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Distance from 1049 to Pongola

1049 to Pongola is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 333.0 km in roughly 4 hrs 4 min.

N 1049 → Pongola
Road distance
333.0 km
206.9 mi • 179.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
286.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 4 min
Return: 8 hrs 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 4 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R557.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R560.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R620.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R625.93
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R735.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R738.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R819.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R825.88
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R967.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R972.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,077.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,086.69
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 4 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 19 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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333.0 km 4 hrs 4 min
Start 1049
Finish Pongola
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Hans Strydom Avenue
    0.8 km
  3. Turn left onto Steve Bantu Biko Street
    0.8 km
  4. Turn left onto Watermeyer Street
    0.9 km
  5. Take the ramp left towards N12: Nelspruit
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right
    2.9 km
  7. Merge slight left
    28.1 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11: Hendrina
    0.6 km
  9. Turn right
    41.3 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  11. Continue
    53.0 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  13. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    102.1 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    101.5 km
  16. Turn left onto Martin Street
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right onto Hans Dons Street
    0.1 km
  18. Turn left
    0.0 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 2
Known total R168.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
166.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 2 min • 2 hrs 2 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
1049 → Pongola
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
1049, Mpumalanga
Destination area Arrival
Pongola
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
1049 → Pongola
1049 Origin postcode
Not available
Pongola Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
56.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
39.9 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
178.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Pongola → 1049
1049 ↔ Pongola
1049 to Johannesburg Related trip
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1049 to Pretoria Related trip
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1049 to Cape Town Related trip
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 1049 -25.90809, 29.25099
Midpoint
166.6 km
Total: 333.0 km
Midpoint 166.6 km
333.0 km 4 hrs 4 min
Destination Pongola -27.37759, 31.61689

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 333.0 km
Return-cycle span 665.9 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 4 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 5.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 166.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.90809, 29.25099
Midpoint -26.73111, 30.25930
End -27.37759, 31.61689
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Banks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Pongola
2
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Pongola
1
  • Nedbank
    Piet Retief Road, Pongola, 3170
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Pongola
1
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Questions 9
How far is 1049 from Pongola? +
1049 is about 333.0 km from Pongola by road.
How long does it take from 1049 to Pongola? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 1049 to Pongola in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 1049 to Pongola? +
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 1049 to Pongola? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R557.37 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R560.01 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R620.90 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R625.93 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 1049 to Pongola? +
Yes. There are 2 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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

: Nelspruit
From 1049 To Pongola
: Hendrina
From 1049 To Pongola
Middelburg ()
From 1049 To Pongola

Route Locations

Start area
1049, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pongola
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 56.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 39.9 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 178.5 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 177.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 94.4 km

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