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Distance from 700 to Polokwane

N 700 → Polokwane
Road distance
178.1 km
R101
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
154.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 24 min
End point
Compensatie Street
Return: 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
144 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R340.09
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R341.50
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R414.21
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R416.78
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R448.73
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R450.59
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R546.53
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R549.91
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R590.43
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R592.88
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R719.12
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R723.57
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
231° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
51° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.0379, 30.6494
End coords Destination point
-23.9058, 29.4614
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
700 to Polokwane is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 178.1 km in roughly 2 hrs 24 min.
Travel modes
700 → Polokwane
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Car
178.1 km
2 hrs 24 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
178.1 km
~2 hrs 44 min
65 km/h avg
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178.1 km 2 hrs 24 min
Start 700
Finish Polokwane
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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left
    0.2 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right
    0.1 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.7 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.5 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left
    89.2 km
  10. Turn left
    71.7 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R101: Polokwane
    1.3 km
  12. Continue straight onto Landdros Mare Street
    7.6 km
  13. Turn left onto Dorp Street
    2.0 km
  14. Turn left onto Jorissen Street
    0.2 km
  15. Turn right onto Compensatie Street
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R63.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Routes ↩ Polokwane → 700 700 to Johannesburg 700 to Pretoria 700 to Cape Town 700 to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Pretoria to Polokwane Cape Town to Polokwane
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
89.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 12 min • 1 hr 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
12.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
29.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
9.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Polokwane
06:27 – 17:28
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 2 min
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R744.50
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.56
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R35.62
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R783.68
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (1)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 700 -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint
89.1 km
Total: 178.1 km
Midpoint 89.1 km
178.1 km 2 hrs 24 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 178.1 km
Return-cycle span 356.2 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 9.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 89.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.03795, 30.64938
Midpoint -23.24468, 29.88864
End -23.90583, 29.46139
Destination services

Available in Polokwane

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Polokwane
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Polokwane
4
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
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Questions 8
How far is 700 from Polokwane? +
700 is about 178.1 km from Polokwane by road.
How long does it take from 700 to Polokwane? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 700 to Polokwane in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 700 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 700 to Polokwane? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R340.09 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R341.50 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R414.21 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R416.78 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 700 to Polokwane? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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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Towns along the route

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Route Locations

Start area
700, Limpopo
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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