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Distance from Bank Lane to Polokwane Bypass

Bank Lane to Polokwane Bypass is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 273.5 km in roughly 2 hrs 57 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Bank Lane → Polokwane Bypass
Road distance
273.5 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
248.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 57 min
Start point
Bank Lane
End point
the fork
Return: 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
177 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R457.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R460.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R510.01
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R514.15
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R604.08
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R606.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R672.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R678.39
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R794.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R798.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R885.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R892.62
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
33° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
213° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.7467, 28.1889
End coords Destination point
-23.8582, 29.5059
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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273.5 km 2 hrs 57 min
Start Bank Lane
Finish Polokwane Bypass
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Bank Lane
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Pretorius Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Paul Kruger Street
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Nana Sita Street
    1.0 km
  5. Go straight onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Francis Baard Street
    5.9 km
  7. Take the ramp straight towards N1: Polokwane
    0.4 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Polokwane
    1.2 km
  9. Merge slight right
    142.0 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    122.4 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 27
Known total R1,077.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 27 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
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 ↩ Polokwane Bypass → Bank Lane Bank Lane to Johannesburg Bank Lane to Pretoria Bank Lane to Cape Town Bank Lane to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Bypass Pretoria to Polokwane Bypass Cape Town to Polokwane Bypass
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
137.0 km
Gauteng to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 28 min • 1 hr 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
45.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Polokwane Bypass
06:23 – 17:33
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 10 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 57 min
SunriseDawn break
06:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,143.21
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.47
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R54.70
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,203.38
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bank Lane Start: Bank Lane -25.74669, 28.18888
Midpoint
137.0 km
Total: 273.5 km
Midpoint 137.0 km
273.5 km 2 hrs 57 min
Destination Polokwane Bypass End: the fork -23.85816, 29.50588

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Limpopo
One-way road span 273.5 km
Return-cycle span 547.0 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 57 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 137.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74669, 28.18888
Midpoint -24.66686, 28.57188
End -23.85816, 29.50588
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 Bypass
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Polokwane Bypass
1
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass
4
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Questions 9
How far is Bank Lane from Polokwane Bypass? +
Bank Lane is about 273.5 km from Polokwane Bypass by road.
How long does it take from Bank Lane to Polokwane Bypass? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bank Lane to Polokwane Bypass in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bank Lane to Polokwane Bypass? +
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 Bank Lane to Polokwane Bypass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R457.83 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R460.00 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R510.01 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R514.15 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bank Lane to Polokwane Bypass? +
Yes. There are 27 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 Bank Lane To Polokwane Bypass
Rustenburg
From Bank Lane To Polokwane Bypass
Johannesburg
From Bank Lane To Polokwane Bypass

Route Locations

Start area
Bank Lane, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Polokwane Bypass, 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.

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About 276.4 km Difference: 2.9 km
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About 154.5 km Difference: 119.0 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 99.3 km Difference: 174.2 km

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