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Distance from Zonnebloem to Main

Zonnebloem to Main is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,580.7 km in roughly 18 hrs 2 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Zonnebloem → Main
Road distance
1,580.7 km
N5 R103
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,191.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 2 min
Start point
Vogelgezang Street
Return: 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1082 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,646.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,658.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,947.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,971.67
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,491.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,507.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,889.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,920.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,594.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,615.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,117.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,159.15
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
69° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
249° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.9325, 18.4350
End coords Destination point
-29.6271, 29.9874
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,580.7 km 18 hrs 2 min
Start Zonnebloem
Finish Main
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Vogelgezang Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Hanover Street
    0.3 km
  3. Turn left onto Searle Street
    0.3 km
  4. Turn right onto Upper Warwick Street
    0.2 km
  5. Continue straight onto Warwick Street
    0.2 km
  6. Continue straight onto Queens Road
    0.3 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right onto Victoria Road
    0.0 km
  8. Turn left onto Sussex Street
    0.3 km
  9. Turn right onto Albert Road
    0.1 km
  10. Turn left onto Lower Church Street
    0.5 km
  11. Take the ramp straight
    0.3 km
  12. Merge slight right onto FW de Klerk Boulevard
    460.4 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  15. Continue straight
    644.6 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5
    0.6 km
  17. Turn right
    66.5 km
  18. Continue straight
    71.4 km
  19. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  20. Merge slight right
    194.2 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R103: Midmar
    0.3 km
  22. Turn left onto Prospect Road
    1.9 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
    2.1 km
  24. Turn right
    0.2 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn right
    34.0 km
  26. Turn right
    5.2 km
  27. Turn left
    0.4 km
  28. Turn left
    2.4 km
  29. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.2 km
  30. Turn right
    0.2 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 17
Known total R943.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 17 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Main → Zonnebloem Zonnebloem to Johannesburg Zonnebloem to Pretoria Zonnebloem to Cape Town Zonnebloem to Durban Johannesburg to Main Pretoria to Main Cape Town to Main
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
790.3 km
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 1 min • 9 hrs 1 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
113.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
262.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
85.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.4%
☀ 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
8 hrs 11 min
SunriseDawn break
06:29
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,607.51
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R31.61
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R316.15
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R6,955.27
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Zonnebloem Start: Vogelgezang Street -33.93255, 18.43505
Midpoint
790.3 km
Total: 1,580.7 km
Midpoint 790.3 km
1,580.7 km 18 hrs 2 min
Destination Main -29.62709, 29.98744

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 1,580.7 km
Return-cycle span 3,161.5 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 2 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 2.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 790.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.93255, 18.43505
Midpoint -30.64583, 25.21426
End -29.62709, 29.98744
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Questions 9
How far is Zonnebloem from Main? +
Zonnebloem is about 1,580.7 km from Main by road.
How long does it take from Zonnebloem to Main? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Zonnebloem 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 Zonnebloem 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 Zonnebloem to Main? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,646.17 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,658.69 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,947.77 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,971.67 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Zonnebloem to Main? +
Yes. There are 17 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

FW de Klerk Boulevard
From Zonnebloem To Main
: Johannesburg
From Zonnebloem To Main
: Senekal
From Zonnebloem To Main
Theunissen
From Zonnebloem To Main
: Midmar
From Zonnebloem To Main
Howick
From Zonnebloem To Main

Route Locations

Start area
Zonnebloem, Western Cape
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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