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Distance from Main to Hekroodt Circle

Main to Hekroodt Circle is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 528.1 km in roughly 6 hrs 36 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Main → Hekroodt Circle
Road distance
528.1 km
328.1 mi • 285.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
430.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 36 min
Return: 13 hrs 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 36 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R884.01
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R888.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R984.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R992.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,166.40
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,171.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,299.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,309.88
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,534.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,542.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,709.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,723.53
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Hekroodt Circle
12.8°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
11.7°C
Day range High / low
H 15° • L 10°
Rain chance Today's probability
50%
Wind 10m wind speed
10 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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528.1 km 6 hrs 36 min
Start Main
Finish Hekroodt Circle
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left
    2.6 km
  3. Turn right
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right
    5.2 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    35.7 km
  6. Continue straight onto Zeederberg Road
    0.1 km
  7. Take the ramp left towards N3
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right
    148.0 km
  9. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    53.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M94: Germiston
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards Kritzinger Road
    0.1 km
  13. Go straight onto Kritzinger Road
    1.3 km
  14. Continue straight onto Jan Coetzee Road
    0.9 km
  15. Continue straight onto Van Rensburg Street
    0.4 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right onto Ring Road East
    0.6 km
  17. Turn right onto Voortrekker Road
    0.3 km
  18. Take the ramp slight left towards Kimberley
    0.5 km
  19. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    15.0 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N1: Pretoria
    1.0 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.2 km
  22. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    1.0 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M70: Soweto
    0.5 km
  24. Keep slight left at the fork towards M70: Soweto
    0.4 km
  25. Go straight onto Soweto Highway
    3.1 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    0.1 km
  27. Continue onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    2.2 km
  28. Turn slight left onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  29. At the end of the road, turn right onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.3 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 25
Known total R1,345.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 25 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 4 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 -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
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
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
264.5 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 18 min • 3 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Main → Hekroodt Circle
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Start area Origin
Main, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Hekroodt Circle, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Main → Hekroodt Circle
Main Origin postcode
Not available
Hekroodt Circle Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
235.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
251.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
155.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Hekroodt Circle → Main
Main ↔ Hekroodt Circle
Main to Johannesburg Related trip
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Main to Pretoria Related trip
Open
Main to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Main -29.62709, 29.98744
Midpoint
264.5 km
Total: 528.1 km
Midpoint 264.5 km
528.1 km 6 hrs 36 min
Destination Hekroodt Circle -26.21930, 27.89872

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Gauteng
One-way road span 528.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,056.2 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 5.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 264.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.62709, 29.98744
Midpoint -28.13676, 29.05834
End -26.21930, 27.89872
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Hekroodt Circle
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Hekroodt Circle
6
  • PEP
    Soweto, 1852, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Mohajana Street, Soweto, 1723, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Chris Hani Road, Soweto, 1862
  • PEP
    Chris Hani Road, Johannesburg, 1809, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 1862, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Bolani Road, Soweto, 1808
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Hekroodt Circle
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Hekroodt Circle
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Hekroodt Circle
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Hekroodt Circle
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Hekroodt Circle
3
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Questions 9
How far is Main from Hekroodt Circle? +
Main is about 528.1 km from Hekroodt Circle by road.
How long does it take from Main to Hekroodt Circle? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Main to Hekroodt Circle in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Main to Hekroodt Circle? +
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 Main to Hekroodt Circle? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R884.01 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R888.19 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R984.77 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R992.75 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Main to Hekroodt Circle? +
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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Towns along the route

: Germiston
From Main To Hekroodt Circle
Kimberley
From Main To Hekroodt Circle
ern Bypass
From Main To Hekroodt Circle
: Pretoria
From Main To Hekroodt Circle
Roodepoort
From Main To Hekroodt Circle
Western Bypass
From Main To Hekroodt Circle
: Soweto
From Main To Hekroodt Circle
Booysens
From Main To Hekroodt Circle

Route Locations

Start area
Main, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Hekroodt Circle, Gauteng
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 Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 235.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 251.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 155.6 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 372.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 289.5 km

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