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Distance from Bedfordview to Polokwane

Bedfordview to Polokwane is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 314.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 29 min.

N Bedfordview → Polokwane
Road distance
314.8 km
195.6 mi • 170 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
285.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 28 min
Return: 6 hrs 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
208 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R526.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R529.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R587.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R591.78
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R695.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R698.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R774.53
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R780.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R914.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R919.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,019.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,027.39
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Polokwane
15.1°C
Moderate drizzle
Feels like Perceived temperature
14.5°C
Day range High / low
H 17° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
69%
Wind 10m wind speed
11 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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314.8 km 209 min
Start Bedfordview
Finish Polokwane
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Dean Road
    0.5 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Bowling Road
    0.4 km
  3. Turn right onto Florence Avenue
    0.4 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left onto Kloof Road
    0.9 km
  5. Turn left onto A.G. De Witt Drive
    1.2 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto Edenvale Road
    0.1 km
  7. Continue straight onto Van Riebeeck Avenue
    1.4 km
  8. Turn right towards R24: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway
    5.7 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight right onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway towards R21: Kempton Park
    37.1 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Polokwane
    0.3 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Polokwane
    1.5 km
  13. Merge slight right
    153.1 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    104.7 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left
    2.0 km
  16. Go straight
    2.7 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Grobler Street
    0.0 km
  18. Continue onto Grobler Street
    0.3 km
  19. Keep slight left at the fork onto Grobler Street
    0.1 km
  20. Go straight onto Grobler Street
    1.8 km
  21. Turn left onto Compensatie Street
    0.2 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 33
Known total R1,007.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 33 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.997, 28.250
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.129, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.852, 28.251
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.922, 28.262
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.953, 28.257
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.043, 28.275
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
157.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 44 min • 1 hr 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bedfordview → Polokwane
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bedfordview
Destination area Arrival
Polokwane
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bedfordview → Polokwane
Bedfordview Origin postcode
Not available
Polokwane Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
21.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
38.4 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
153.3 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Polokwane → Bedfordview
Bedfordview ↔ Polokwane
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bedfordview -26.17639, 28.14250
Midpoint
157.7 km
Total: 314.8 km
Midpoint 157.7 km
314.8 km 209 min
Destination Polokwane -23.90583, 29.46139

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 314.8 km
Return-cycle span 629.6 km
Traversal time 209 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 7.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 157.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.17639, 28.14250
Midpoint -24.88336, 28.38502
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
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
Route support

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Questions 9
How far is Bedfordview from Polokwane? +
Bedfordview is about 314.8 km from Polokwane by road.
How long does it take from Bedfordview to Polokwane? +
The drive usually takes about 209 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bedfordview to Polokwane in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Bedfordview 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 Bedfordview to Polokwane? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R526.95 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R529.45 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R587.02 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R591.78 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bedfordview to Polokwane? +
Yes. There are 33 tollgates 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 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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Route Locations

Start area
Bedfordview
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Polokwane
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 Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 21.7 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 38.4 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 153.3 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 160.3 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 76.2 km

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