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Distance from Pont to Ilitha

N Pont → Ilitha
Road distance
796.2 km
Highway dominant · N2
Pont to Ilitha is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 796.2 km in roughly 9 hrs 31 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
671.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
38
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 31 min
Start point
Pont
Return: 19 hrs 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
571 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,602.26
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,608.57
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,600.54
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,677.36
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,114.10
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,122.42
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,111.83
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,213.19
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,781.71
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,792.66
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,778.72
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,912.09
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
81° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
261° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0384, 20.4253
End coords Destination point
-32.8917, 27.5300
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Travel modes
Pont → Ilitha
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Car
796.2 km
9 hrs 31 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
796.2 km
~12 hrs 14 min
65 km/h avg
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Convenience store Near Pont

Quickshop

Riversdale 76 km from start
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Fuel stations Soon after Pont

Shell

Mossel Bay, 6506, Western Cape 155 km from start
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Food & drink Before halfway

Treats by Louisa

Mosaic Market N2, Sedgefield 217 km from start
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Food & drink Before halfway

Espresso Cafe

N2 Wild Oats Community Farmers Market, Sedgefield, 6573 217 km from start
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Food & drink Before halfway

Prince of Tarts

N2 Wild Oats Community Farmers Market, Sedgefield, 6573 217 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Shell Select

6573, Western Cape 219 km from start
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Food & drink Before halfway

Flat Lizard

Shop 5 Houtappel Building Main Service Road, Sedgefield, 6573 219 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Bonjour

72 Main Road, Knysna, 6571 241 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Pick n Pay Express

56 Main Street, Knysna, 6570, Western Cape 241 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Shell Select

6571, Western Cape 241 km from start
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Convenience store Around halfway

Shell Select

6600, Western Cape 270 km from start
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Food & drink Around halfway

Boxes & Bites

Old Nick Village N2, Plettenberg Bay 272 km from start
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Fuel stations Past halfway

Shell

Port Elizabeth, 6055, Eastern Cape 449 km from start
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Convenience store Near Ilitha

Quickshop

2 Cathcart Street, King William's Town 658 km from start
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Convenience store Near Ilitha

BP

Alexandra Road, King William's Town, 5600, Eastern Cape 659 km from start
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796.2 km 571 min
Start Pont
Finish Ilitha
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Pont to Ilitha via N2
    National highway N2
  2. Head on Pont
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Voortrek Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right
    0.8 km
  5. Take the ramp left towards N2: George
    0.1 km
  6. Merge slight right
    165.0 km
  7. Take the exit ramp straight towards N2: George
    0.9 km
  8. Continue straight
    50.9 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2: Knysna
    1.2 km
  10. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    10.6 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    5.8 km
  15. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  16. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  17. Continue straight
    62.5 km
  18. Continue straight
    3.5 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    1.5 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  23. Continue
    276.1 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2: Grahamstown
    0.9 km
  25. Continue straight
    193.1 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  27. Continue
    0.5 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  29. Continue
    0.6 km
  30. Turn right
    0.9 km
  31. Turn left onto Grey Street
    0.5 km
  32. Turn right onto Alexandra Road
    1.2 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  34. Continue
    13.8 km
  35. Turn right
    1.2 km
  36. Turn right
    0.6 km
  37. Turn left
    0.2 km
  38. Turn right
    0.2 km
  39. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 3
Known total R219.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 3 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Tsitsikamma
Road: Road not linked yet
R73.00
Routes ↩ Ilitha → Pont Pont to Johannesburg Pont to Pretoria Pont to Cape Town Pont to Durban Johannesburg to Ilitha Pretoria to Ilitha Cape Town to Ilitha
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Halfway point
397.7 km
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 45 min • 4 hrs 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Eastern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
57.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
132.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
43.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ilitha
07:07 – 17:09
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:08
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 2 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
07:07
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,328.10
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.92
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R159.24
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,503.26
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (43)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
7
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pont Start: Pont -34.03843, 20.42525
Midpoint
397.7 km
Total: 796.2 km
Midpoint 397.7 km
796.2 km 571 min
Destination Ilitha -32.89167, 27.53000

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Eastern Cape
One-way road span 796.2 km
Return-cycle span 1592.4 km
Traversal time 571 min
Maneuver count 38
Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 397.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.03843, 20.42525
Midpoint -34.00062, 24.24845
End -32.89167, 27.53000
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Pont from Ilitha? +
Pont is about 796.2 km from Ilitha by road.
How long does it take from Pont to Ilitha? +
The drive usually takes about 571 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pont to Ilitha 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 Pont to Ilitha? +
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 Pont to Ilitha? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,602.26 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,608.57 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,600.54 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,677.36 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pont to Ilitha? +
Yes. There are 3 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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