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Distance from Bilko Piazza to Polokwane

Bilko Piazza to Polokwane is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 5,609.0 km in roughly 73 hrs 53 min.

N Bilko Piazza → Polokwane
Road distance
5,609.0 km
3,485.3 mi • 3,028.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
4,153.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
237
Info Travel board
Travel time
73 hrs 53 min
Return: 147 hrs 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
73 hrs 53 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 36 planned rest stops
82 hrs 53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R9,389.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R9,433.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R10,459.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R10,544.55
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R12,388.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R12,447.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R13,801.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R13,912.94
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R16,301.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R16,378.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R18,159.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R18,306.50
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Polokwane
14.2°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
13.9°C
Day range High / low
H 20° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
8%
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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5,609.0 km 73 hrs 53 min
Start Bilko Piazza
Finish Polokwane
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  1. Head on Bilko-Piazza
    0.3 km
  2. Turn right onto طريق بحر دار - جوندَر
    0.3 km
  3. Continue slight left onto طريق بحر دار - جوندَر
    0.4 km
  4. Turn right onto Bahir Dar - Gonder Road
    0.0 km
  5. Continue straight onto طريق بحر دار - جوندير
    1.6 km
  6. Turn left onto Bahir Dar - Gonder Road
    4.9 km
  7. Continue straight onto طريق بحر دار - جوندير
    4.5 km
  8. Continue straight onto طريق بحر دار – قوندر،
    0.1 km
  9. Continue straight onto Bahir Dar - Gonder Road
    17.2 km
  10. Continue straight onto طريق بحر دار - قوندر
    0.1 km
  11. Continue straight onto Bahir Dar - Gonder Road
    10.6 km
  12. Continue straight onto بحر دار - طريق قوندر
    1.7 km
  13. Continue straight onto Bahir Dar - Gonder Road
    20.6 km
  14. Continue straight onto طريق بحير دار - جندير
    9.3 km
  15. Continue straight onto طريق بحر دار - قوندر
    5.7 km
  16. Continue straight onto Bahir Dar - Gonder Road
    14.2 km
  17. Continue right onto Bahir Dar - Gonder Road
    14.5 km
  18. Go straight onto طريق بحر دار - جوندير
    0.8 km
  19. Continue straight onto Bahir Dar - Gonder Road
    13.3 km
  20. Continue straight onto طريق بحر دار - جوندير
    8.8 km
  21. Continue straight onto Bahir Dar - Gonder Road
    3.6 km
  22. Continue straight onto بهير دار - طريق جوندر
    12.4 km
  23. Continue straight onto Bahir Dar - Gonder Road
    11.9 km
  24. Continue straight onto طريق بحر دار - جوندير
    11.5 km
  25. Continue straight onto Bahir Dar - Gonder Road
    4.4 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  27. Continue
    0.6 km
  28. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto طريق جيورجيس
    0.0 km
  29. Continue onto طريق جيورجيس
    0.8 km
  30. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  31. Continue
    0.8 km
  32. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  33. Continue
    0.3 km
  34. Turn left
    7.7 km
  35. Go straight onto Mota Road
    9.1 km
  36. Continue straight onto طريق موتا
    5.2 km
  37. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    18.0 km
  38. Continue straight onto طريق موتا
    1.6 km
  39. Turn slight right
    1.0 km
  40. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    73.1 km
  41. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Mota Road
    0.0 km
  42. Continue onto Mota Road
    52.6 km
  43. Turn slight left
    5.4 km
  44. Turn left onto Mota Road
    17.1 km
  45. Continue straight onto طريق موتا
    44.6 km
  46. Continue straight onto Mota Road
    8.9 km
  47. At the end of the road, turn left onto Addis Ababa - Bahir Dar Road
    86.9 km
  48. Continue straight onto Addis Ababa - Bahir Dar Road
    141.4 km
  49. Continue straight onto Tunisia Av.
    0.3 km
  50. Continue straight onto Tunisia Avenue / Gulele _07_1726 Road
    1.2 km
  51. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Tunisia Av.
    0.2 km
  52. Continue onto Tunisia Av.
    1.4 km
  53. Turn left onto Kechenie to Semien
    0.6 km
  54. Turn right onto AR_04_0656 St.
    0.2 km
  55. Go straight onto AR_04_0654 St.
    0.0 km
  56. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Ayele Haile Av.
    0.1 km
  57. Continue onto Ayele Haile Av.
    0.0 km
  58. Go straight onto Ayele Haile Avenue
    0.9 km
  59. Continue left onto Ayele Haile Avenue
    0.1 km
  60. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  61. Continue
    0.7 km
  62. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Russia Av
    0.1 km
  63. Continue onto Russia Av
    0.2 km
  64. Turn slight right onto Russia Av
    1.3 km
  65. Go straight onto Shewareged Gedle Street
    0.6 km
  66. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Comoros Street
    0.0 km
  67. Continue onto Comoros Street
    1.4 km
  68. Continue straight onto Fikre Mariam Aba Techan Street
    1.0 km
  69. Turn right
    2.5 km
  70. Continue straight onto Anbesa Garage - Jackros
    0.7 km
  71. Continue straight onto Anbessa Grarage to Jackros
    0.2 km
  72. Continue straight onto Jacros
    0.5 km
  73. Turn right onto Jackros - Yerer Goro Road
    1.0 km
  74. Continue straight onto Jackros to Yerer Goro
    0.6 km
  75. Continue straight onto Yerer Goro to Jackros Road
    0.4 km
  76. Turn right
    3.9 km
  77. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  78. Continue
    3.8 km
  79. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  80. Continue
    3.3 km
  81. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  82. Continue
    2.9 km
  83. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  84. Continue
    0.0 km
  85. Continue straight
    1.0 km
  86. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.6 km
  87. Merge slight right onto Addis-Adama Expressway
    49.6 km
  88. Take the exit ramp slight right
    1.1 km
  89. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.3 km
  90. Continue straight
    175.2 km
  91. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Addis Ababa to Nairobi road
    0.0 km
  92. Continue onto Addis Ababa to Nairobi road
    18.0 km
  93. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  94. Go straight onto Addis Ababa to Nairobi road
    90.5 km
  95. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  96. Continue
    206.6 km
  97. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  98. Continue
    134.7 km
  99. Turn right
    17.8 km
  100. Turn left
    2.3 km
  101. Continue straight
    9.3 km
  102. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.4 km
  103. Turn sharp left
    5.5 km
  104. Turn slight right
    11.8 km
  105. At the end of the road, turn right onto Marsabit-Moyale Road
    8.4 km
  106. Continue slight left onto Marsabit-Moyale Road
    18.9 km
  107. Keep slight left at the fork onto Marsabit-Moyale Road
    399.9 km
