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Distance from Main to Cliff

N Main → Cliff
Road distance
39.4 km
Main to Cliff is a short everyday drive, covering about 39.4 km in roughly 1 hr 8 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
18.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
2.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
9
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 8 min
Return: 2 hrs 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
68 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
34.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R75.16
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R75.47
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R91.54
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R92.10
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R99.17
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R99.58
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R120.78
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R121.53
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R130.48
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R131.02
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R158.92
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R159.90
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
307° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
127° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.6271, 29.9874
End coords Destination point
-29.5298, 29.8386
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 9 °C Main Clear Sky View Forecast → 7 °C Cliff Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Main → Cliff
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Car
39.4 km
1 hr 8 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
39.4 km
~1 hr 3 min
37 km/h avg
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39.4 km 69 min
Start Main
Finish Cliff
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  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 right
    5.6 km
  6. Turn right
    14.4 km
  7. Continue straight
    4.9 km
  8. Turn left
    6.2 km
  9. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Cliff → Main Main to Johannesburg Main to Pretoria Main to Cape Town Main to Durban Johannesburg to Cliff Pretoria to Cliff Cape Town to Cliff
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
19.7 km
KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
34 min • 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
2.8 L needed
Indirect routing • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
6.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
45.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cliff
06:42 – 17:12
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R164.53
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.79
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R7.87
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R173.19
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Main -29.62709, 29.98744
Midpoint
19.7 km
Total: 39.4 km
Midpoint 19.7 km
39.4 km 69 min
Destination Cliff -29.52981, 29.83861

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 39.4 km
Return-cycle span 78.8 km
Traversal time 69 min
Maneuver count 9
Maneuver density 22.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 19.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.62709, 29.98744
Midpoint -29.65424, 29.93988
End -29.52981, 29.83861
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Questions 8
How far is Main from Cliff? +
Main is about 39.4 km from Cliff by road.
How long does it take from Main to Cliff? +
The drive usually takes about 69 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Main to Cliff in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Main to Cliff? +
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 Cliff? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R75.16 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R75.47 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R91.54 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R92.10 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Main to Cliff? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

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

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