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Distance from Selby N14 to Main

N Selby N14 → Main
Road distance
517.7 km
Provincial mix · M2 / N3 / R103
Selby N14 to Main is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 517.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 26 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
424.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 26 min
Start point
Soweto Highway
Return: 12 hrs 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
386 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,041.89
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,045.99
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,040.77
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,090.72
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,374.71
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,380.12
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,373.23
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,439.14
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,808.83
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,815.95
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,806.89
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,893.61
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
153° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
333° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.2285, 28.0178
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
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Travel modes
Selby N14 → Main
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Car
517.7 km
6 hrs 26 min
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Two-wheeler
517.7 km
~7 hrs 57 min
65 km/h avg
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Shell

2001, Gauteng 2 km from start
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Food & drink Near Selby N14

Craft Coffee

50 Gwigwi Mrewbi Street, Johannesburg, 2113 3 km from start
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Food & drink Near Selby N14

Bean There Coffee Company

44 Stanley Avenue 5 km from start
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Convenience store Near Selby N14

Pick n Pay Express

408 M2 East Highway, Heriotdale EXT 19, 2094, Gauteng 9 km from start
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Convenience store Near Selby N14

Shell Select

2001, Gauteng 9 km from start
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Food & drink Near Selby N14

Fournos Bakery

Regent Street 11 km from start
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Food & drink Near Selby N14

Charlie Catue

Smith Road 11 km from start
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Food & drink Near Selby N14

Fat Cake City

Rietfontein Road 15 km from start
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Convenience store Near Selby N14

Bonjour

Heidelberg, 1441 30 km from start
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Convenience store Near Selby N14

Bonjour

Heidelberg, 1441 30 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Selby N14

Quickshop

Villiers 104 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Selby N14

Quickshop

Villiers 104 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Selby N14

Shell Select

9880, Free State 243 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Shell Select

9883, Free State 268 km from start
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Convenience store Past halfway

Shell Select

3310, KwaZulu-Natal 347 km from start
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Route

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517.7 km 386 min
Start Selby N14
Finish Main
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Selby N14 to Main via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Directions from Selby N14 to Main via M2
    Metro arterial route M2
  3. Directions from Selby N14 to Main via R103
    Provincial road route R103
  4. Head on Soweto Highway
    0.5 km
  5. Continue straight onto Ophir Booysens Road
    0.5 km
  6. Continue slight left onto Ophir Road
    0.4 km
  7. Turn right onto Mewett Street
    0.5 km
  8. Turn left onto Booysens Road
    1.5 km
  9. Turn right onto Village Road
    0.2 km
  10. Take the ramp slight right towards M2: Mooistraat
    0.4 km
  11. Merge slight right
    9.1 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.8 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    2.5 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork
    395.9 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R103: Midmar
    0.3 km
  17. Turn left onto Prospect Road
    1.9 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
    2.1 km
  19. Turn right
    0.2 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right
    34.0 km
  21. Turn right
    5.2 km
  22. Turn left
    0.4 km
  23. Turn left
    2.4 km
  24. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.2 km
  25. Turn right
    0.2 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 25
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 25 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
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
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Main → Selby N14 Selby N14 to Johannesburg Selby N14 to Pretoria Selby N14 to Cape Town Selby N14 to Durban Johannesburg to Main Pretoria to Main Cape Town to Main
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
259.3 km
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 13 min • 3 hrs 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
37.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
86.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Main
06:49 – 17:07
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:58
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 18 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:49
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,164.12
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.35
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R103.55
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,278.02
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Selby N14 Start: Soweto Highway -26.22846, 28.01777
Midpoint
259.3 km
Total: 517.7 km
Midpoint 259.3 km
517.7 km 386 min
Destination Main -29.62709, 29.98744

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 517.7 km
Return-cycle span 1035.4 km
Traversal time 386 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 4.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 259.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.22846, 28.01777
Midpoint -28.16530, 29.07438
End -29.62709, 29.98744
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Selby N14 from Main? +
Selby N14 is about 517.7 km from Main by road.
How long does it take from Selby N14 to Main? +
The drive usually takes about 386 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Selby N14 to Main in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Selby N14 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 Selby N14 to Main? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,041.89 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,045.99 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,040.77 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,090.72 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Selby N14 to Main? +
Yes. There are 25 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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