Distance from 1 M2 to M 2

1 M2 to M 2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 446.5 km in roughly 5 hrs 11 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 1 M2 → M 2

Road distance

446.5 km

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

392.4 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.14×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 11 min

Start point

Charlotte Maxeke Street

Return: 22 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

311 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

86.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

5 hrs 41 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R23.25 / litre

R747.52

95 Petrol R23.36 / litre

R751.06

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

40° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

220° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-25.7535, 28.1745

End coords Destination point

-23.0379, 30.6494

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

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Accommodation

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start 1 M2

Finish M 2

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Head on Charlotte Maxeke Street

0.2 km
Turn right onto Von Wielligh Street

0.2 km
Turn right onto Soutter Street

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Nana Sita Street

2.5 km
Go straight onto Nelson Mandela Drive

0.1 km
Turn right onto Francis Baard Street

5.9 km
Take the ramp straight towards N1: Polokwane

0.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Polokwane

1.2 km
Merge slight right

142.0 km
Keep slight right at the fork

198.7 km
Turn right

89.2 km
Turn right

3.5 km
Turn left

1.7 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Turn left

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.2 km
Turn left

0.0 km
Turn left

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 28

Known total R1,140.50

Main toll road N1

This route includes 28 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Murrayhill

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Murrayhill

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Wallmansthal

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

Wallmansthal

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

Stormvoël

Road: Road not linked yet

R12.50

Stormvoël

Road: Road not linked yet

R12.50

Capricorn

Road: Road not linked yet

R63.50

Sebetiela

Road: Road not linked yet

R24.50

Sebetiela

Road: Road not linked yet

R24.50

Maubane

Road: Road not linked yet

R33.00

Maubane

Road: Road not linked yet

R33.00

Hammanskraal

Road: Road not linked yet

R35.00

Hammanskraal

Road: Road not linked yet

R35.00

Routes ↩ M 2 → 1 M2 1 M2 to Johannesburg 1 M2 to Pretoria 1 M2 to Cape Town 1 M2 to Durban Johannesburg to M 2 Pretoria to M 2 Cape Town to M 2

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

223.6 km

Gauteng to Limpopo

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 35 min • 2 hrs 35 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Gauteng to Limpopo

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

32.2 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

74.3 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

24.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.68

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at M 2

06:18 – 17:29

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

11 hrs 11 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:18

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,866.57

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R8.93

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R89.31

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,964.81

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (6)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin 1 M2 Start: Charlotte Maxeke Street -25.75355, 28.17454

Midpoint

223.6 km

Total: 446.5 km

Midpoint 223.6 km

446.5 km 5 hrs 11 min

Destination M 2 -23.03795, 30.64938

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Gauteng to Limpopo

One-way road span 446.5 km

Return-cycle span 893.1 km

Traversal time 5 hrs 11 min

Maneuver count 21

Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 223.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.75355, 28.17454

Midpoint -24.12411, 29.14742

End -23.03795, 30.64938

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is 1 M2 from M 2? +

1 M2 is about 446.5 km from M 2 by road.

How long does it take from 1 M2 to M 2? +

The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from 1 M2 to M 2 in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from 1 M2 to M 2? +

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 1 M2 to M 2? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R747.52 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R751.06 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R832.72 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R839.47 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from 1 M2 to M 2? +

Yes. There are 28 tollgates 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 crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Towns along the route

: Polokwane

From 1 M2 To M 2

Rustenburg

From 1 M2 To M 2

Johannesburg

From 1 M2 To M 2

Route Locations

Start area

1 M2, Gauteng

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

M 2, Limpopo

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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Same province pair

About 293.1 km Difference: 153.5 km

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province

About 276.4 km Difference: 170.1 km

Cape Town to George Similar distance

About 372.4 km Difference: 74.1 km

Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance

About 161.5 km Difference: 285.0 km

Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance

About 154.5 km Difference: 292.1 km

Reverse route and related trips

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