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Distance from Carolina to Pongola

N Carolina → Pongola
Road distance
267.5 km
Highway dominant · N2
Carolina to Pongola is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 267.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 28 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
208.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 28 min
Start point
Middel Street
Return: 6 hrs 56 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
208 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R538.30
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R540.42
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R537.72
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R563.53
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R710.26
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R713.05
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R709.50
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R743.55
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R934.55
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R938.23
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R933.55
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R978.35
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
135° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
315° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-26.0689, 30.1164
End coords Destination point
-27.3776, 31.6169
Taxi Transport options
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 16 °C Carolina Light Showers View Forecast → 21 °C Pongola Light Showers View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Carolina → Pongola
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Car
267.5 km
3 hrs 28 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
267.5 km
~4 hrs 6 min
65 km/h avg
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267.5 km 208 min
Start Carolina
Finish Pongola
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Carolina to Pongola via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Head on Middel Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    0.4 km
  4. Turn left onto Church Street
    53.1 km
  5. Continue straight
    7.7 km
  6. Turn left onto Kerk Street
    2.3 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    102.1 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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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
Routes ↩ Pongola → Carolina Carolina to Johannesburg Carolina to Pretoria Carolina to Cape Town Carolina to Durban Johannesburg to Pongola Pretoria to Pongola Cape Town to Pongola
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
133.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 44 min • 1 hr 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
44.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pongola
06:39 – 17:06
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:52
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 6 min
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,118.12
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.35
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R53.50
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,176.97
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Carolina Start: Middel Street -26.06889, 30.11639
Midpoint
133.8 km
Total: 267.5 km
Midpoint 133.8 km
267.5 km 208 min
Destination Pongola -27.37759, 31.61689

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 267.5 km
Return-cycle span 535 km
Traversal time 208 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 133.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.06889, 30.11639
Midpoint -26.85556, 30.54330
End -27.37759, 31.61689
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Questions 9
How far is Carolina from Pongola? +
Carolina is about 267.5 km from Pongola by road.
How long does it take from Carolina to Pongola? +
The drive usually takes about 208 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Carolina to Pongola in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Carolina 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 Carolina to Pongola? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R538.30 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R540.42 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R537.72 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R563.53 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Carolina 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 long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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