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Distance from Mpilo Boulevard to Main

Mpilo Boulevard to Main is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 533.5 km in roughly 7 hrs 1 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Mpilo Boulevard → Main
Road distance
533.5 km
331.5 mi • 288.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
246.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
2.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 1 min
Return: 14 hrs 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
7 hrs 1 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R893.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R897.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R994.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,002.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,178.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,183.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,312.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,323.32
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,550.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,557.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,727.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,741.21
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Main
7.8°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
6.6°C
Day range High / low
H 11° • L 8°
Rain chance Today's probability
13%
Wind 10m wind speed
3 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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533.5 km 7 hrs 1 min
Start Mpilo Boulevard
Finish Main
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Mpilo Boulevard
    1.9 km
  2. Turn left onto Maseru Bridge
    0.3 km
  3. Continue straight
    11.5 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    36.2 km
  5. Go straight
    0.5 km
  6. Turn left
    34.3 km
  7. Turn right
    42.1 km
  8. Turn right
    74.2 km
  9. Turn right onto Hospital Road
    91.6 km
  10. Merge slight right
    194.2 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R103: Midmar
    0.3 km
  12. Turn left onto Prospect Road
    1.9 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
    2.1 km
  14. Turn right
    0.2 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right
    34.0 km
  16. Turn right
    5.2 km
  17. Turn left
    0.4 km
  18. Turn left
    2.4 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.2 km
  20. Turn right
    0.2 km
  21. 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 R103
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is R103.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
266.9 km
Maseru District to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 30 min • 3 hrs 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Maseru District to KwaZulu-Natal
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Mpilo Boulevard → Main
Maseru District to KwaZulu-Natal
Start area Origin
Mpilo Boulevard, Maseru District
Destination area Arrival
Main, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Mpilo Boulevard → Main
Mpilo Boulevard Origin postcode
Not available
Main Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Maseru District to KwaZulu-Natal
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
161.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
240.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
257.1 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Main → Mpilo Boulevard
Mpilo Boulevard ↔ Main
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mpilo Boulevard -29.30753, 27.47079
Midpoint
266.9 km
Total: 533.5 km
Midpoint 266.9 km
533.5 km 7 hrs 1 min
Destination Main -29.62709, 29.98744

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Maseru District to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 533.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,067.0 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 1 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 266.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.30753, 27.47079
Midpoint -28.27507, 28.90565
End -29.62709, 29.98744
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Questions 9
How far is Mpilo Boulevard from Main? +
Mpilo Boulevard is about 533.5 km from Main by road.
How long does it take from Mpilo Boulevard to Main? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 1 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mpilo Boulevard to Main in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mpilo Boulevard to Main? +
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 Mpilo Boulevard to Main? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R893.08 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R897.30 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R994.87 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,002.93 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mpilo Boulevard to Main? +
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Mpilo Boulevard, Maseru District
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Main, KwaZulu-Natal
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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 161.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 240.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 257.1 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 294.9 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 378.3 km

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