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Distance from Mohlweng to Pongola

N Mohlweng → Pongola
Road distance
493.4 km
Provincial mix · N2 / R36
Mohlweng to Pongola is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 493.4 km in roughly 7 hrs 21 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
363.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 21 min
Return: 14 hrs 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
441 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
67.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R992.92
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R996.83
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R991.86
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,039.46
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,310.11
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,315.26
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,308.70
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,371.51
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,723.82
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,730.61
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,721.97
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,804.62
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
155° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
335° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-24.4175, 30.0792
End coords Destination point
-27.3776, 31.6169
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 22 °C Mohlweng Fair View Forecast → 21 °C Pongola Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Mohlweng → Pongola
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Car
493.4 km
7 hrs 21 min
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Two-wheeler
493.4 km
~7 hrs 35 min
65 km/h avg
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493.4 km 7 hrs 21 min
Start Mohlweng
Finish Pongola
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Mohlweng to Pongola via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Directions from Mohlweng to Pongola via R36
    Provincial road route R36
  3. Start your journey
    0.4 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    27.8 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  6. Continue
    56.6 km
  7. Go straight
    15.3 km
  8. Turn right onto De Clerq Street
    1.2 km
  9. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.8 km
  10. Turn right onto Viljoen Street
    49.3 km
  11. Turn right onto Schoemanskloof
    15.3 km
  12. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  13. Turn right
    8.7 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Machadodorp
    0.5 km
  15. Go straight
    1.2 km
  16. Turn right onto Quitzow Street
    101.9 km
  17. Continue straight
    7.7 km
  18. Turn left onto Kerk Street
    2.3 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  20. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    102.1 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  22. Continue
    101.5 km
  23. Turn left onto Martin Street
    0.1 km
  24. Turn right onto Hans Dons Street
    0.1 km
  25. Turn left
    0.0 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R126.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Routes ↩ Pongola → Mohlweng Mohlweng to Johannesburg Mohlweng to Pretoria Mohlweng to Cape Town Mohlweng to Durban Johannesburg to Pongola Pretoria to Pongola Cape Town to Pongola
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
247.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 40 min • 3 hrs 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
82.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.6%
☀ 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
6 hrs 19 min
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,062.42
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.87
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R98.68
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,170.97
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mohlweng -24.41750, 30.07917
Midpoint
247.0 km
Total: 493.4 km
Midpoint 247.0 km
493.4 km 7 hrs 21 min
Destination Pongola -27.37759, 31.61689

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 493.4 km
Return-cycle span 986.8 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 21 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 247.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.41750, 30.07917
Midpoint -26.21432, 30.00076
End -27.37759, 31.61689
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Questions 9
How far is Mohlweng from Pongola? +
Mohlweng is about 493.4 km from Pongola by road.
How long does it take from Mohlweng to Pongola? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 21 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mohlweng to Pongola in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mohlweng 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 Mohlweng to Pongola? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R992.92 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R996.83 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R991.86 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,039.46 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mohlweng to Pongola? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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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