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Distance from Nongoma to Eshowe

N Nongoma → Eshowe
Road distance
147.9 km
Nongoma to Eshowe is a practical regional trip, covering about 147.9 km in roughly 2 hrs.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
110.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.34×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
6
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs
End point
Kangela Street
Return: 4 hrs 1 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
120 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R297.67
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R298.85
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R297.36
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R311.63
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R392.77
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R394.31
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R392.34
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R411.17
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R516.80
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R518.83
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R516.24
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R541.02
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
189° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
9° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-27.9107, 31.6480
End coords Destination point
-28.8892, 31.4704
Taxi Transport options
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 12 °C Nongoma Fair View Forecast → 15 °C Eshowe Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Nongoma → Eshowe
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Car
147.9 km
2 hrs
Road route
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Two-wheeler
147.9 km
~2 hrs 16 min
65 km/h avg
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147.9 km 121 min
Start Nongoma
Finish Eshowe
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Destination
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Navigation sign

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    72.3 km
  3. Continue left
    74.5 km
  4. Turn right
    0.9 km
  5. Continue straight onto Kangela Street
    0.1 km
  6. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Eshowe → Nongoma Nongoma to Johannesburg Nongoma to Pretoria Nongoma to Cape Town Nongoma to Durban Johannesburg to Eshowe Pretoria to Eshowe Cape Town to Eshowe
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
74.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 0 min • 1 hr 0 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
10.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
24.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
8.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Eshowe
06:42 – 17:03
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:52
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 21 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:42
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R618.31
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.96
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R29.58
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R650.85
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nongoma -27.91067, 31.64804
Midpoint
74.1 km
Total: 147.9 km
Midpoint 74.1 km
147.9 km 121 min
Destination Eshowe End: Kangela Street -28.88919, 31.47044

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 147.9 km
Return-cycle span 295.8 km
Traversal time 121 min
Maneuver count 6
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 74.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.91067, 31.64804
Midpoint -28.43517, 31.32970
End -28.88919, 31.47044
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Questions 8
How far is Nongoma from Eshowe? +
Nongoma is about 147.9 km from Eshowe by road.
How long does it take from Nongoma to Eshowe? +
The drive usually takes about 121 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nongoma to Eshowe in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Nongoma to Eshowe? +
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 Nongoma to Eshowe? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R297.67 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R298.85 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R297.36 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R311.63 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nongoma to Eshowe? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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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