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Distance from Main to Tzaneen

Main to Tzaneen is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 918.6 km in roughly 11 hrs.

N Main → Tzaneen
Road distance
918.6 km
N1 N14 N3 R71
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
644.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
11 hrs
Return: 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
660 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,537.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,545.04
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,713.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,726.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,028.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,038.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,260.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,278.58
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,669.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,682.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,974.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,998.13
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
2° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
182° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.6271, 29.9874
End coords Destination point
-23.8319, 30.1611
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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918.6 km 11 hrs 0 min
Start Main
Finish Tzaneen
Map key
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
    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
    117.3 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R71
    0.5 km
  19. Turn right onto Grobler Street
    1.5 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    15.0 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  23. Continue
    65.3 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn right
    7.7 km
  25. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  26. Turn right onto Pienaar Street
    0.1 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn left onto Peace Street
    0.2 km
  28. Turn right onto Skirving Street
    0.3 km
  29. Turn right
    0.0 km
  30. Turn right
    0.0 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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 ↩ Tzaneen → Main Main to Johannesburg Main to Pretoria Main to Cape Town Main to Durban Johannesburg to Tzaneen Pretoria to Tzaneen Cape Town to Tzaneen
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
460.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 30 min • 5 hrs 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
66.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
152.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
49.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
70.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Tzaneen
06:20 – 17:31
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 10 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 23 min
SunriseDawn break
06:20
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,839.81
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R18.37
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R183.72
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,041.91
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (25)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Main -29.62709, 29.98744
Midpoint
460.1 km
Total: 918.6 km
Midpoint 460.1 km
918.6 km 11 hrs 0 min
Destination Tzaneen -23.83194, 30.16111

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 918.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,837.2 km
Traversal time 11 hrs 0 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 460.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.62709, 29.98744
Midpoint -26.52947, 28.38663
End -23.83194, 30.16111
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Banks Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Tzaneen
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 5 nearby matches around Tzaneen
5
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Tzaneen
1
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Questions 9
How far is Main from Tzaneen? +
Main is about 918.6 km from Tzaneen by road.
How long does it take from Main to Tzaneen? +
The drive usually takes about 11 hrs 0 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Main to Tzaneen 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 Tzaneen? +
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 Tzaneen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,537.76 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,545.04 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,713.03 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,726.92 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Main to Tzaneen? +
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. 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 Tzaneen
Polokwane
From Main To Tzaneen
Johannesburg
From Main To Tzaneen
Krugersdorp
From Main To Tzaneen
: Giyani
From Main To Tzaneen
Duiwelskloof
From Main To Tzaneen
Mooketsi
From Main To Tzaneen

Route Locations

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

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