Distance from Hekroodt Circle to Main 1

Hekroodt Circle to Main 1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 525.9 km in roughly 5 hrs 49 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Hekroodt Circle → Main 1

Road distance

525.9 km

326.8 mi • 283.9 nmi

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

429.2 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.23×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 49 min

Return: 11 hrs 38 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

5 hrs 49 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

90.4 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

6 hrs 19 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R23.25 / litre

R880.35

95 Petrol R23.36 / litre

R884.52

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Wx Destination weather

Today's outlook for Main 1

17.1°C

Slight rain

Feels like Perceived temperature

16.0°C

Day range High / low

H 19° • L 16°

Rain chance Today's probability

100%

Wind 10m wind speed

20 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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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Hekroodt Circle

Finish Main 1

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Head on Hekroodt Circle

0.3 km
Turn left onto Sanders Road

0.8 km
Go straight onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road

2.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit

0.0 km
Continue

3.0 km
Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

30.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria

1.6 km
Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway

18.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria

0.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria

1.6 km
Merge slight right

162.7 km
Keep slight right at the fork

198.7 km
Turn right

27.0 km
Turn right

72.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left

4.1 km
Turn right onto Main

0.4 km
Turn left

0.2 km
Turn right

0.3 km
Turn right

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 41

Known total R1,070.50

Main toll road N1

This route includes 41 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Ihobe

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Gantry TG001

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Sunbird

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

e-Toll Owl

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Stormvoël

Road: Road not linked yet

R12.50

Maubane

Road: Road not linked yet

R33.00

e-Toll Ivusi

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Stormvoël

Road: Road not linked yet

R12.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Sebetiela

Road: Road not linked yet

R24.50

Sebetiela

Road: Road not linked yet

R24.50

Maubane

Road: Road not linked yet

R33.00

Capricorn

Road: Road not linked yet

R63.50

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

e-Toll Pikoko

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Fiscal

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Blouvalk

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Murrayhill

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Murrayhill

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Wallmansthal

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

263.4 km

Gauteng to Limpopo

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 54 min • 2 hrs 54 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Gauteng to Limpopo

Loc Route geography

Route geography

Hekroodt Circle → Main 1

Gauteng to Limpopo

Start area Origin

Hekroodt Circle, Gauteng

Destination area Arrival

Main 1, Limpopo

Road span Street reference

— • —

Post Postal reference

Postal reference

— • —

Hekroodt Circle → Main 1

Hekroodt Circle Origin postcode

Not available

Main 1 Destination postcode

Not available

Province span Route area

Gauteng to Limpopo

Set Nearby route set

Nearby route set

Johannesburg to Polokwane

3 other similar routes

Johannesburg to Polokwane Same province pair

232.8 km

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province

249.5 km

Cape Town to George Similar distance

153.4 km

Rev Related route set

Related route set

Main 1 → Hekroodt Circle

Hekroodt Circle ↔ Main 1

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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Hekroodt Circle -26.21930, 27.89872

Midpoint

263.4 km

Total: 525.9 km

Midpoint 263.4 km

525.9 km 5 hrs 49 min

Destination Main 1 -23.30961, 30.69255

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Gauteng to Limpopo

One-way road span 525.9 km

Return-cycle span 1,051.8 km

Traversal time 5 hrs 49 min

Maneuver count 21

Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 263.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.21930, 27.89872

Midpoint -24.32518, 28.94258

End -23.30961, 30.69255

Destination services

Available in Main 1

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Service groups 2

Clothing stores Supermarkets

Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Main 1

PEP
1-5 Main Road, Giyani, 0826, Limpopo
PEP
Main Road, Giyani, 0826, Limpopo

Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Main 1

Shoprite
Giyani, 0826, Limpopo
Pick n Pay Express
Giyani, 0826, Gauteng

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Hekroodt Circle from Main 1? +

Hekroodt Circle is about 525.9 km from Main 1 by road.

How long does it take from Hekroodt Circle to Main 1? +

The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Hekroodt Circle to Main 1 in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Hekroodt Circle to Main 1? +

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 Hekroodt Circle to Main 1? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R880.35 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R884.52 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R980.70 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R988.65 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Hekroodt Circle to Main 1? +

Yes. There are 41 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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Towns along the route

: Pretoria

From Hekroodt Circle To Main 1

Western Bypass

From Hekroodt Circle To Main 1

Polokwane

From Hekroodt Circle To Main 1

Krugersdorp

From Hekroodt Circle To Main 1

Main

From Hekroodt Circle To Main 1

Route Locations

Start area

Hekroodt Circle, Gauteng

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Main 1, Limpopo

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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Same province pair

About 293.1 km Difference: 232.8 km

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province

About 276.4 km Difference: 249.5 km

Cape Town to George Similar distance

About 372.4 km Difference: 153.4 km

Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance

About 161.5 km Difference: 364.4 km

Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance

About 154.5 km Difference: 371.4 km

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