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Distance from 1049 to Polokwane N3

1049 to Polokwane N3 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 305.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 52 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 1049 → Polokwane N3
Road distance
305.2 km
N12 R35
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
223.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.36×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 52 min
End point
Compensatie Street
Return: 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
232 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R582.67
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R585.09
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R709.66
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R714.05
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R768.80
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R771.99
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R936.36
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R942.16
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,011.58
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,015.77
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,232.05
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,239.68
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
5° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
185° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.9081, 29.2510
End coords Destination point
-23.9058, 29.4614
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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305.2 km 3 hrs 52 min
Start 1049
Finish Polokwane N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Hans Strydom Avenue
    0.8 km
  3. Turn left onto Steve Bantu Biko Street
    0.8 km
  4. Turn left onto Watermeyer Street
    0.9 km
  5. Take the ramp left towards N12: Nelspruit
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right
    2.9 km
  7. Merge slight left
    21.3 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R35: Bethal
    0.7 km
  9. Turn left onto Fontein Road
    2.7 km
  10. Continue straight onto Samora Machel Street
    4.2 km
  11. Turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    0.9 km
  12. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Street
    6.9 km
  13. Continue straight onto Kerk Street
    77.5 km
  14. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  15. Turn right onto Hereford Street
    115.6 km
  16. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Drive
    19.3 km
  17. Take the ramp straight
    1.0 km
  18. Merge slight right
    41.8 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left
    2.0 km
  20. Go straight
    2.7 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Grobler Street
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Grobler Street
    0.3 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork onto Grobler Street
    0.1 km
  24. Go straight onto Grobler Street
    1.8 km
  25. Turn left onto Compensatie Street
    0.2 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R535.00
Main toll road N12
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Routes ↩ Polokwane N3 → 1049 1049 to Johannesburg 1049 to Pretoria 1049 to Cape Town 1049 to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane N3 Pretoria to Polokwane N3 Cape Town to Polokwane N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
152.9 km
Mpumalanga to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 56 min • 1 hr 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
22.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
50.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
73.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Polokwane N3
06:27 – 17:29
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 15 min
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,275.53
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.10
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R61.03
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,342.67
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 1049 -25.90809, 29.25099
Midpoint
152.9 km
Total: 305.2 km
Midpoint 152.9 km
305.2 km 3 hrs 52 min
Destination Polokwane N3 End: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Limpopo
One-way road span 305.2 km
Return-cycle span 610.3 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 8.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 152.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.90809, 29.25099
Midpoint -24.95578, 29.24507
End -23.90583, 29.46139
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane N3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane N3
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane N3
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Polokwane N3
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane N3
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Polokwane N3
4
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Questions 9
How far is 1049 from Polokwane N3? +
1049 is about 305.2 km from Polokwane N3 by road.
How long does it take from 1049 to Polokwane N3? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 1049 to Polokwane N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 1049 to Polokwane N3? +
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 1049 to Polokwane N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R582.67 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R585.09 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R709.66 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R714.05 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 1049 to Polokwane N3? +
Yes. There are 8 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

: Nelspruit
From 1049 To Polokwane N3
: Bethal
From 1049 To Polokwane N3
Middelburg
From 1049 To Polokwane N3

Route Locations

Start area
1049, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Polokwane N3, 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 Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 12.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 28.7 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Overlapping province
About 154.5 km Difference: 150.7 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 143.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 66.6 km

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