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Distance from Main to Kroonstad

N Main → Kroonstad
Road distance
474.7 km
Highway dominant · N3 / N5
Main to Kroonstad is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 474.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 19 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
346.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 19 min
End point
Beyers Street
Return: 12 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
379 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R906.39
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R910.15
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,103.93
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,110.77
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,195.93
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,200.89
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,456.58
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,465.60
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,573.59
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,580.12
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,916.55
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,928.42
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
309° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
129° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.6271, 29.9874
End coords Destination point
-27.6533, 27.2355
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 17 °C Main Fair View Forecast → 18 °C Kroonstad Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Main → Kroonstad
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Car
474.7 km
6 hrs 19 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
474.7 km
~7 hrs 18 min
65 km/h avg
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475 km
~56 min
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474.7 km 379 min
Start Main
Finish Kroonstad
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Directions from Main to Kroonstad via N3 and N5
National highway route N3 N5
  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
    148.0 km
  9. Continue straight
    50.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  12. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  13. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  14. Turn right onto Commissioner Street
    1.8 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right onto Atbara Road
    0.2 km
  16. Continue straight onto James van Huysteen Street
    133.9 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto South Road
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto South Road
    0.6 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto South Road
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto South Road
    0.3 km
  21. Continue straight onto Louw Street
    0.2 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cross Street
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Cross Street
    1.0 km
  24. Go straight onto Hospital Road
    1.0 km
  25. Turn left onto Joubert Street
    0.2 km
  26. Turn right onto Beyers Street
    0.1 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R701.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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 ↩ Kroonstad → Main Main to Johannesburg Main to Pretoria Main to Cape Town Main to Durban Johannesburg to Kroonstad Pretoria to Kroonstad Cape Town to Kroonstad
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
237.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 9 min • 3 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
34.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
79.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kroonstad
06:48 – 17:26
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 37 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 18 min
SunriseDawn break
06:48
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,984.19
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.49
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R94.94
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,088.62
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Main -29.62709, 29.98744
Midpoint
237.4 km
Total: 474.7 km
Midpoint 237.4 km
474.7 km 379 min
Destination Kroonstad End: Beyers Street -27.65327, 27.23552

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 474.7 km
Return-cycle span 949.4 km
Traversal time 379 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 5.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 237.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.62709, 29.98744
Midpoint -28.31801, 29.18443
End -27.65327, 27.23552
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Questions 9
How far is Main from Kroonstad? +
Main is about 474.7 km from Kroonstad by road.
How long does it take from Main to Kroonstad? +
The drive usually takes about 379 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Main to Kroonstad in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Main to Kroonstad? +
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 Kroonstad? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R906.39 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R910.15 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,103.93 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,110.77 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Main to Kroonstad? +
Yes. There are 12 tollgates 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 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. 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
Kroonstad
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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