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Distance from Main N3 to Mashishing

Main N3 to Mashishing is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 406.4 km in roughly 5 hrs 52 min.

N Main N3 → Mashishing
Road distance
406.4 km
R36
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
344.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 52 min
Start point
Main
End point
Pos Street
Return: 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
352 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R680.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R683.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R757.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R764.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R897.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R901.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,000.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,008.12
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,181.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,186.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,315.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,326.47
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
4° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
184° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.1747, 30.1761
End coords Destination point
-25.0886, 30.4197
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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406.4 km 5 hrs 52 min
Start Main N3
Finish Mashishing
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    192.8 km
  8. Turn right onto Fourie Street
    7.7 km
  9. Go straight
    101.9 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.2 km
  11. Turn right
    0.3 km
  12. Continue left
    0.3 km
  13. Merge slight right
    8.0 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  15. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    15.2 km
  16. Continue left
    49.3 km
  17. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    2.9 km
  18. Continue straight onto Freedom Street
    1.2 km
  19. Turn left onto Pos Street
    0.2 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 1
Known total R126.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Routes ↩ Mashishing → Main N3 Main N3 to Johannesburg Main N3 to Pretoria Main N3 to Cape Town Main N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Mashishing Pretoria to Mashishing Cape Town to Mashishing
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
203.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 56 min • 2 hrs 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
29.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
67.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
21.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mashishing
06:21 – 17:28
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 7 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 56 min
SunriseDawn break
06:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,698.85
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.13
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R81.28
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,788.27
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Main N3 Start: Main -28.17471, 30.17607
Midpoint
203.7 km
Total: 406.4 km
Midpoint 203.7 km
406.4 km 5 hrs 52 min
Destination Mashishing End: Pos Street -25.08861, 30.41972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 406.4 km
Return-cycle span 812.8 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 203.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.17471, 30.17607
Midpoint -26.64011, 29.97742
End -25.08861, 30.41972
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Mashishing
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Mashishing
6
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Questions 9
How far is Main N3 from Mashishing? +
Main N3 is about 406.4 km from Mashishing by road.
How long does it take from Main N3 to Mashishing? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Main N3 to Mashishing in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Main N3 to Mashishing? +
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 Mashishing? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R680.35 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R683.57 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R757.90 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R764.05 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Main N3 to Mashishing? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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Towns along the route

Main
From Main N3 To Mashishing
: Nelspruit
From Main N3 To Mashishing
Schoemanskloof
From Main N3 To Mashishing

Route Locations

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

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