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Distance from Pongola to Nongoma

Pongola to Nongoma is a practical regional trip, covering about 70.1 km in roughly 1 hr 8 min.

N Pongola → Nongoma
Road distance
70.1 km
43.6 mi • 37.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
59.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
9
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 8 min
Return: 2 hrs 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 8 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
61.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R117.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R117.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R130.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R131.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R154.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R155.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R172.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R173.88
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R203.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R204.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R226.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R228.79
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 8 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 23 min
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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70.1 km 1 hr 8 min
Start Pongola
Finish Nongoma
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Destination
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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
    0.6 km
  5. Turn right
    61.6 km
  6. Continue left
    6.2 km
  7. Turn right
    1.4 km
  8. Turn left
    0.1 km
  9. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
35.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
34 min • 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pongola → Nongoma
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pongola
Destination area Arrival
Nongoma
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pongola → Nongoma
Pongola Origin postcode
Not available
Nongoma Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Durban to Pietermaritzburg
3 other similar routes
Durban to Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
1.8 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
30.0 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
16.6 km
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Nongoma → Pongola
Pongola ↔ Nongoma
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pongola -27.37759, 31.61689
Midpoint
35.1 km
Total: 70.1 km
Midpoint 35.1 km
70.1 km 1 hr 8 min
Destination Nongoma -27.91067, 31.64804

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 70.1 km
Return-cycle span 140.2 km
Traversal time 1 hr 8 min
Maneuver count 9
Maneuver density 12.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 35.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.37759, 31.61689
Midpoint -27.66432, 31.72143
End -27.91067, 31.64804
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Nongoma
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Nongoma
1
  • PEP
    Main Road, Nongoma, 3950, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Nongoma
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Nongoma
1
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Questions 8
How far is Pongola from Nongoma? +
Pongola is about 70.1 km from Nongoma by road.
How long does it take from Pongola to Nongoma? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pongola to Nongoma in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pongola to Nongoma? +
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 Nongoma? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R117.35 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R117.90 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R130.72 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R131.78 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pongola to Nongoma? +
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Pongola
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Nongoma
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 Pietermaritzburg Similar distance
About 68.3 km Difference: 1.8 km
Durban to Ballito Similar distance
About 40.1 km Difference: 30.0 km
Johannesburg to Vereeniging Similar distance
About 53.5 km Difference: 16.6 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
About 53.9 km Difference: 16.2 km
Polokwane to Mokopane Similar distance
About 56.7 km Difference: 13.4 km

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