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Distance from New Look to Tonga

N New Look → Tonga
Road distance
1771.7 km
Highway dominant · N12 / N3 / N4 / R36
New Look to Tonga is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,771.7 km in roughly 19 hrs 35 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,445.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
19 hrs 35 min
Start point
Dudumashe
Return: 39 hrs 11 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1175 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
21 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,565.41
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,579.44
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,561.58
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,732.52
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R4,704.36
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R4,722.87
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R4,699.31
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,924.85
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R6,189.94
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R6,214.30
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R6,183.30
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R6,480.06
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
54° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
234° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-33.8388, 20.0900
End coords Destination point
-25.6896, 31.7867
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 11 °C New Look Fair View Forecast → 19 °C Tonga Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
New Look → Tonga
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Car
1771.7 km
19 hrs 35 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1771.7 km
~27 hrs 15 min
65 km/h avg
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1771.7 km 1176 min
Start New Look
Finish Tonga
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  1. Directions from New Look to Tonga via N3 and N12 and N4
    National highway route N3N12N4
  2. Directions from New Look to Tonga via R36
    Provincial road route R36
  3. Head on Dudumashe
    0.1 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto Bougard
    0.0 km
  5. Turn left onto Khosi
    0.2 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.2 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    8.3 km
  8. Turn left onto Cross Street
    0.2 km
  9. Turn right onto Bath Street
    78.0 km
  10. Turn right
    302.9 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  12. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  13. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    27.2 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.2 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N12
    1.5 km
  17. Merge slight right
    1.2 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork
    121.9 km
  19. Merge slight left
    115.8 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  21. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  22. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  23. Merge slight right
    92.1 km
  24. Turn slight left
    0.3 km
  25. Turn right
    0.8 km
  26. Continue left
    11.9 km
  27. Turn left
    14.4 km
  28. Continue straight
    11.9 km
  29. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  30. Turn right
    0.2 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 24
Known total R815.50
Main toll road N4
This route includes 24 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Nkomazi Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R95.00
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.173, 28.260
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gull
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
e-Toll Bee-Eater
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Tonga → New Look New Look to Johannesburg New Look to Pretoria New Look to Cape Town New Look to Durban Johannesburg to Tonga Pretoria to Tonga Cape Town to Tonga
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Halfway point
886.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 47 min • 9 hrs 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
127.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
294.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
95.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Tonga
06:34 – 17:08
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:51
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 34 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 38 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R7,405.78
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R35.43
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R354.34
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,795.56
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (21)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin New Look Start: Dudumashe -33.83875, 20.08996
Midpoint
886.1 km
Total: 1771.7 km
Midpoint 886.1 km
1771.7 km 1176 min
Destination Tonga -25.68958, 31.78674

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1771.7 km
Return-cycle span 3543.4 km
Traversal time 1176 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 886.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.83875, 20.08996
Midpoint -29.46641, 26.10466
End -25.68958, 31.78674
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Questions 9
How far is New Look from Tonga? +
New Look is about 1771.7 km from Tonga by road.
How long does it take from New Look to Tonga? +
The drive usually takes about 1176 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from New Look to Tonga in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from New Look to Tonga? +
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 New Look to Tonga? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,565.41 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,579.44 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,561.58 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,732.52 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from New Look to Tonga? +
Yes. There are 24 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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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