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Distance from Main to Mooketsi

Main to Mooketsi is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 905.8 km in roughly 10 hrs 51 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Main → Mooketsi
Road distance
905.8 km
N1 N14 N3 R81
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
671.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 51 min
Return: 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
651 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,516.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,523.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,689.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,702.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,000.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,010.11
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,228.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,246.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,632.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,644.88
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,932.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,956.25
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
1° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
181° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.6271, 29.9874
End coords Destination point
-23.5929, 30.0988
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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905.8 km 10 hrs 51 min
Start Main
Finish Mooketsi
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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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
    148.0 km
  9. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    81.1 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  16. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork
    120.9 km
  18. Take the exit ramp sharp right towards R81: Munnik Avenue
    0.4 km
  19. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  20. Turn left onto Munnik Avenue
    72.5 km
  21. Turn left
    1.3 km
  22. Turn sharp left
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 66
Known total R2,456.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 66 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
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
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
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Mooketsi → Main Main to Johannesburg Main to Pretoria Main to Cape Town Main to Durban Johannesburg to Mooketsi Pretoria to Mooketsi Cape Town to Mooketsi
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
453.7 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 25 min • 5 hrs 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
65.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
150.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
48.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mooketsi
06:20 – 17:31
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 11 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 43 min
SunriseDawn break
06:20
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,786.17
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R18.12
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R181.16
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,985.44
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Main -29.62709, 29.98744
Midpoint
453.7 km
Total: 905.8 km
Midpoint 453.7 km
905.8 km 10 hrs 51 min
Destination Mooketsi -23.59293, 30.09881

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Limpopo
One-way road span 905.8 km
Return-cycle span 1,811.6 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 51 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 453.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.62709, 29.98744
Midpoint -26.58564, 28.39010
End -23.59293, 30.09881
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Questions 9
How far is Main from Mooketsi? +
Main is about 905.8 km from Mooketsi by road.
How long does it take from Main to Mooketsi? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Main to Mooketsi 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 Mooketsi? +
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 Mooketsi? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,516.28 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,523.45 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,689.10 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,702.80 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Main to Mooketsi? +
Yes. There are 66 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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Towns along the route

: Pretoria
From Main To Mooketsi
Polokwane
From Main To Mooketsi
Johannesburg
From Main To Mooketsi
Krugersdorp
From Main To Mooketsi
Tzaneen
From Main To Mooketsi
Giyani
From Main To Mooketsi

Route Locations

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

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