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Distance from Main to Gingindlovu

N Main → Gingindlovu
Road distance
250.4 km
Highway dominant · N2 / N3 / R66
Main to Gingindlovu is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 250.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 17 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
168.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.49×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 17 min
Return: 6 hrs 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
197 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R503.94
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R505.93
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R503.40
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R527.56
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R664.93
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R667.54
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R664.21
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R696.09
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R874.90
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R878.35
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R873.96
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R915.91
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
67° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
247° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.6271, 29.9874
End coords Destination point
-29.0281, 31.5836
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 9 °C Main Clear Sky View Forecast → 17 °C Gingindlovu Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Main → Gingindlovu
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Car
250.4 km
3 hrs 17 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
250.4 km
~3 hrs 51 min
65 km/h avg
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193 km flight
~3 hrs 40 min
🚗 39 km to Pietermaritzburg Airport
✈ PZB → RCB (23 min)
🚗 59 km from Richards Bay Airport
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250.4 km 198 min
Start Main
Finish Gingindlovu
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Main to Gingindlovu via N3 and N2
    National highway route N3N2
  2. Directions from Main to Gingindlovu via R66
    Provincial road route R66
  3. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left
    2.6 km
  5. Turn right
    0.4 km
  6. Turn right
    5.2 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left
    33.9 km
  8. Turn left
    0.2 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right onto Zeederberg Road
    1.5 km
  10. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.6 km
  11. Merge slight right
    63.0 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Durban
    9.3 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    15.8 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Port Shepstone
    0.3 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork towards N2: King Shaka International Airport
    0.8 km
  16. Merge slight right onto Outer Ring Road
    24.6 km
  17. Continue straight onto North Coast Toll Road
    84.2 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R66: Gingindlovu
    0.8 km
  19. Turn left
    5.7 km
  20. Turn left
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right onto Main Street
    0.2 km
  22. Turn right onto McCullum Street
    0.6 km
  23. Turn left
    0.3 km
  24. Turn right
    0.2 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R225.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Dokodweni
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
oThongathi
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Routes ↩ Gingindlovu → Main Main to Johannesburg Main to Pretoria Main to Cape Town Main to Durban Johannesburg to Gingindlovu Pretoria to Gingindlovu Cape Town to Gingindlovu
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
125.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 38 min • 1 hr 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.0 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
41.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Gingindlovu
06:42 – 17:02
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:52
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 19 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,046.75
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.01
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R50.08
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,101.85
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Main -29.62709, 29.98744
Midpoint
125.3 km
Total: 250.4 km
Midpoint 125.3 km
250.4 km 198 min
Destination Gingindlovu -29.02806, 31.58361

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 250.4 km
Return-cycle span 500.8 km
Traversal time 198 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 9.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 125.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.62709, 29.98744
Midpoint -29.83420, 30.88170
End -29.02806, 31.58361
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Questions 9
How far is Main from Gingindlovu? +
Main is about 250.4 km from Gingindlovu by road.
How long does it take from Main to Gingindlovu? +
The drive usually takes about 198 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Main to Gingindlovu in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Main to Gingindlovu? +
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 Gingindlovu? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R503.94 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R505.93 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R503.40 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R527.56 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Main to Gingindlovu? +
Yes. There are 15 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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