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Distance from Mountain Home to Pomona

N Mountain Home → Pomona
Road distance
509.6 km
Provincial mix · N3 / R51 / R59
Mountain Home to Pomona is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 509.6 km in roughly 6 hrs 21 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
404.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 21 min
Start point
Bramble Lane
End point
2nd Avenue
Return: 12 hrs 42 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
381 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,025.58
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,029.62
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,024.48
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,073.65
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,353.20
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,358.52
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,351.74
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,416.62
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,780.52
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,787.53
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,778.61
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,863.97
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
316° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
136° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.5547, 30.2917
End coords Destination point
-26.9208, 27.4500
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 14 °C Mountain Home Clear Sky View Forecast → 15 °C Pomona Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Mountain Home → Pomona
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Car
509.6 km
6 hrs 21 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
509.6 km
~7 hrs 50 min
65 km/h avg
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509.6 km 381 min
Start Mountain Home
Finish Pomona
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Mountain Home to Pomona via N3
    National highway N3
  2. Directions from Mountain Home to Pomona via R51 and R59
    Provincial road routes R51R59
  3. Head on Bramble Lane
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Cedara Road
    2.1 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Harrismith
    0.6 km
  6. Merge slight right
    151.4 km
  7. Continue straight
    210.3 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R51
    0.5 km
  9. Turn left
    0.7 km
  10. Continue straight
    71.1 km
  11. Turn left onto Blackwood Street
    2.5 km
  12. Continue straight onto Ring Road
    1.6 km
  13. Continue straight onto Klip River Drive
    0.9 km
  14. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  15. Turn right onto Houtkop Road
    3.4 km
  16. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  17. Go straight onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.7 km
  18. Turn right towards R59
    0.4 km
  19. Merge slight right onto Sybrand van Niekerk Freeway
    58.7 km
  20. Turn right onto Water Street
    0.5 km
  21. Continue straight onto Breë Street
    1.8 km
  22. Turn left onto Grens Street
    1.3 km
  23. Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
    0.6 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 18
Known total R1,260.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 18 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Routes ↩ Pomona → Mountain Home Mountain Home to Johannesburg Mountain Home to Pretoria Mountain Home to Cape Town Mountain Home to Durban Johannesburg to Pomona Pretoria to Pomona Cape Town to Pomona
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
255.1 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
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
36.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
84.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
27.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
79.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pomona
06:54 – 17:23
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:09
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 28 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 54 min
SunriseDawn break
06:54
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,130.25
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.19
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R101.93
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,242.37
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Mountain Home Start: Bramble Lane -29.55472, 30.29167
Midpoint
255.1 km
Total: 509.6 km
Midpoint 255.1 km
509.6 km 381 min
Destination Pomona End: 2nd Avenue -26.92083, 27.45000

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 509.6 km
Return-cycle span 1019.2 km
Traversal time 381 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 255.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.55472, 30.29167
Midpoint -27.89498, 28.96129
End -26.92083, 27.45000
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Questions 9
How far is Mountain Home from Pomona? +
Mountain Home is about 509.6 km from Pomona by road.
How long does it take from Mountain Home to Pomona? +
The drive usually takes about 381 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Mountain Home to Pomona in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Mountain Home to Pomona? +
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 Mountain Home to Pomona? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,025.58 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,029.62 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,024.48 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,073.65 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Mountain Home to Pomona? +
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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