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Distance from Main to Z470

N Main → Z470
Road distance
831.3 km
Highway dominant · M94 / N1 / N3
Main to Z470 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 831.3 km in roughly 10 hrs 58 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
612.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
42
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 58 min
Return: 21 hrs 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
658 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,672.84
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,679.42
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,671.04
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,751.24
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,207.21
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,215.90
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,204.84
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,310.66
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,904.23
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,915.66
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,901.11
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,040.35
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
311° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
131° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.6271, 29.9874
End coords Destination point
-25.8998, 25.4046
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 14 °C Main Clear Sky View Forecast → 17 °C Z470 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Main → Z470
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Car
831.3 km
10 hrs 58 min
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Two-wheeler
831.3 km
~12 hrs 47 min
65 km/h avg
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831.3 km 659 min
Start Main
Finish Z470
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Main to Z470 via N3 and N1
    National highway route N3N1
  2. Directions from Main to Z470 via M94
    Metro arterial route M94
  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
    35.7 km
  8. Continue straight onto Zeederberg Road
    0.1 km
  9. Take the ramp left towards N3
    0.5 km
  10. Merge slight right
    148.0 km
  11. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    53.9 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston
    0.5 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards Kritzinger Road
    0.1 km
  15. Go straight onto Kritzinger Road
    1.3 km
  16. Continue straight onto Jan Coetzee Road
    0.9 km
  17. Continue straight onto Van Rensburg Street
    0.4 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right onto Ring Road East
    0.6 km
  19. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.3 km
  20. Take the ramp slight left towards Kimberley
    0.5 km
  21. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    15.0 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N1: Pretoria
    1.0 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.2 km
  24. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    9.0 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Gordon Road
    0.5 km
  26. Turn left onto Gordon Road
    0.9 km
  27. Turn right onto Ontdekkers Road
    11.1 km
  28. Continue straight onto Voortrekker Road
    1.9 km
  29. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  30. Go straight onto Frederick Cooper Drive
    0.2 km
  31. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    2.3 km
  32. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    1.3 km
  33. Continue straight onto Luipaard Street
    15.3 km
  34. Turn left
    147.2 km
  35. Go straight
    24.9 km
  36. Turn left onto Swart Street
    60.7 km
  37. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    0.1 km
  38. Continue onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    2.2 km
  39. Turn left onto Shippard Street
    0.6 km
  40. At the end of the road, turn right onto Station Road
    0.1 km
  41. Turn left onto Vryburg Road
    24.7 km
  42. Turn right
    8.1 km
  43. Turn left
    0.6 km
  44. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 27
Known total R1,345.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 27 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
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
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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 ↩ Z470 → Main Main to Johannesburg Main to Pretoria Main to Cape Town Main to Durban Johannesburg to Z470 Pretoria to Z470 Cape Town to Z470
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Halfway point
416.0 km
KwaZulu-Natal to North West
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 29 min • 5 hrs 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to North West
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
59.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
138.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
44.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Z470
07:00 – 17:34
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:17
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 33 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 44 min
SunriseDawn break
07:00
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,474.68
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.63
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R166.25
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,657.56
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Main -29.62709, 29.98744
Midpoint
416.0 km
Total: 831.3 km
Midpoint 416.0 km
831.3 km 659 min
Destination Z470 -25.89979, 25.40464

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to North West
One-way road span 831.3 km
Return-cycle span 1662.6 km
Traversal time 659 min
Maneuver count 42
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 416.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.62709, 29.98744
Midpoint -26.89101, 28.52270
End -25.89979, 25.40464
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Questions 9
How far is Main from Z470? +
Main is about 831.3 km from Z470 by road.
How long does it take from Main to Z470? +
The drive usually takes about 659 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Main to Z470 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 Z470? +
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 Z470? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,672.84 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,679.42 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,671.04 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,751.24 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Main to Z470? +
Yes. There are 27 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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