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Distance from Mbekweni to Main 1

Mbekweni to Main 1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,135.6 km in roughly 13 hrs 16 min.

N Mbekweni → Main 1
Road distance
1,135.6 km
705.7 mi • 613.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
848.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.34×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
38
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 16 min
Return: 26 hrs 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
13 hrs 16 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,901.06
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,910.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,117.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,134.91
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,508.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,520.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,794.25
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,816.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,300.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,316.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,676.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,706.45
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
13 hrs 16 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
13 hrs 31 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,135.6 km 13 hrs 16 min
Start Mbekweni
Finish Main 1
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left
    0.9 km
  5. Turn right
    0.3 km
  6. Turn slight left
    0.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.7 km
  8. Turn right
    15.2 km
  9. Turn right
    9.3 km
  10. Go straight
    0.2 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    34.8 km
  12. Turn right onto Ralph Street
    1.4 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    83.4 km
  14. Continue straight
    79.6 km
  15. Turn right onto George Lubbe Street
    0.0 km
  16. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    4.8 km
  17. Continue straight onto George Lubbe Street
    0.2 km
  18. Continue straight onto Rudolf Greyling Road
    3.7 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Raymond Mhlaba Street
    7.8 km
  21. Take the ramp straight
    1.5 km
  22. Merge slight right
    367.4 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  25. Continue straight
    29.1 km
  26. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  28. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  29. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  30. Keep slight right at the fork
    198.7 km
  31. Turn right
    27.0 km
  32. Turn right
    72.1 km
  33. At the end of the road, turn left
    4.1 km
  34. Turn right onto Main
    0.4 km
  35. Turn left
    0.2 km
  36. Turn right
    0.3 km
  37. Turn right
    0.1 km
  38. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 47
Known total R1,567.00
Main toll road N14
This route includes 47 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N14. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
568.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 38 min • 6 hrs 38 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mbekweni → Main 1
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Mbekweni
Destination area Arrival
Main 1, Limpopo
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mbekweni → Main 1
Mbekweni Origin postcode
Not available
Main 1 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 Overlapping province
842.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
859.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
763.2 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Main 1 → Mbekweni
Mbekweni ↔ Main 1
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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mbekweni -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint
568.7 km
Total: 1,135.6 km
Midpoint 568.7 km
1,135.6 km 13 hrs 16 min
Destination Main 1 -23.30961, 30.69255

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,135.6 km
Return-cycle span 2,271.3 km
Traversal time 13 hrs 16 min
Maneuver count 38
Maneuver density 3.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 568.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.37997, 27.47773
Midpoint -26.64491, 27.74804
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
2
  • PEP
    1-5 Main Road, Giyani, 0826, Limpopo
  • PEP
    Main Road, Giyani, 0826, Limpopo
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Main 1
2
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Questions 9
How far is Mbekweni from Main 1? +
Mbekweni is about 1,135.6 km from Main 1 by road.
How long does it take from Mbekweni to Main 1? +
The drive usually takes about 13 hrs 16 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mbekweni to Main 1 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 Mbekweni 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 Mbekweni to Main 1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,901.06 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,910.06 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,117.74 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,134.91 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mbekweni to Main 1? +
Yes. There are 47 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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From Mbekweni To Main 1
: Johannesburg
From Mbekweni To Main 1
: Pretoria
From Mbekweni To Main 1
Polokwane
From Mbekweni To Main 1
Krugersdorp
From Mbekweni To Main 1
Main
From Mbekweni To Main 1

Route Locations

Start area
Mbekweni
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 Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 842.6 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 859.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 763.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 897.1 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 981.2 km

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