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Distance from Tzaneen to Main

Tzaneen to Main is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 915.4 km in roughly 10 hrs 58 min.

N Tzaneen → Main
Road distance
915.4 km
N1 R103
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
644.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.42×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 58 min
Return: 21 hrs 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
658 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,532.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,539.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,706.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,720.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,021.81
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,031.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,252.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,270.52
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,660.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,672.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,963.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,987.52
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
181° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
1° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.8319, 30.1611
End coords Destination point
-29.6271, 29.9874
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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915.4 km 659 min
Start Tzaneen
Finish Main
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Skirving Street
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Peace Street
    0.9 km
  5. Go straight onto Agatha Street
    7.0 km
  6. Turn left onto Magoebaskloof Road
    65.3 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  8. Continue
    15.0 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  10. Continue
    1.2 km
  11. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    0.6 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Polokwane Bypass
    280.0 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  16. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  17. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  18. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork
    395.9 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R103: Midmar
    0.3 km
  21. Turn left onto Prospect Road
    1.9 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
    2.1 km
  23. Turn right
    0.2 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn right
    34.0 km
  25. Turn right
    5.2 km
  26. Turn left
    0.4 km
  27. Turn left
    2.4 km
  28. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.2 km
  29. Turn right
    0.2 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 66
Known total R2,456.00
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.
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
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
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
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
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
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
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Routes ↩ Main → Tzaneen Tzaneen to Johannesburg Tzaneen to Pretoria Tzaneen to Cape Town Tzaneen to Durban Johannesburg to Main Pretoria to Main Cape Town to Main
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
458.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 29 min • 5 hrs 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
65.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
152.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
49.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
70.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Main
06:29 – 17:23
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 35 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,826.23
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R18.31
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R183.07
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,027.61
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (27)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Tzaneen -23.83194, 30.16111
Midpoint
458.5 km
Total: 915.4 km
Midpoint 458.5 km
915.4 km 659 min
Destination Main -29.62709, 29.98744

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 915.4 km
Return-cycle span 1830.8 km
Traversal time 659 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 458.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.83194, 30.16111
Midpoint -26.52938, 28.38701
End -29.62709, 29.98744
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Questions 9
How far is Tzaneen from Main? +
Tzaneen is about 915.4 km from Main by road.
How long does it take from Tzaneen to Main? +
The drive usually takes about 659 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Tzaneen 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 Tzaneen 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 Tzaneen to Main? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,532.32 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,539.57 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,706.97 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,720.81 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Tzaneen 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Tzaneen
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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