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Distance from Pongola to 618 Mtubatuba

Pongola to 618 Mtubatuba is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 162.2 km in roughly 1 hr 59 min.

N Pongola → 618 Mtubatuba
Road distance
162.2 km
100.8 mi • 87.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
128.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 59 min
Return: 3 hrs 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 59 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R271.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R272.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R302.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R304.85
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R358.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R359.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R399.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R402.23
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R471.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R473.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R525.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R529.25
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 59 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
2 hrs 14 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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162.2 km 1 hr 59 min
Start Pongola
Finish 618 Mtubatuba
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Hans Dons Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Martin Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Piet Retief Road
    157.5 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards 618: Mtubatuba
    0.7 km
  6. Turn left
    2.5 km
  7. Continue straight
    0.5 km
  8. Turn left onto Nkosi Mtubatuba Road
    0.3 km
  9. Turn right onto Jacaranda Avenue
    0.2 km
  10. Turn left onto Aloe Avenue
    0.1 km
  11. Turn left onto Poplar Lane
    0.1 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
81.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
59 min • 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pongola → 618 Mtubatuba
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pongola
Destination area Arrival
618 Mtubatuba, KwaZulu-Natal
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pongola → 618 Mtubatuba
Pongola Origin postcode
Not available
618 Mtubatuba Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Richards Bay
3 other similar routes
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
7.0 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
7.7 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
49.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
618 Mtubatuba → Pongola
Pongola ↔ 618 Mtubatuba
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Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pongola -27.37759, 31.61689
Midpoint
81.2 km
Total: 162.2 km
Midpoint 81.2 km
162.2 km 1 hr 59 min
Destination 618 Mtubatuba -28.41571, 32.18846

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 162.2 km
Return-cycle span 324.3 km
Traversal time 1 hr 59 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 7.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 81.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.37759, 31.61689
Midpoint -27.75935, 32.11441
End -28.41571, 32.18846
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Service groups 5
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around 618 Mtubatuba
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around 618 Mtubatuba
6
  • PEP
    Nkosi Mtubatuba Road, Mtubatuba, 3935, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    Mtubatuba, 3935, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Ideals
    John Ross Highway
  • Selfast
    42 Nkosi Mtubatuba Road, Mtubatuba, 3935
  • Winners
    John Ross Highway
  • Fashion World
    John Ross Highway
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around 618 Mtubatuba
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 618 Mtubatuba
6
  • Boxer
    Cnr St Lucia and Hibiscus Streets, Mtubatuba, 3935, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    John Ross Highway, Mtubatuba, 3935, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Superspar
    Lot 23 John Ross Highway, Mtubatuba, 3935
  • OK Express
    20 John Ross Highway, Mtubatuba, 3935
  • Shoprite
    Hibiscus Road, Mtubatuba, 3935, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Bonjour
    John Ross Highway, Mtubatuba, 3935
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around 618 Mtubatuba
1
  • Mtuba Mall
    Celtis Drive, Mtubatuba, 3935, KwaZulu-Natal
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Questions 8
How far is Pongola from 618 Mtubatuba? +
Pongola is about 162.2 km from 618 Mtubatuba by road.
How long does it take from Pongola to 618 Mtubatuba? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pongola to 618 Mtubatuba in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pongola to 618 Mtubatuba? +
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 Pongola to 618 Mtubatuba? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R271.46 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R272.74 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R302.40 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R304.85 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pongola to 618 Mtubatuba? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

618: Mtubatuba
From Pongola To 618 Mtubatuba
St Lucia
From Pongola To 618 Mtubatuba
Nongoma
From Pongola To 618 Mtubatuba
Poplar Lane
From Pongola To 618 Mtubatuba

Route Locations

Start area
Pongola
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
618 Mtubatuba, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 7.0 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 7.7 km
Durban to Port Shepstone Overlapping province
About 112.2 km Difference: 49.9 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 0.6 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 16.4 km

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