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Distance from A20 to Pongola

N A20 → Pongola
Road distance
166.5 km
A20 to Pongola is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 166.5 km in roughly 2 hrs 22 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
134.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 22 min
Return: 4 hrs 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
142 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
70.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R317.90
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R319.22
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R387.19
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R389.59
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R419.46
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R421.20
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R510.88
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R514.04
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R551.92
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R554.21
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R672.21
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R676.37
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
125° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
305° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.6813, 30.5037
End coords Destination point
-27.3776, 31.6169
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 13 °C A20 Fog View Forecast → 18 °C Pongola Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
A20 → Pongola
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Car
166.5 km
2 hrs 22 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
166.5 km
~2 hrs 33 min
65 km/h avg
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166.5 km 142 min
Start A20
Finish Pongola
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Navigation sign

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right
    0.5 km
  3. Turn sharp right
    1.9 km
  4. Turn right
    9.1 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn left
    6.9 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    2.7 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left
    0.1 km
  8. Merge slight right
    43.4 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  10. Continue
    101.5 km
  11. Turn left onto Martin Street
    0.1 km
  12. Turn right onto Hans Dons Street
    0.1 km
  13. Turn left
    0.0 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
83.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 11 min • 1 hr 11 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
12.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
27.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
9.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pongola
06:33 – 17:07
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 34 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R695.93
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.33
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R33.30
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R732.56
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin A20 -26.68130, 30.50366
Midpoint
83.3 km
Total: 166.5 km
Midpoint 83.3 km
166.5 km 142 min
Destination Pongola -27.37759, 31.61689

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 166.5 km
Return-cycle span 333 km
Traversal time 142 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 8.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 83.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.68130, 30.50366
Midpoint -27.11645, 30.90273
End -27.37759, 31.61689
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Questions 8
How far is A20 from Pongola? +
A20 is about 166.5 km from Pongola by road.
How long does it take from A20 to Pongola? +
The drive usually takes about 142 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from A20 to Pongola in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from A20 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 A20 to Pongola? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R317.90 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R319.22 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R387.19 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R389.59 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from A20 to Pongola? +
No tollgates are 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 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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