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Distance from Robert Mugabe Way to Main

Robert Mugabe Way to Main is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,623.9 km in roughly 18 hrs 16 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Robert Mugabe Way → Main
Road distance
1,623.9 km
1,009.0 mi • 876.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,317.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
48
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 16 min
Return: 36 hrs 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
18 hrs 16 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,718.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,731.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,028.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,052.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,586.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,603.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,995.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,027.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,719.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,741.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,257.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,299.91
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Main
8.2°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
6.0°C
Day range High / low
H 15° • L 4°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
3 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,623.9 km 18 hrs 16 min
Start Robert Mugabe Way
Finish Main
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Robert Mugabe Way
    1.4 km
  2. Turn left onto Bulawayo Road
    2.5 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto High Glen Road
    0.2 km
  4. Continue onto High Glen Road
    6.9 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto High Glen Road
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto High Glen Road
    6.3 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left
    0.3 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Simon Mazorodze
    127.0 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.2 km
  10. Continue
    2.5 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  12. Continue
    145.9 km
  13. Continue straight onto Josiah Tongogara Road
    4.2 km
  14. Turn right onto Robert Mugabe Way
    0.9 km
  15. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    1.2 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    280.5 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    4.1 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  21. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.9 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  23. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.3 km
  24. Continue straight
    90.9 km
  25. Keep slight left at the fork
    3.3 km
  26. Go straight
    10.8 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  28. Continue
    5.0 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  30. Continue
    383.2 km
  31. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  32. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  33. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  34. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  35. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  36. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  37. Keep slight left at the fork
    395.9 km
  38. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R103: Midmar
    0.3 km
  39. Turn left onto Prospect Road
    1.9 km
  40. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
    2.1 km
  41. Turn right
    0.2 km
  42. At the end of the road, turn right
    34.0 km
  43. Turn right
    5.2 km
  44. Turn left
    0.4 km
  45. Turn left
    2.4 km
  46. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.2 km
  47. Turn right
    0.2 km
  48. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 66
Known total R2,511.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 66 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 13 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
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
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
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 -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
813.8 km
Harare Province to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 8 min • 9 hrs 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Harare Province to KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Robert Mugabe Way → Main
Harare Province to KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Robert Mugabe Way, Harare Province
Destination area Arrival
Main, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Robert Mugabe Way → Main
Robert Mugabe Way Origin postcode
Not available
Main Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Harare Province to KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,347.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,330.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
1,251.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Main → Robert Mugabe Way
Robert Mugabe Way ↔ Main
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Robert Mugabe Way -17.81053, 30.92794
Midpoint
813.8 km
Total: 1,623.9 km
Midpoint 813.8 km
1,623.9 km 18 hrs 16 min
Destination Main -29.62709, 29.98744

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Harare Province to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 1,623.9 km
Return-cycle span 3,247.7 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 16 min
Maneuver count 48
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 813.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -17.81053, 30.92794
Midpoint -23.94325, 29.40865
End -29.62709, 29.98744
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Questions 9
How far is Robert Mugabe Way from Main? +
Robert Mugabe Way is about 1,623.9 km from Main by road.
How long does it take from Robert Mugabe Way to Main? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Robert Mugabe Way to Main 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 Robert Mugabe Way 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 Robert Mugabe Way to Main? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,718.36 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,731.22 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,028.19 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,052.75 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Robert Mugabe Way to Main? +
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Simon Mazorodze
From Robert Mugabe Way To Main
: Johannesburg
From Robert Mugabe Way To Main
: Germiston
From Robert Mugabe Way To Main
Durban
From Robert Mugabe Way To Main
Roodepoort
From Robert Mugabe Way To Main
Bloemfontein
From Robert Mugabe Way To Main
ern Bypass
From Robert Mugabe Way To Main
: Midmar
From Robert Mugabe Way To Main
Howick
From Robert Mugabe Way To Main

Route Locations

Start area
Robert Mugabe Way, Harare Province
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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,347.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,330.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,251.4 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 1,469.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,385.3 km

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