Distance from Main to Hofmeyer

N Main → Hofmeyer

Road distance

1554.9 km

Highway dominant · N1 / N3 / N5 / R44

Main to Hofmeyer is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,554.9 km in roughly 17 hrs 45 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

1,153.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.35×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

17 hrs 45 min

End point

Hofmeyer

Return: 35 hrs 30 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

1065 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

87.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops

19 hrs 45 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R3,040.57

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R3,043.93

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

243° WSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

63° ENE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-29.6271, 29.9874

End coords Destination point

-33.9342, 18.8705

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 12 °C Main Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 14 °C Hofmeyer Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Main → Hofmeyer

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Car

1554.9 km

17 hrs 45 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1554.9 km

~23 hrs 55 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 39 km to Pietermaritzburg Airport
✈ PZB → JNB → CPT (2 hrs 25 min)
🚗 25 km from Cape Town International
↑ 11 hrs 54 min faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Around halfway

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 371 km from start

"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"

B 371 km from start

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Hotel Around halfway

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 371 km from start

"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"

B 371 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Main

Finish Hofmeyer

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Main to Hofmeyer via N3 and N5 and N1

National highway route N3N5N1
Directions from Main to Hofmeyer via R44

Provincial road route R44
Start your journey

0.2 km
Turn left

2.6 km
Turn right

0.4 km
Turn right

5.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left

35.7 km
Continue straight onto Zeederberg Road

0.1 km
Take the ramp left towards N3

0.5 km
Merge slight right

148.0 km
Continue straight

50.4 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith

0.7 km
Continue straight

0.1 km
Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith

90.2 km
Continue left onto Eeufees Street

1.2 km
Continue straight onto Church Street

136.4 km
Take the exit ramp left towards N1: Bloemfontein

0.7 km
Merge slight right towards N1: Bloemfontein

646.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

388.0 km
Continue straight

28.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R44: Wellington

0.5 km
Turn left

15.4 km
Turn left onto Helshoogte Road

2.0 km
Turn right onto Cluver Road

0.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Marais Road

0.1 km
Continue onto Marais Road

0.4 km
Turn right onto Hofmeyer

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 17

Known total R943.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

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 ↩ Hofmeyer → Main Main to Johannesburg Main to Pretoria Main to Cape Town Main to Durban Johannesburg to Hofmeyer Pretoria to Hofmeyer Cape Town to Hofmeyer

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

777.4 km

KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

8 hrs 52 min • 8 hrs 52 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

112.0 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

258.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

84.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

74.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Hofmeyer

07:40 – 17:43

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:42

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 2 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

07:40

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,499.34

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R31.10

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R310.97

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,841.41

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (19)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Main -29.62709, 29.98744

Midpoint

777.4 km

Total: 1554.9 km

Midpoint 777.4 km

1554.9 km 1065 min

Destination Hofmeyer End: Hofmeyer -33.93424, 18.87052

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Western Cape

One-way road span 1554.9 km

Return-cycle span 3109.8 km

Traversal time 1065 min

Maneuver count 27

Maneuver density 1.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 777.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.62709, 29.98744

Midpoint -30.61963, 25.35346

End -33.93424, 18.87052

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is Main from Hofmeyer? +

Main is about 1554.9 km from Hofmeyer by road.

How long does it take from Main to Hofmeyer? +

The drive usually takes about 1065 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Main to Hofmeyer in one day? +

It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.

Is taxi available from Main to Hofmeyer? +

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 Hofmeyer? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,040.57 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,043.93 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,028.26 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,134.61 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Main to Hofmeyer? +

Yes. There are 17 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.

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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Places from Main to Hofmeyer

Quickshop

Sasol Bethlehem

Shell

Mugg & Bean

Shell Select

Quickshop

Bonjour

Shell Select

Shell Select

Pick n Pay Express

Bonjour

Motherdough

Shell Select

Shell Select

Psychotherapeutic and Support services

Academic Counselling and Development

LiquorShop Checkers

Lunar Mart

Pick n Pay Express

Augenta

Checkers

PEP

Usave

Motherdough

Stelmark Center

Eikestad Tuinsentrum

Pick n Pay

Wish Networks (Pty) Ltd.

LiquorShop Checkers

Checkers

Tops at Spar

Bonjour

Vroue-Landbouvereniging van Kaapland Jubileumshuis

Western Cape Education Department Satellite Office

Junior Akademie Preschool

OKASIE

Pick n Pay Express

Holmes Brothers

Tops

Shell Select

Agrimark

Wijntoer

Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography

BMW

Shell Select

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