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Distance from Berea to Polokwane N3

Berea to Polokwane N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,265.8 km in roughly 14 hrs 6 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Berea → Polokwane N3
Road distance
1,265.8 km
M1 N14 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,021.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
38
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 6 min
Start point
Baynes Street
End point
Compensatie Street
Return: 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
846 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
15 hrs 51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,416.92
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,426.94
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,943.68
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,961.91
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,188.99
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,202.22
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,884.03
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,908.08
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,196.04
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,213.44
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,110.56
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,142.20
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
9° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
189° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-32.9903, 27.9172
End coords Destination point
-23.9058, 29.4614
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,265.8 km 14 hrs 6 min
Start Berea
Finish Polokwane N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Baynes Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right onto Winkley Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Latimer Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Pearce Road
    0.1 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left towards N2
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right onto North East Expressway
    2.9 km
  7. Continue straight
    2.1 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    173.4 km
  10. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Louis Botha Street
    0.0 km
  11. Continue onto Louis Botha Street
    1.0 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street East
    0.0 km
  13. Continue onto Cathcart Street East
    2.8 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    0.8 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Cathcart Street
    0.0 km
  17. Continue onto Cathcart Street
    162.9 km
  18. Turn left onto Barkly Street
    72.0 km
  19. Continue right onto Rascher Street
    122.0 km
  20. Turn left
    2.6 km
  21. Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  22. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    393.0 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  25. Continue straight
    29.1 km
  26. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  28. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  29. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  30. Keep slight right at the fork
    104.7 km
  31. Take the exit ramp slight left
    2.0 km
  32. Go straight
    2.7 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Grobler Street
    0.0 km
  34. Continue onto Grobler Street
    0.3 km
  35. Keep slight left at the fork onto Grobler Street
    0.1 km
  36. Go straight onto Grobler Street
    1.8 km
  37. Turn left onto Compensatie Street
    0.2 km
  38. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 44
Known total R1,433.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 44 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 6 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
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
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 -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
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
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
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Routes ↩ Polokwane N3 → Berea Berea to Johannesburg Berea to Pretoria Berea to Cape Town Berea to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane N3 Pretoria to Polokwane N3 Cape Town to Polokwane N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
634.0 km
Eastern Cape to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 3 min • 7 hrs 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
91.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
210.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
68.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.7%
☀ 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 58 min
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,290.93
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R25.32
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R253.15
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,569.40
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (48)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
10
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Berea Start: Baynes Street -32.99028, 27.91722
Midpoint
634.0 km
Total: 1,265.8 km
Midpoint 634.0 km
1,265.8 km 14 hrs 6 min
Destination Polokwane N3 End: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Limpopo
One-way road span 1,265.8 km
Return-cycle span 2,531.5 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 6 min
Maneuver count 38
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 634.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -32.99028, 27.91722
Midpoint -28.70748, 26.78844
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 Berea from Polokwane N3? +
Berea is about 1,265.8 km from Polokwane N3 by road.
How long does it take from Berea to Polokwane N3? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Berea to Polokwane N3 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 Berea 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 Berea to Polokwane N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,416.92 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,426.94 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,943.68 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,961.91 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Berea to Polokwane N3? +
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. 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

: 1049
From Berea To Polokwane N3
Expressway
From Berea To Polokwane N3
Kroonstad
From Berea To Polokwane N3
Western Bypass
From Berea To Polokwane N3
ern Bypass
From Berea To Polokwane N3
: Johannesburg
From Berea To Polokwane N3
: Pretoria
From Berea To Polokwane N3
Polokwane
From Berea To Polokwane N3
Krugersdorp
From Berea To Polokwane N3

Route Locations

Start area
Berea, Eastern Cape
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

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