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Distance from Main to Airport

Main to Airport is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 351.5 km in roughly 4 hrs 53 min.

N Main → Airport
Road distance
351.5 km
218.4 mi • 189.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
219.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.60×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 53 min
Return: 9 hrs 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 53 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
71.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R588.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R591.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R655.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R660.85
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R776.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R780.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R864.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R871.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,021.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,026.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,138.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,147.32
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Airport
11.2°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
9.1°C
Day range High / low
H 19° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
11%
Wind 10m wind speed
5 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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351.5 km 4 hrs 53 min
Start Main
Finish Airport
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left
    2.6 km
  3. Turn right
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right
    5.2 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    35.7 km
  6. Continue straight onto Zeederberg Road
    0.1 km
  7. Take the ramp left towards N3
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right
    129.3 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11
    0.5 km
  10. Turn right
    12.5 km
  11. Turn left
    2.5 km
  12. Turn right
    61.9 km
  13. Turn right
    26.4 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Victoria Street
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Victoria Street
    7.4 km
  16. Continue straight
    63.0 km
  17. Turn right
    2.2 km
  18. Turn left onto Wes Street
    1.0 km
  19. Turn right onto Airport
    0.2 km
  20. 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.
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
175.9 km
KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 26 min • 2 hrs 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Main → Airport
KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Main, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Airport, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Main → Airport
Main Origin postcode
Not available
Airport Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Richards Bay
3 other similar routes
Durban to Richards Bay Same province
196.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
58.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
75.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Airport → Main
Main ↔ Airport
Main to Johannesburg Related trip
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Main to Pretoria Related trip
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Main to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Main -29.62709, 29.98744
Midpoint
175.9 km
Total: 351.5 km
Midpoint 175.9 km
351.5 km 4 hrs 53 min
Destination Airport -27.78531, 30.78817

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 351.5 km
Return-cycle span 703.1 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 5.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 175.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.62709, 29.98744
Midpoint -28.58564, 29.61999
End -27.78531, 30.78817
Destination services

Available in Airport

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

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Airport
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 4 nearby matches around Airport
4
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Airport
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Airport
6
  • Engen
    Emmett Street, Vryheid
  • BP
    155 Kerk Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    231 Kerk Street, Vryheid, 3100, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell Select
    3100, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Engen
    Kerk Street, Vryheid
  • Engen
    Vryheid
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Airport
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Airport
1
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Questions 9
How far is Main from Airport? +
Main is about 351.5 km from Airport by road.
How long does it take from Main to Airport? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Main to Airport in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Main to Airport? +
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 to Airport? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R588.47 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R591.25 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R655.54 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R660.85 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Main to Airport? +
Yes. There are 10 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Durban to Richards Bay Same province
About 155.2 km Difference: 196.4 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 58.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 75.1 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Same province
About 112.2 km Difference: 239.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 20.9 km

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