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Distance from Main to Kroonstad

Main to Kroonstad is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 474.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 19 min.

N Main → Kroonstad
Road distance
474.7 km
295.0 mi • 256.3 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
346.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 19 min
Return: 12 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 19 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 4 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R794.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R798.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R885.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R892.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,048.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,053.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,167.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,177.44
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,379.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,386.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,536.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,549.26
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 19 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 34 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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474.7 km 6 hrs 19 min
Start Main
Finish Kroonstad
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    50.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.7 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  12. Merge slight right towards N5: Harrismith
    90.2 km
  13. Continue left onto Eeufees Street
    1.2 km
  14. Turn right onto Commissioner Street
    1.8 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right onto Atbara Road
    0.2 km
  16. Continue straight onto James van Huysteen Street
    133.9 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto South Road
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto South Road
    0.6 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto South Road
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto South Road
    0.3 km
  21. Continue straight onto Louw Street
    0.2 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cross Street
    0.0 km
  23. Continue onto Cross Street
    1.0 km
  24. Go straight onto Hospital Road
    1.0 km
  25. Turn left onto Joubert Street
    0.2 km
  26. Turn right onto Beyers Street
    0.1 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R701.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
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
237.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 9 min • 3 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Main → Kroonstad
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Main, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Kroonstad
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Main → Kroonstad
Main Origin postcode
Not available
Kroonstad Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
181.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
102.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
198.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Kroonstad → Main
Main ↔ Kroonstad
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Main to Pretoria Related trip
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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
237.4 km
Total: 474.7 km
Midpoint 237.4 km
474.7 km 6 hrs 19 min
Destination Kroonstad -27.65327, 27.23552

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 474.7 km
Return-cycle span 949.4 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 19 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 5.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 237.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.62709, 29.98744
Midpoint -28.31801, 29.18443
End -27.65327, 27.23552
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Kroonstad
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Kroonstad
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Kroonstad
4
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Questions 9
How far is Main from Kroonstad? +
Main is about 474.7 km from Kroonstad by road.
How long does it take from Main to Kroonstad? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Main to Kroonstad in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Main to Kroonstad? +
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 Kroonstad? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R794.63 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R798.39 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R885.20 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R892.37 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Main to Kroonstad? +
Yes. There are 12 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Main, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kroonstad
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 Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 181.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 102.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 198.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 236.1 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 319.5 km

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