  108. Turn left onto D490 Ruiri-Isiolo
    21.1 km
  109. Turn right
    6.9 km
  110. At the end of the road, turn right onto Meru-Maua Road
    4.5 km
  111. Turn left onto Embu-Meru Highway
    1.0 km
  112. Continue straight onto Meru-Nairobi Highway
    0.6 km
  113. Continue right onto Meru-Nairobi Highway
    4.2 km
  114. Continue straight onto Meru-Nairobi Highway
    91.4 km
  115. Continue straight onto Embu-Nairobi Highway
    41.8 km
  116. Take the ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  117. Merge slight right
    78.9 km
  118. Take the exit ramp slight left onto Thika Road
    0.3 km
  119. Continue make a U-turn onto Thika Road
    0.3 km
  120. Take the ramp slight right onto Thika Road
    0.1 km
  121. Merge slight right onto Thika Road
    0.6 km
  122. Take the exit ramp slight left onto Thika Road
    0.7 km
  123. Turn slight left
    0.6 km
  124. Go straight onto Outer Ring Road
    0.5 km
  125. Keep slight right at the fork onto Outer Ring Road
    9.6 km
  126. Continue straight onto Airport South Road
    0.7 km
  127. Turn slight left onto Airport North Road
    1.2 km
  128. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  129. Keep slight left at the fork towards A8
    0.4 km
  130. Merge slight right onto Mombasa Road
    13.6 km
  131. Keep slight left at the fork onto Mombasa Road towards A104
    0.9 km
  132. Keep slight left at the fork onto Nairobi-Namanga Road
    0.8 km
  133. Continue straight onto Namanga Road
    15.5 km
  134. Continue straight onto Nairobi-Namanga Road
    119.8 km
  135. Continue straight onto Arusha Road
    99.5 km
  136. Turn right
    0.1 km
  137. Go straight onto Northwest Arusha Bypass Road
    5.0 km
  138. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  139. Continue
    168.1 km
  140. Continue left
    5.2 km
  141. At the end of the road, turn left
    52.3 km
  142. Go straight
    25.9 km
  143. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  144. Continue
    0.0 km
  145. Turn slight left
    136.4 km
  146. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  147. Continue
    17.4 km
  148. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Arusha Road
    0.1 km
  149. Continue onto Arusha Road
    0.6 km
  150. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  151. Continue
    2.2 km
  152. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  153. Continue
    1.2 km
  154. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  155. Continue
    18.6 km
  156. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  157. Continue
    215.6 km
  158. Go straight
    4.2 km
  159. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  160. Continue
    5.7 km
  161. Keep slight left at the fork onto Dodoma Highway
    6.1 km
  162. Turn left
    0.2 km
  163. Turn right
    0.9 km
  164. Continue straight
    0.8 km
  165. Turn left onto Utalii Road
    0.0 km
  166. Turn right
    0.3 km
  167. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.5 km
  168. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  169. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.2 km
  170. At the end of the road, turn right
    159.1 km
  171. Keep slight right at the fork
    160.5 km
  172. Continue left
    41.5 km
  173. Turn slight left
    61.4 km
  174. Continue straight
    45.6 km
  175. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  176. Continue
    221.4 km
  177. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  178. Continue
    0.6 km
  179. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Glyn Jones Road
    0.0 km
  180. Continue onto Glyn Jones Road
    0.6 km
  181. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  182. Continue
    29.2 km
  183. Go straight
    12.5 km
  184. Turn right
    292.7 km
  185. Merge left
    5.8 km
  186. Turn right
    143.4 km
  187. Turn left
    4.6 km
  188. Turn right
    61.2 km
  189. At the end of the road, turn right
    57.4 km
  190. Continue straight
    113.0 km
  191. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  192. Continue
    14.5 km
  193. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  194. Continue
    1.6 km
  195. Go straight onto Kilometro_18
    83.4 km
  196. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  197. Continue
    49.1 km
  198. Continue straight
    227.8 km
  199. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto ED Mnangagwa Road
    0.0 km
  200. Continue onto ED Mnangagwa Road
    5.0 km
  201. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto ED Mnangagwa Road
    0.0 km
  202. Continue onto ED Mnangagwa Road
    2.2 km
  203. Continue straight onto Enterprise Road
    0.6 km
  204. Turn right onto Samora Machel Avenue
    2.4 km
  205. Turn left onto Abdel Gamal Nasser Road
    2.2 km
  206. Take the exit ramp left
    0.3 km
  207. Continue straight onto Simon Mazorodze Road
    5.1 km
  208. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Simon Mazorodze Road
    0.0 km
  209. Continue onto Simon Mazorodze Road
    131.8 km
  210. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.2 km
  211. Continue
    2.5 km
  212. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  213. Continue
    145.9 km
  214. Continue straight onto Josiah Tongogara Road
    4.2 km
  215. Turn right onto Robert Mugabe Way
    0.9 km
  216. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    1.2 km
  217. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  218. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    280.5 km
  219. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  220. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    4.1 km
  221. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  222. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.9 km
  223. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  224. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.3 km
  225. Continue straight
    90.9 km
  226. Keep slight left at the fork
    3.3 km
  227. Go straight
    10.8 km
  228. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  229. Continue
    5.0 km
  230. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  231. Continue
    93.6 km
  232. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R101: Polokwane
    1.3 km
  233. Continue straight onto Landdros Mare Street
    7.6 km
  234. Turn left onto Dorp Street
    2.0 km
  235. Turn left onto Jorissen Street
    0.2 km
  236. Turn right onto Compensatie Street
    0.1 km
  237. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 2
Known total R125.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 2 toll points from our database.
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
2,812.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
36 hrs 56 min • 36 hrs 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Bilko Piazza → Polokwane
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Bilko Piazza, አማራ ክልል Amhara أمحرة
Destination area Arrival
Polokwane
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Bilko Piazza → Polokwane
Bilko Piazza 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
5,316.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
5,332.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
5,236.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Polokwane → Bilko Piazza
Bilko Piazza ↔ Polokwane
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Bilko Piazza 12.61506, 37.46964
Midpoint
2,812.7 km
Total: 5,609.0 km
Midpoint 2,812.7 km
5,609.0 km 73 hrs 53 min
Destination Polokwane -23.90583, 29.46139

