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Distance from Main to Melmoth Town

N Main → Melmoth Town
Road distance
319.8 km
Highway dominant · N2 / N3 / R66
Main to Melmoth Town is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 319.8 km in roughly 4 hrs 8 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
179.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.78×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 8 min
Return: 8 hrs 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
248 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R643.59
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R646.12
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R642.89
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R673.75
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R849.18
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R852.52
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R848.26
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R888.98
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,117.34
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,121.73
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,116.14
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,169.70
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
50° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
230° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.6271, 29.9874
End coords Destination point
-28.5867, 31.3981
Taxi Transport options
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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 → 13 °C Melmoth Town Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Main → Melmoth Town
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Car
319.8 km
4 hrs 8 min
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Two-wheeler
319.8 km
~4 hrs 55 min
65 km/h avg
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193 km flight
~3 hrs 52 min
🚗 39 km to Pietermaritzburg Airport
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319.8 km 4 hrs 8 min
Start Main
Finish Melmoth Town
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Main to Melmoth Town via N3 and N2
    National highway route N3N2
  2. Directions from Main to Melmoth Town 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
    75.9 km
  20. Turn right
    0.0 km
  21. Turn right
    0.2 km
  22. Continue slight left
    0.2 km
  23. Turn left
    0.1 km
  24. Turn left
    0.1 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R262.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
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
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
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
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
King Shaka Airport
Road: Road not linked yet
R8.50
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Routes ↩ Melmoth Town → Main Main to Johannesburg Main to Pretoria Main to Cape Town Main to Durban Johannesburg to Melmoth Town Pretoria to Melmoth Town Cape Town to Melmoth Town
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
160.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 4 min • 2 hrs 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
23.0 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
53.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
17.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
56.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Melmoth Town
06:42 – 17:04
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:53
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 21 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,336.81
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.40
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R63.96
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,407.16
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
160.0 km
Total: 319.8 km
Midpoint 160.0 km
319.8 km 4 hrs 8 min
Destination Melmoth Town -28.58667, 31.39806

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 319.8 km
Return-cycle span 639.6 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 8 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 7.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 160.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.62709, 29.98744
Midpoint -29.64837, 31.10593
End -28.58667, 31.39806
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Questions 9
How far is Main from Melmoth Town? +
Main is about 319.8 km from Melmoth Town by road.
How long does it take from Main to Melmoth Town? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Main to Melmoth Town in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Main to Melmoth Town? +
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 Melmoth Town? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R643.59 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R646.12 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R642.89 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R673.75 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Main to Melmoth Town? +
Yes. There are 17 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 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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Towns along the route

: Pietermaritzburg
From Main To Melmoth Town
: Durban
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: Port Shepstone
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King Shaka International Airport
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Stanger
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and Coast
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Coast
From Main To Melmoth Town
: Gingindlovu
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Eshowe
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Ulundi
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