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Distance from Pongola to Schoemanskloof

N Pongola → Schoemanskloof
Road distance
376.2 km
Provincial mix · R36
Pongola to Schoemanskloof is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 376.2 km in roughly 4 hrs 57 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
239.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.57×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 57 min
End point
Schoemanskloof
Return: 9 hrs 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
297 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R757.00
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R759.98
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R756.19
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R792.48
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R998.82
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,002.75
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R997.75
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,045.63
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,314.23
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,319.41
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,312.82
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,375.83
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
336° NNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
156° SSE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-27.3776, 31.6169
End coords Destination point
-25.4146, 30.6302
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 20 °C Pongola Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 18 °C Schoemanskloof Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Pongola → Schoemanskloof
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Car
376.2 km
4 hrs 57 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
376.2 km
~5 hrs 47 min
65 km/h avg
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386 km flight
~6 hrs
🚗 159 km to Richards Bay Airport
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🚗 47 km from Kruger Mpumalanga International
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376.2 km 4 hrs 57 min
Start Pongola
Finish Schoemanskloof
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Pongola to Schoemanskloof 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
    49.7 km
  18. 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 ↩ Schoemanskloof → Pongola Pongola to Johannesburg Pongola to Pretoria Pongola to Cape Town Pongola to Durban Johannesburg to Schoemanskloof Pretoria to Schoemanskloof Cape Town to Schoemanskloof
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
188.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 28 min • 2 hrs 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
27.1 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
62.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
20.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
63.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Schoemanskloof
06:38 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
11:56
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 35 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 57 min
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,572.38
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.52
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R75.23
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,655.14
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
188.2 km
Total: 376.2 km
Midpoint 188.2 km
376.2 km 4 hrs 57 min
Destination Schoemanskloof End: Schoemanskloof -25.41459, 30.63023

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 376.2 km
Return-cycle span 752.3 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 57 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 188.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.37759, 31.61689
Midpoint -26.60730, 30.12143
End -25.41459, 30.63023
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Questions 9
How far is Pongola from Schoemanskloof? +
Pongola is about 376.2 km from Schoemanskloof by road.
How long does it take from Pongola to Schoemanskloof? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pongola to Schoemanskloof in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pongola to Schoemanskloof? +
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 Schoemanskloof? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R757.00 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R759.98 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R756.19 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R792.48 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pongola to Schoemanskloof? +
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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