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Distance from Main to E 18

N Main → E 18
Road distance
203.1 km
Main to E 18 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 203.1 km in roughly 4 hrs. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
137.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.47×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs
End point
East
Return: 8 hrs 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
240 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
50.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 30 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R397.11
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R397.55
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R395.50
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R409.39
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R523.96
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R524.54
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R521.84
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R540.17
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R689.43
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R690.19
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R686.64
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R710.75
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
234° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
54° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-29.6271, 29.9874
End coords Destination point
-30.3461, 28.8233
Taxi Transport options
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 11 °C Main Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 8 °C E 18 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Main → E 18
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203.1 km
4 hrs
Road route
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Two-wheeler
203.1 km
~3 hrs 42 min
55 km/h avg
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203.1 km 4 hrs 0 min
Start Main
Finish E 18
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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 right
    133.3 km
  6. Turn right
    10.3 km
  7. Turn left
    22.4 km
  8. Turn right
    25.6 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.0 km
  10. Turn right onto East
    0.2 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ E 18 → Main Main to Johannesburg Main to Pretoria Main to Cape Town Main to Durban Johannesburg to E 18 Pretoria to E 18 Cape Town to E 18
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Halfway point
101.6 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 0 min • 2 hrs 0 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
14.6 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
33.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
11.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at E 18
06:55 – 17:10
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:03
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 14 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:55
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R848.84
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.06
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R40.61
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R893.51
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
101.6 km
Total: 203.1 km
Midpoint 101.6 km
203.1 km 4 hrs 0 min
Destination E 18 End: East -30.34606, 28.82330

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 203.1 km
Return-cycle span 406.1 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 0 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 5.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 101.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.62709, 29.98744
Midpoint -29.87586, 29.42016
End -30.34606, 28.82330
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Questions 9
How far is Main from E 18? +
Main is about 203.1 km from E 18 by road.
How long does it take from Main to E 18? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 0 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Main to E 18 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Main to E 18? +
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 E 18? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R408.66 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R410.27 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R408.22 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R427.81 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Main to E 18? +
No tollgates are 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 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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