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Distance from Main N3 to Midmar

Main N3 to Midmar is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 218.8 km in roughly 2 hrs 51 min.

N Main N3 → Midmar
Road distance
218.8 km
N3 R103
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
150.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.46×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 51 min
Start point
Main
Return: 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
171 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R366.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R367.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R407.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R411.26
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R483.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R485.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R538.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R542.63
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R635.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R638.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R708.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R713.99
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
180° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
360° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.1747, 30.1761
End coords Destination point
-29.5253, 30.1883
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

218.8 km 2 hrs 51 min
Start Main N3
Finish Midmar
Map key
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
    4.6 km
  12. Turn right
    3.1 km
  13. Turn left
    0.0 km
  14. Turn left
    0.1 km
  15. 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 ↩ Midmar → Main N3 Main N3 to Johannesburg Main N3 to Pretoria Main N3 to Cape Town Main N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Midmar Pretoria to Midmar Cape Town to Midmar
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
109.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 25 min • 1 hr 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
15.8 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
36.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
11.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Midmar
06:28 – 17:23
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 35 min
SunriseDawn break
06:28
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R914.43
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.38
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R43.75
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R962.56
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (4)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Main N3 Start: Main -28.17471, 30.17607
Midpoint
109.5 km
Total: 218.8 km
Midpoint 109.5 km
218.8 km 2 hrs 51 min
Destination Midmar -29.52528, 30.18833

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 218.8 km
Return-cycle span 437.5 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 6.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 109.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.17471, 30.17607
Midpoint -28.82675, 29.70146
End -29.52528, 30.18833
Destination services

Available in Midmar

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 3
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Midmar
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Midmar
1
  • PEP
    12 Harvard Street, Howick, 3290, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 5 nearby matches around Midmar
5
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Questions 9
How far is Main N3 from Midmar? +
Main N3 is about 218.8 km from Midmar by road.
How long does it take from Main N3 to Midmar? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Main N3 to Midmar in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Main N3 to Midmar? +
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 Midmar? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R366.21 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R367.94 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R407.95 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R411.26 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Main N3 to Midmar? +
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

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

Route Locations

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

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