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Distance from Midmar to Main 1

Midmar to Main 1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 978.9 km in roughly 10 hrs 57 min.

N Midmar → Main 1
Road distance
978.9 km
608.3 mi • 528.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
693.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.41×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 57 min
Return: 21 hrs 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
10 hrs 57 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,638.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,646.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,825.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,840.23
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,162.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,172.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,408.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,428.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,844.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,858.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,169.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,194.84
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
10 hrs 57 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
11 hrs 12 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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978.9 km 10 hrs 57 min
Start Midmar
Finish Main 1
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn sharp right
    2.7 km
  3. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  4. Turn left
    6.3 km
  5. Continue straight onto Zeederberg Road
    0.1 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N3
    0.5 km
  7. Merge slight right
    148.0 km
  8. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    81.1 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  12. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  15. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    198.7 km
  17. Turn right
    27.0 km
  18. Turn right
    72.1 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn left
    4.1 km
  20. Turn right onto Main
    0.4 km
  21. Turn left
    0.2 km
  22. Turn right
    0.3 km
  23. Turn right
    0.1 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 67
Known total R2,519.50
Main toll road N3
This route includes 67 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.
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
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: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
490.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 28 min • 5 hrs 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Midmar → Main 1
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Midmar
Destination area Arrival
Main 1, Limpopo
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Midmar → Main 1
Midmar Origin postcode
Not available
Main 1 Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
685.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
702.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
606.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Main 1 → Midmar
Midmar ↔ Main 1
Midmar to Johannesburg Related trip
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Midmar to Pretoria Related trip
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Midmar to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Midmar -29.52528, 30.18833
Midpoint
490.3 km
Total: 978.9 km
Midpoint 490.3 km
978.9 km 10 hrs 57 min
Destination Main 1 -23.30961, 30.69255

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 978.9 km
Return-cycle span 1,957.8 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 57 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 490.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.52528, 30.18833
Midpoint -26.06137, 28.10713
End -23.30961, 30.69255
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Clothing stores Supermarkets
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Main 1
2
  • PEP
    1-5 Main Road, Giyani, 0826, Limpopo
  • PEP
    Main Road, Giyani, 0826, Limpopo
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Main 1
2
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Questions 9
How far is Midmar from Main 1? +
Midmar is about 978.9 km from Main 1 by road.
How long does it take from Midmar to Main 1? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Midmar to Main 1 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 Midmar to Main 1? +
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 Midmar to Main 1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,638.66 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,646.41 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,825.43 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,840.23 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Midmar to Main 1? +
Yes. There are 67 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 Midmar To Main 1
Polokwane
From Midmar To Main 1
Johannesburg
From Midmar To Main 1
Krugersdorp
From Midmar To Main 1
Main
From Midmar To Main 1

Route Locations

Start area
Midmar
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Main 1, Limpopo
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 685.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 702.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 606.4 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 823.7 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 824.4 km

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