Distance from Main to Main 1

Main to Main 1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,013.3 km in roughly 11 hrs 47 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Main → Main 1

Road distance

1,013.3 km

629.6 mi • 547.0 nmi

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

706.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.44×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

11 hrs 47 min

Return: 23 hrs 35 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

11 hrs 47 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

85.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops

13 hrs 2 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R23.25 / litre

R1,696.26

95 Petrol R23.36 / litre

R1,704.28

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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate

11 hrs 47 min

Comfort drive Allows a short stop

12 hrs 2 min

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Main

Finish Main 1

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

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

251.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork

81.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1

0.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria

1.5 km
Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway

18.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria

0.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria

1.6 km
Merge slight right

162.7 km
Keep slight right at the fork

198.7 km
Turn right

27.0 km
Turn right

72.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left

4.1 km
Turn right onto Main

0.4 km
Turn left

0.2 km
Turn right

0.3 km
Turn right

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 67

Known total R2,519.50

Main toll road N3

This route includes 67 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 13 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Tugela

Road: Road not linked yet

R100.00

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Mooi

Road: Road not linked yet

R70.00

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

e-Toll Gantry TG001

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Bergville

Road: Road not linked yet

R30.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Mooi Ramp Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R49.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

Wilge

Road: 169

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

e-Toll Sunbird

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Murrayhill

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Murrayhill

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

507.5 km

KwaZulu-Natal to Limpopo

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

5 hrs 53 min • 5 hrs 53 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

KwaZulu-Natal to Limpopo

Loc Route geography

Route geography

Main → Main 1

KwaZulu-Natal to Limpopo

Start area Origin

Main, KwaZulu-Natal

Destination area Arrival

Main 1, Limpopo

Road span Street reference

— • —

Post Postal reference

Postal reference

— • —

Main → Main 1

Main Origin postcode

Not available

Main 1 Destination postcode

Not available

Province span Route area

KwaZulu-Natal to Limpopo

Set Nearby route set

Nearby route set

Johannesburg to Polokwane

3 other similar routes

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province

720.2 km

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance

736.9 km

Cape Town to George Similar distance

640.8 km

Rev Related route set

Related route set

Main 1 → Main

Main ↔ Main 1

Main to Johannesburg Related trip

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Main to Pretoria Related trip

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Main to Cape Town Related trip

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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Main -29.62709, 29.98744

Midpoint

507.5 km

Total: 1,013.3 km

Midpoint 507.5 km

1,013.3 km 11 hrs 47 min

Destination Main 1 -23.30961, 30.69255

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Limpopo

One-way road span 1,013.3 km

Return-cycle span 2,026.6 km

Traversal time 11 hrs 47 min

Maneuver count 25

Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 507.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.62709, 29.98744

Midpoint -26.20743, 28.13649

End -23.30961, 30.69255

Destination services

Available in Main 1

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Service groups 2

Clothing stores Supermarkets

Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Main 1

PEP
1-5 Main Road, Giyani, 0826, Limpopo
PEP
Main Road, Giyani, 0826, Limpopo

Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Main 1

Shoprite
Giyani, 0826, Limpopo
Pick n Pay Express
Giyani, 0826, Gauteng

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Main from Main 1? +

Main is about 1,013.3 km from Main 1 by road.

How long does it take from Main to Main 1? +

The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Main to Main 1 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 Main 1? +

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 Main 1? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,696.26 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,704.28 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,889.59 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,904.91 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Main to Main 1? +

Yes. There are 67 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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Route Locations

Start area

Main, KwaZulu-Natal

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Main 1, Limpopo

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province

About 293.1 km Difference: 720.2 km

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance

About 276.4 km Difference: 736.9 km

Cape Town to George Similar distance

About 372.4 km Difference: 640.8 km

Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province

About 155.2 km Difference: 858.1 km

Gqeberha to East London Similar distance

About 238.6 km Difference: 774.7 km

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