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Distance from Pongola to Mohlweng

N Pongola → Mohlweng
Road distance
493.2 km
Provincial mix · R36
Pongola to Mohlweng is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 493.2 km in roughly 7 hrs 21 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
363.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 21 min
Return: 14 hrs 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
441 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
67.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 6 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R992.56
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R996.46
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R991.49
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,039.08
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,309.63
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,314.78
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,308.22
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,371.01
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,723.19
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,729.97
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,721.34
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,803.96
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
335° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
155° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-27.3776, 31.6169
End coords Destination point
-24.4175, 30.0792
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 21 °C Pongola Light Showers View Forecast → 21 °C Mohlweng Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Pongola → Mohlweng
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Car
493.2 km
7 hrs 21 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
493.2 km
~7 hrs 35 min
65 km/h avg
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604 km flight
~7 hrs 13 min
🚗 159 km to Richards Bay Airport
✈ RCB → PTG (1 hr 12 min)
🚗 89 km from Polokwane International
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493.2 km 442 min
Start Pongola
Finish Mohlweng
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Pongola to Mohlweng via R36
    Provincial road route R36
  2. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Hans Dons Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Martin Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Piet Retief Road
    101.6 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
    2.3 km
  10. Turn right onto Fourie Street
    7.7 km
  11. Go straight
    101.9 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.2 km
  13. Turn right
    0.3 km
  14. Continue left
    0.3 km
  15. Merge slight right
    8.0 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  17. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    15.2 km
  18. Continue left
    49.3 km
  19. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.8 km
  20. Turn right onto De Clerq Street
    1.2 km
  21. Turn left
    99.8 km
  22. Turn left
    0.1 km
  23. Turn left
    0.4 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R126.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Routes ↩ Mohlweng → Pongola Pongola to Johannesburg Pongola to Pretoria Pongola to Cape Town Pongola to Durban Johannesburg to Mohlweng Pretoria to Mohlweng Cape Town to Mohlweng
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
246.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 40 min • 3 hrs 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
35.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
82.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
26.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mohlweng
06:38 – 17:18
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:58
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 1 min
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,061.66
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.86
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R98.64
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,170.17
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pongola -27.37759, 31.61689
Midpoint
246.9 km
Total: 493.2 km
Midpoint 246.9 km
493.2 km 442 min
Destination Mohlweng -24.41750, 30.07917

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 493.2 km
Return-cycle span 986.4 km
Traversal time 442 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 246.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.37759, 31.61689
Midpoint -26.21510, 29.99991
End -24.41750, 30.07917
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Questions 9
How far is Pongola from Mohlweng? +
Pongola is about 493.2 km from Mohlweng by road.
How long does it take from Pongola to Mohlweng? +
The drive usually takes about 442 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pongola to Mohlweng in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pongola to Mohlweng? +
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 Mohlweng? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R992.56 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R996.46 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R991.49 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,039.08 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pongola to Mohlweng? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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