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Distance from P296 to Main

N P296 → Main
Road distance
302.5 km
Provincial mix · N3 / R103
P296 to Main is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 302.5 km in roughly 4 hrs 8 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
203.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.48×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 8 min
Return: 8 hrs 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
248 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.9 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 R26.52 / litre
R577.63
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R580.03
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R703.53
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R707.88
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R762.16
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R765.32
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R928.27
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R934.01
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,002.84
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,007.00
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,221.40
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,228.97
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
183° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
3° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.7964, 30.0803
End coords Destination point
-29.6271, 29.9874
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 9 °C P296 Cloudy View Forecast → 10 °C Main Fog View Forecast →
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Travel modes
P296 → Main
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Car
302.5 km
4 hrs 8 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
302.5 km
~4 hrs 39 min
65 km/h avg
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303 km
~36 min
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302.5 km 249 min
Start P296
Finish Main
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Directions from P296 to Main via N3
National highway N3
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Directions from P296 to Main via R103
Provincial road route R103
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Start your journey
    1.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Madadeni Road
    13.0 km
  3. Turn left
    100.9 km
  4. Turn left
    2.6 km
  5. Turn right
    12.4 km
  6. Take the exit ramp left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    0.9 km
  7. Merge slight right
    124.9 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R103: Midmar
    0.3 km
  9. Turn left onto Prospect Road
    1.9 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
    2.1 km
  11. Turn right
    0.2 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn right
    34.0 km
  13. Turn right
    5.2 km
  14. Turn left
    0.4 km
  15. Turn left
    2.4 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.2 km
  17. Turn right
    0.2 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 10
Known total R501.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 10 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Routes ↩ Main → P296 P296 to Johannesburg P296 to Pretoria P296 to Cape Town P296 to Durban Johannesburg to Main Pretoria to Main Cape Town to Main
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
151.5 km
KwaZulu-Natal
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
KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.8 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
50.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
67.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Main
06:41 – 17:11
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 29 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 54 min
SunriseDawn break
06:41
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,264.51
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.05
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R60.50
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,331.06
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin P296 -27.79635, 30.08033
Midpoint
151.5 km
Total: 302.5 km
Midpoint 151.5 km
302.5 km 249 min
Destination Main -29.62709, 29.98744

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 302.5 km
Return-cycle span 605 km
Traversal time 249 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 6.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 151.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.79635, 30.08033
Midpoint -28.76472, 29.67146
End -29.62709, 29.98744
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Questions 9
How far is P296 from Main? +
P296 is about 302.5 km from Main by road.
How long does it take from P296 to Main? +
The drive usually takes about 249 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from P296 to Main in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from P296 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 P296 to Main? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R577.63 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R580.03 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R703.53 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R707.88 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from P296 to Main? +
Yes. There are 10 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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Route Locations

Start area
P296, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Main, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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