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Distance from Main to Scottburgh

Main to Scottburgh is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 174.9 km in roughly 2 hrs 37 min.

N Main → Scottburgh
Road distance
174.9 km
108.7 mi • 94.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
104.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.68×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 37 min
Return: 5 hrs 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 37 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
66.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R292.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R294.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R326.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R328.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R386.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R388.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R430.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R433.86
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R508.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R510.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R566.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R570.87
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 37 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 52 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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174.9 km 2 hrs 37 min
Start Main
Finish Scottburgh
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    33.9 km
  6. Turn left
    0.2 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right onto Zeederberg Road
    1.5 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.6 km
  9. Merge slight right
    36.2 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  11. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  12. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  13. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  14. Merge slight right
    22.2 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Dududu
    0.7 km
  16. Turn left onto Dududu Road
    0.9 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.4 km
  18. Turn sharp left onto Airth Street
    0.7 km
  19. Turn left
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N3
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N3 N3 N3 N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
87.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 18 min • 1 hr 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Main → Scottburgh
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Main, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Scottburgh
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Main → Scottburgh
Main Origin postcode
Not available
Scottburgh Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Richards Bay
3 other similar routes
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
19.7 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
62.7 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
3.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Scottburgh → Main
Main ↔ Scottburgh
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
87.5 km
Total: 174.9 km
Midpoint 87.5 km
174.9 km 2 hrs 37 min
Destination Scottburgh -30.28604, 30.75437

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 174.9 km
Return-cycle span 349.8 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 11.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 87.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.62709, 29.98744
Midpoint -29.76509, 30.50802
End -30.28604, 30.75437
Destination services

Available in Scottburgh

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Scottburgh
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Scottburgh
1
  • Shell
    162 Scott Street, 4180, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Scottburgh
3
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Questions 8
How far is Main from Scottburgh? +
Main is about 174.9 km from Scottburgh by road.
How long does it take from Main to Scottburgh? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Main to Scottburgh in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Main to Scottburgh? +
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 Scottburgh? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R292.80 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R294.19 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R326.18 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R328.82 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Main to Scottburgh? +
No tollgates are 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 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 Scottburgh
: Umumbulu
From Main To Scottburgh
Richmond
From Main To Scottburgh
Dududu
From Main To Scottburgh

Route Locations

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

Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 19.7 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
About 112.2 km Difference: 62.7 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 3.7 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 20.4 km
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Overlapping province
About 68.3 km Difference: 106.6 km

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