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Distance from Main to Bergville

Main to Bergville is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 181.5 km in roughly 2 hrs 37 min.

N Main → Bergville
Road distance
181.5 km
N3 R74
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
117.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.55×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 37 min
End point
Kingsway
Return: 5 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
157 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R303.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R305.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R338.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R341.26
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R400.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R402.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R446.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R450.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R527.57
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R530.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R587.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R592.47
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
328° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
148° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.6271, 29.9874
End coords Destination point
-28.7311, 29.3517
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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181.5 km 157 min
Start Main
Finish Bergville
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    93.2 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R74: Colenso
    0.6 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards R74: Colenso
    0.0 km
  11. Go straight
    42.6 km
  12. Turn right onto West Street
    0.3 km
  13. Continue left onto South Street
    0.0 km
  14. Turn left onto Kingsway
    0.1 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R441.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
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
Routes ↩ Bergville → Main Main to Johannesburg Main to Pretoria Main to Cape Town Main to Durban Johannesburg to Bergville Pretoria to Bergville Cape Town to Bergville
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
90.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 18 min • 1 hr 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
13.1 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
30.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
9.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
64.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bergville
06:30 – 17:27
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 56 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R758.80
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.63
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R36.31
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R798.74
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Main -29.62709, 29.98744
Midpoint
90.8 km
Total: 181.5 km
Midpoint 90.8 km
181.5 km 157 min
Destination Bergville End: Kingsway -28.73111, 29.35167

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 181.5 km
Return-cycle span 363 km
Traversal time 157 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 8.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 90.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.62709, 29.98744
Midpoint -29.19804, 29.99767
End -28.73111, 29.35167
Destination services

Available in Bergville

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

Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Bergville
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Bergville
2
Destination brief

Travelling to Bergville

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Standout Why Bergville stands out
Bergville reflects foothill and destination-stay planning rather than generic town wording, especially for Berg access trips.
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Bergville arrivals are most useful when the final lodge, camp or local destination is known before departure.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Best for Bergville stays, mountain-base planning and northern Drakensberg route travel.
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Questions 9
How far is Main from Bergville? +
Main is about 181.5 km from Bergville by road.
How long does it take from Main to Bergville? +
The drive usually takes about 157 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Main to Bergville in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Main to Bergville? +
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 Bergville? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R303.88 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R305.32 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R338.52 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R341.26 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Main to Bergville? +
Yes. There are 8 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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Route Locations

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

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