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Distance from Nongoma to Louwna

N Nongoma → Louwna
Road distance
950.3 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N12
Nongoma to Louwna is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 950.3 km in roughly 12 hrs 11 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
748.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
12 hrs 11 min
Return: 24 hrs 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
731 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
13 hrs 41 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,858.24
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,860.29
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,850.71
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,915.71
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,451.84
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,454.55
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,441.91
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,527.67
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R3,226.11
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R3,229.67
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R3,213.04
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R3,325.89
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
277° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
97° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-27.9107, 31.6480
End coords Destination point
-26.9015, 24.1523
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 15 °C Nongoma Showers View Forecast → 8 °C Louwna Fair View Forecast →
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Nongoma → Louwna
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Car
950.3 km
12 hrs 11 min
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Two-wheeler
950.3 km
~14 hrs 37 min
65 km/h avg
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950.3 km 732 min
Start Nongoma
Finish Louwna
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Nongoma to Louwna via N12 and N1
    National highway route N12N1
  2. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right
    7.6 km
  4. Turn right
    61.6 km
  5. Turn left onto Piet Retief Road
    102.1 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    42.7 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left
    59.4 km
  9. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    1.6 km
  10. Turn left onto Joubert Street
    199.3 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12
    0.5 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    16.9 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight right towards N1: Pretoria
    1.0 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.2 km
  15. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    9.0 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Gordon Road
    0.5 km
  17. Turn left onto Gordon Road
    0.9 km
  18. Turn right onto Ontdekkers Road
    11.1 km
  19. Continue straight onto Voortrekker Road
    1.9 km
  20. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  21. Go straight onto Frederick Cooper Drive
    0.2 km
  22. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    2.3 km
  23. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    1.3 km
  24. Continue straight onto Luipaard Street
    15.3 km
  25. Turn left
    147.2 km
  26. Turn left
    21.0 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  28. Turn left
    21.7 km
  29. Turn left
    61.1 km
  30. Turn right onto Visagie Street
    78.0 km
  31. Continue right
    5.3 km
  32. Turn left onto De la Rey Street
    46.9 km
  33. Turn right
    24.2 km
  34. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.6 km
  35. Turn left
    7.5 km
  36. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 24
Known total R408.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 24 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Ermelo
Road: Road not linked yet
R45.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Dalpark
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.50
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Denne
Road: Road not linked yet
R13.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Leandra
Road: Road not linked yet
R50.50
e-Toll Stork
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Trichardt
Road: Road not linked yet
R25.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
475.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 5 min • 6 hrs 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
68.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
158.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
51.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Louwna
07:05 – 17:37
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:21
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 31 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 10 min
SunriseDawn break
07:05
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,972.06
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.01
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R190.05
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,181.11
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Nongoma -27.91067, 31.64804
Midpoint
475.0 km
Total: 950.3 km
Midpoint 475.0 km
950.3 km 732 min
Destination Louwna -26.90146, 24.15226

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 950.3 km
Return-cycle span 1900.6 km
Traversal time 732 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 3.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 475.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.91067, 31.64804
Midpoint -26.24785, 28.12328
End -26.90146, 24.15226
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Questions 9
How far is Nongoma from Louwna? +
Nongoma is about 950.3 km from Louwna by road.
How long does it take from Nongoma to Louwna? +
The drive usually takes about 732 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Nongoma to Louwna 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 Nongoma to Louwna? +
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 Louwna? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,858.24 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,860.29 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,850.71 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,915.71 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Nongoma to Louwna? +
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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