Distance from 5 to Polokwane

N 5 → Polokwane

Road distance

920.2 km

Highway dominant · M1 / N14

5 to Polokwane is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 920.2 km in roughly 9 hrs 58 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

802.7 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.15×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

9 hrs 58 min

End point

Compensatie Street

Return: 57 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

598 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

92.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops

10 hrs 58 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R1,756.99

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R1,764.28

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

21° NNE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

201° SSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-30.6931, 26.6907

End coords Destination point

-23.9058, 29.4614

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 18 °C 5 Fair View Forecast → 19 °C Polokwane Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

5 → Polokwane

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Car

920.2 km

9 hrs 58 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

920.2 km

~14 hrs 9 min

65 km/h avg

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Nearby places

Places in Polokwane

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

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Butcheries 0.4 km

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start 5

Finish Polokwane

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions

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Directions from 5 to Polokwane via N14

National highway N14

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Directions from 5 to Polokwane via M1

Metro arterial route M1

2 route directions identified on this trip

Start your journey

0.6 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.1 km
Turn left onto Grey Street

0.5 km
Turn left onto Robinson Road

0.5 km
Turn left onto Barkly Street

71.8 km
Continue right onto Rascher Street

122.0 km
Turn left

2.6 km
Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad

0.5 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

393.0 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass

3.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg

0.7 km
Continue straight

29.1 km
Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway

18.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria

0.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria

1.6 km
Merge slight right

162.7 km
Keep slight right at the fork

104.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left

2.0 km
Go straight

2.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Grobler Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Grobler Street

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Grobler Street

0.1 km
Go straight onto Grobler Street

1.8 km
Turn left onto Compensatie Street

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 44

Known total R1,433.50

Main toll road N14

This route includes 44 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N14. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

e-Toll Gantry TG001

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

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

Stormvoël

Road: Road not linked yet

R12.50

e-Toll Sunbird

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

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Stormvoël

Road: Road not linked yet

R12.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

e-Toll Ihobe

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Maubane

Road: Road not linked yet

R33.00

Murrayhill

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Maubane

Road: Road not linked yet

R33.00

Murrayhill

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Ivusi

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Sebetiela

Road: Road not linked yet

R24.50

Sebetiela

Road: Road not linked yet

R24.50

e-Toll Pikoko

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

461.0 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

4 hrs 59 min • 4 hrs 59 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

66.3 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

153.0 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

49.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Polokwane

06:30 – 17:25

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 55 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

6 hrs 3 min

SunriseDawn break

06:30

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R3,846.27

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R18.40

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R184.03

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,048.70

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (23)

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 5 -30.69311, 26.69074

Midpoint

461.0 km

Total: 920.2 km

Midpoint 461.0 km

920.2 km 9 hrs 58 min

Destination Polokwane End: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 920.2 km

Return-cycle span 1,840.3 km

Traversal time 9 hrs 58 min

Maneuver count 25

Maneuver density 2.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 461.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.69311, 26.69074

Midpoint -27.33349, 27.43958

End -23.90583, 29.46139

Destination brief

Travelling to Polokwane

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Limpopo capital hub

Standout Provincial capital with northern-route value

Best for Who this destination suits

Business trip Limpopo base Overnight stop Provincial capital stay

Arrival What to expect on arrival

Airport-side, central-city and N1-adjacent arrivals each create different practical trips, so the exact stop should be named clearly.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use Polokwane as a Limpopo base for provincial business, city services and longer northbound or bushveld-connected road trips.

Destination facts Quick reference details

Polokwane Tourism positions the city as a vibrant capital with attractions and activities

The municipality provides tourism guides and visitor material

The city plays a major service-hub role for Limpopo travel

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is 5 from Polokwane? +

5 is about 920.2 km from Polokwane by road.

How long does it take from 5 to Polokwane? +

The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from 5 to Polokwane 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 5 to Polokwane? +

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 5 to Polokwane? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,756.99 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,764.28 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,139.92 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,153.17 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from 5 to Polokwane? +

Yes. There are 44 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Towns along the route

Kroonstad

From 5 To Polokwane

Western Bypass

From 5 To Polokwane

ern Bypass

From 5 To Polokwane

: Johannesburg

From 5 To Polokwane

: Pretoria

From 5 To Polokwane

Krugersdorp

From 5 To Polokwane

Route Locations

Start area

5, Eastern Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Polokwane

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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Distance from 5 to Polokwane

Places in Polokwane

JBB Meat & Takeaway

Pietersburg Comprehensive School

FNB

Mahindra

Tops

Checkers

Spar

PEP Cell

Betting World

Human Rights Commission

Department of Home Affairs

Ladies Delite

Milano Clothing & Footwear

Wonder Linen

OK Furniture

Westvaal Polokwane Pre-Owned Vehicles

Bradlows

LiquorShop Shoprite

Shoprite

Standard Bank

Capitec Bank

Ultra Dry Cleaner

Westvaal Polokwane

GWM

FNB

Standard Bank

Roots Butchery

Capitec Bank

BB Used

Quickshop

Roads Agency Limpopo

InspectaCar

Mr. Dex

Department of Education

Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology

Shoprite

Office of the Premier

Taberna Dei Moederkampus

Mr Price

OK Furniture

Provincial Treasury

Polokwane Labour Centre

Dada's World Of Hardware

Mica Hardware

Eurotent

Jeppe Education Center

PEP

Pick n Pay

Fair Price

PEP

BestDrive

BB Polokwane Nissan

Furnmart

Rosebank College

Capitec Bank

JAM

Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology

FNB

United Meat @ Chicken

Stepping Stones

Office of the Premier

Boxer

Hollywood Bets

Tent Technics

Tshwane University of Technology

Shell Select

M.T.E. Cellular

Quickshop

Bread World

HiFi Corporation Polokwane

Supabets

One Way Inn Liquor Store

Wasa

China City

China City

Gatetronics

Overland Liquor

Sakkor