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Distance from Main to Springs

Main to Springs is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 495.8 km in roughly 6 hrs 20 min.

N Main → Springs
Road distance
495.8 km
308.1 mi • 267.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
404.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 20 min
Return: 12 hrs 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 20 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R830.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R833.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R924.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R932.15
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,095.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,100.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,220.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,229.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,441.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,447.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,605.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,618.31
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 20 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 35 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

495.8 km 6 hrs 20 min
Start Main
Finish Springs
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    251.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    19.5 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R42: Nigel
    0.5 km
  12. Turn sharp right onto Jacobs Street
    30.3 km
  13. Turn left onto Colliery Road
    0.4 km
  14. Continue straight onto 5th Avenue
    1.0 km
  15. Turn left onto Main Avenue
    0.1 km
  16. Turn left onto Goods Street
    0.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 20
Known total R1,345.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 20 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
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
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
248.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 10 min • 3 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Main → Springs
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Main, KwaZulu-Natal
Destination area Arrival
Springs
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Main → Springs
Main Origin postcode
Not available
Springs 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
202.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
219.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
123.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Springs → Main
Main ↔ Springs
Main to Johannesburg Related trip
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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
248.4 km
Total: 495.8 km
Midpoint 248.4 km
495.8 km 6 hrs 20 min
Destination Springs -26.25500, 28.43731

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 495.8 km
Return-cycle span 991.7 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 248.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.62709, 29.98744
Midpoint -28.26015, 29.11996
End -26.25500, 28.43731
Destination services

Available in Springs

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 5 nearby matches around Springs
5
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Springs
1
  • PEP
    Springs, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Springs
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Springs
2
  • Shell
    150 Springs West Road, 1559, Gauteng
  • Shell
    47 Ermelo Road, 1559, Gauteng
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Springs
6
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Questions 9
How far is Main from Springs? +
Main is about 495.8 km from Springs by road.
How long does it take from Main to Springs? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Main to Springs in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Main to Springs? +
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 Springs? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R830.04 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R833.97 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R924.65 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R932.15 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Main to Springs? +
Yes. There are 20 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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Towns along the route

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From Main To Springs

Route Locations

Start area
Main, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Springs
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: 202.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 219.4 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 123.4 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 340.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 257.3 km

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