. Turn left
    2.6 km
  4. Turn right
    12.4 km
  5. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  6. Merge slight right
    124.9 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R103: Midmar
    0.3 km
  8. Turn left onto Prospect Road
    1.9 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
    2.1 km
  10. Turn right
    0.2 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right
    34.0 km
  12. Turn right
    5.2 km
  13. Turn left
    0.4 km
  14. Turn left
    2.4 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.2 km
  16. Turn right
    0.2 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R501.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Routes ↩ Main → Main N3 Main N3 to Johannesburg Main N3 to Pretoria Main N3 to Cape Town Main N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Main Pretoria to Main Cape Town to Main
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
126.7 km
KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 48 min • 1 hr 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.2 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
42.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
64.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Main
06:29 – 17:23
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 15 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,058.42
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.06
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R50.64
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,114.13
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Main N3 Start: Main -28.17471, 30.17607
Midpoint
126.7 km
Total: 253.2 km
Midpoint 126.7 km
253.2 km 3 hrs 37 min
Destination Main -29.62709, 29.98744

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 253.2 km
Return-cycle span 506.4 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 6.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 126.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.17471, 30.17607
Midpoint -28.95638, 29.79501
End -29.62709, 29.98744
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Questions 9
How far is Main N3 from Main? +
Main N3 is about 253.2 km from Main by road.
How long does it take from Main N3 to Main? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Main N3 to Main in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Main N3 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 Main N3 to Main? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R423.88 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R425.88 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R472.19 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R476.02 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Main N3 to Main? +
Yes. There are 10 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

: Pietermaritzburg
From Main N3 To Main
: Midmar
From Main N3 To Main
Howick
From Main N3 To Main

Route Locations

Start area
Main N3, KwaZulu-Natal
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

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