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Distance from Springs to Main

Springs to Main is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 494.0 km in roughly 6 hrs 20 min.

N Springs → Main
Road distance
494.0 km
307.0 mi • 266.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
404.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
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
78.0 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
R826.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R830.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R921.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R928.68
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,091.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,096.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,215.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,225.35
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,435.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,442.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,599.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,612.30
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Main
7.8°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
6.5°C
Day range High / low
H 11° • L 8°
Rain chance Today's probability
13%
Wind 10m wind speed
4 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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494.0 km 6 hrs 20 min
Start Springs
Finish Main
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Goods Street
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Main Avenue
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto 5th Avenue
    1.0 km
  4. Continue straight onto Colliery Road
    0.4 km
  5. Turn right onto Wit Road
    30.1 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N3: Villiers
    0.6 km
  7. Merge slight right
    19.0 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork
    395.9 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R103: Midmar
    0.3 km
  10. Turn left onto Prospect Road
    1.9 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
    2.1 km
  12. Turn right
    0.2 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    34.0 km
  14. Turn right
    5.2 km
  15. Turn left
    0.4 km
  16. Turn left
    2.4 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.2 km
  18. Turn right
    0.2 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 18
Known total R1,285.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 18 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mooi
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 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
247.5 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
Springs → Main
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Springs
Destination area Arrival
Main, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Springs → Main
Springs Origin postcode
Not available
Main Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
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Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
200.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
217.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
121.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Main → Springs
Springs ↔ Main
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Springs -26.25500, 28.43731
Midpoint
247.5 km
Total: 494.0 km
Midpoint 247.5 km
494.0 km 6 hrs 20 min
Destination Main -29.62709, 29.98744

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 494.0 km
Return-cycle span 988.0 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 247.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.25500, 28.43731
Midpoint -28.25664, 29.11412
End -29.62709, 29.98744
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Questions 9
How far is Springs from Main? +
Springs is about 494.0 km from Main by road.
How long does it take from Springs to Main? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Springs to Main in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Springs 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 Springs to Main? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R826.96 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R830.87 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R921.21 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R928.68 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Springs to Main? +
Yes. There are 18 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

: Villiers
From Springs To Main
Harrismith
From Springs To Main
Durban
From Springs To Main
: Midmar
From Springs To Main
Howick
From Springs To Main

Route Locations

Start area
Springs
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 200.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 217.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 121.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 255.4 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 338.8 km

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