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 5,609.0 km
Return-cycle span 11,218.1 km
Traversal time 73 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 237
Maneuver density 4.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 2,812.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start 12.61506, 37.46964
Midpoint -6.48132, 35.81536
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 9
How far is Bilko Piazza from Polokwane? +
Bilko Piazza is about 5,609.0 km from Polokwane by road.
How long does it take from Bilko Piazza to Polokwane? +
The drive usually takes about 73 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Bilko Piazza 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 Bilko Piazza 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 Bilko Piazza to Polokwane? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R9,389.53 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R9,433.96 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R10,459.74 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R10,544.55 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Bilko Piazza to Polokwane? +
Yes. There are 2 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Bilko-Piazza
From Bilko Piazza To Polokwane
Tunisia Av
From Bilko Piazza To Polokwane
Kechenie to Semien
From Bilko Piazza To Polokwane
AR_04_0656 St
From Bilko Piazza To Polokwane
AR_04_0654 St
From Bilko Piazza To Polokwane
Ayele Haile Av
From Bilko Piazza To Polokwane
Russia Av
From Bilko Piazza To Polokwane
Anbesa Garage - Jackros
From Bilko Piazza To Polokwane
Anbessa Grarage to Jackros
From Bilko Piazza To Polokwane
Jacros
From Bilko Piazza To Polokwane

Route Locations

Start area
Bilko Piazza, አማራ ክልል Amhara أمحرة
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: 5,316.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 5,332.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 5,236.6 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 5,454.6 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 5,447.5 km

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