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Distance from Main to Main N3

Main to Main N3 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 255.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 37 min.

N Main → Main N3
Road distance
255.3 km
N11 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
162.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.57×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 37 min
Return: 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
217 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
70.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R427.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R429.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R476.09
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R479.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R563.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R566.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R628.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R633.26
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R741.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R745.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R826.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R833.24
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
7° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
187° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.6271, 29.9874
End coords Destination point
-28.1747, 30.1761
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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255.3 km 3 hrs 37 min
Start Main
Finish Main N3
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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 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
    129.3 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11
    0.5 km
  10. Turn right
    12.5 km
  11. Turn left
    2.5 km
  12. Turn right
    27.5 km
  13. Turn right
    38.3 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R501.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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 ↩ Main N3 → Main Main to Johannesburg Main to Pretoria Main to Cape Town Main to Durban Johannesburg to Main N3 Pretoria to Main N3 Cape Town to Main N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
127.8 km
KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 48 min • 1 hr 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.4 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
42.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
63.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Main N3
06:26 – 17:25
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 37 min
SunriseDawn break
06:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,067.16
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.11
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R51.06
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,123.33
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Main -29.62709, 29.98744
Midpoint
127.8 km
Total: 255.3 km
Midpoint 127.8 km
255.3 km 3 hrs 37 min
Destination Main N3 -28.17471, 30.17607

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 255.3 km
Return-cycle span 510.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 5.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 127.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.62709, 29.98744
Midpoint -28.96366, 29.79446
End -28.17471, 30.17607
Destination services

Available in Main N3

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 3
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Main N3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Main N3
1
  • PEP
    Dundee, 3000, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Main N3
2
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Main from Main N3? +
Main is about 255.3 km from Main N3 by road.
How long does it take from Main to Main N3? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Main to Main N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Main to Main N3? +
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 N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R427.38 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R429.40 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R476.09 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R479.95 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Main to Main N3? +
Yes. There are 10 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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Towns along the route

: Ladysmith
From Main To Main N3
Bergville
From Main To Main N3

Route Locations

Start area
Main, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Main N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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