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Distance from Melmoth Town to Main

N Melmoth Town → Main
Road distance
320.4 km
Provincial mix · N3 / R103
Melmoth Town to Main is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 320.4 km in roughly 4 hrs 8 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
179.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.79×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
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
77.3 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 R27.16 / litre
R626.48
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R627.17
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R623.94
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R645.86
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R826.61
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R827.52
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R823.26
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R852.17
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,087.64
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,088.84
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,083.24
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,121.28
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
229° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
49° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-28.5867, 31.3981
End coords Destination point
-29.6271, 29.9874
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 13 °C Melmoth Town Clear Sky View Forecast → 9 °C Main Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Melmoth Town → Main
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Car
320.4 km
4 hrs 8 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
320.4 km
~4 hrs 55 min
65 km/h avg
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193 km flight
~3 hrs 52 min
🚗 70 km to Richards Bay Airport
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🚗 39 km from Pietermaritzburg Airport
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320.4 km 4 hrs 8 min
Start Melmoth Town
Finish Main
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Melmoth Town to Main via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Directions from Melmoth Town to Main via R103
    Provincial road route R103
  3. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right
    0.4 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.0 km
  7. Turn left
    76.2 km
  8. Take the ramp right
    0.7 km
  9. Merge slight right onto North Coast Toll Road
    84.3 km
  10. Continue straight onto Outer Ring Road
    24.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.2 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.5 km
  13. Merge slight right
    15.3 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    72.7 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R103: Underberg
    0.4 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork towards R103: Underberg
    0.0 km
  17. Go straight onto Zeederberg Road
    0.1 km
  18. Continue straight
    35.7 km
  19. Turn right
    5.2 km
  20. Turn left
    0.4 km
  21. Turn left
    2.4 km
  22. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.2 km
  23. Turn right
    0.2 km
  24. 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 N3
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
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
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
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Mvoti Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R18.50
Dokodweni Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.00
Mandini
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
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
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mandini Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R10.00
Routes ↩ Main → Melmoth Town Melmoth Town to Johannesburg Melmoth Town to Pretoria Melmoth Town to Cape Town Melmoth Town to Durban Johannesburg to Main Pretoria to Main Cape Town to Main
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
160.3 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
23.1 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
53.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
17.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
56%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Main
06:50 – 17:07
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:59
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 17 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
18 min
SunriseDawn break
06:50
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,339.13
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.41
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R64.07
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,409.61
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Melmoth Town -28.58667, 31.39806
Midpoint
160.3 km
Total: 320.4 km
Midpoint 160.3 km
320.4 km 4 hrs 8 min
Destination Main -29.62709, 29.98744

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 320.4 km
Return-cycle span 640.7 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 8 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 6.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 160.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.58667, 31.39806
Midpoint -29.64840, 31.10619
End -29.62709, 29.98744
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Questions 9
How far is Melmoth Town from Main? +
Melmoth Town is about 320.4 km from Main by road.
How long does it take from Melmoth Town to Main? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Melmoth Town to Main in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Melmoth Town to Main? +
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 Melmoth Town to Main? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R644.70 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R647.24 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R644.01 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R674.92 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Melmoth Town to Main? +
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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