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Distance from Fauna N1 to Polokwane

N Fauna N1 → Polokwane
Road distance
720.7 km
M1 N1 N14
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
669.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 46 min
Start point
Lechwe Avenue
End point
Compensatie Street
Return: 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
466 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,376.08
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,381.78
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,675.99
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,686.37
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,815.66
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,823.19
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,211.38
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,225.07
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,389.02
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,398.93
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,909.71
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,927.72
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
30° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
210° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.1678, 26.1881
End coords Destination point
-23.9058, 29.4614
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Fauna N1 to Polokwane is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 720.7 km in roughly 7 hrs 46 min.
Travel modes
Fauna N1 → Polokwane
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Car
720.7 km
7 hrs 46 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
720.7 km
~11 hrs 5 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
721 km
↑ 4 hrs 19 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 26 min
With airport
~3 hrs 26 min
Estimated. Includes ~2h airport procedures. Check actual schedules for Fauna N1 to Polokwane.
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720.7 km 7 hrs 46 min
Start Fauna N1
Finish Polokwane
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Lechwe Avenue
    0.7 km
  2. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  3. Go straight onto Vereeniging Drive
    0.7 km
  4. Turn left onto Curie Avenue
    1.3 km
  5. Turn right towards N1: Kroonstad
    0.5 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    388.8 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    29.1 km
  10. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  13. Merge slight right
    162.7 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 44
Known total R1,433.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 44 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Sunbird
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Routes ↩ Polokwane → Fauna N1 Fauna N1 to Johannesburg Fauna N1 to Pretoria Fauna N1 to Cape Town Fauna N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Pretoria to Polokwane Cape Town to Polokwane
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
361.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 53 min • 3 hrs 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
51.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
119.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
38.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
92.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Polokwane
06:30 – 17:26
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 48 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,012.40
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R14.41
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R144.13
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,170.95
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Fauna N1 Start: Lechwe Avenue -29.16778, 26.18806
Midpoint
361.0 km
Total: 720.7 km
Midpoint 361.0 km
720.7 km 7 hrs 46 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 720.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,441.3 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 46 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 361.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.16778, 26.18806
Midpoint -26.51222, 27.81142
End -23.90583, 29.46139
Places

Places in Polokwane

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

39 places
🏫
School

Pietersburg Comprehensive School

🏫 School 62 Magazyn Street, Polokwane, 0700
🏦
Bank

FNB

🏦 Bank Jorissen Street, Polokwane
📍
Supermarket

Checkers

📍 Supermarket 57 Hans van Rensburg Street, Polokwane, 0700, Limpopo
📍
Supermarket

Spar

📍 Supermarket Polokwane, 0699
👔
Clothing store

Milano Clothing & Footwear

👔 Clothing store 59 Schoeman Street, Polokwane, 0699
📍
Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Polokwane, 0699, Limpopo
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Thabo Mbeki Street
🏦
Bank

Capitec Bank

🏦 Bank Thabo Mbeki Street
🏦
Bank

FNB

🏦 Bank Landdros Mare Street, Polokwane, 0699
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Thabo Mbeki Street
🏦
Bank

Capitec Bank

🏦 Bank 75D Market Street, Polokwane, 0699
📍
Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store 98 Landdros Mare Street, Polokwane
👔
Clothing store

Mr. Dex

👔 Clothing store Polokwane, 0699
🏫
School

Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology

🏫 School 100 Landdros Mare Street, Polokwane, 0699
📍
Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Polokwane, 0699, Limpopo
🏫
School

Taberna Dei Moederkampus

🏫 School 76 Jorissen Street, Polokwane, 0699
👔
Clothing store

Mr Price

👔 Clothing store Market Street, Polokwane, 0699
👔
Clothing store

Eurotent

👔 Clothing store Market Street, Polokwane
🏫
College

Jeppe Education Center

🏫 College Church Street
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Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store Mark Street, Polokwane, 0699, Limpopo
📍
Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Polokwane, 0700
👔
Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store Rissik Street Limpopo Mall, Polokwane, 0699, Limpopo
🏫
College

Rosebank College

🏫 College Church Street
🏦
Bank

Capitec Bank

🏦 Bank Church Street Limpopo Mall, Polokwane, 0700
👔
Clothing store

JAM

👔 Clothing store Polokwane, 0699
🏫
College

Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology

🏫 College Church Street
🏦
Bank

FNB

🏦 Bank Church Street Limpopo Mall, Polokwane, 0700
🏫
School

Stepping Stones

🏫 School 128 Magazyn Street
📍
Supermarket

Boxer

📍 Supermarket Church Street, Limpopo, 0699
👔
Clothing store

Tent Technics

👔 Clothing store 13 Excelsior Street, Polokwane, 0699
🏫
University

Tshwane University of Technology

🏫 University Polokwane
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 0699, Limpopo
📍
Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store 8 Grobler Street, Polokwane, 0699
🏬
Shopping centre

China City

🏬 Shopping centre 2 Magnesiet Street, Polokwane, 0699
🏬
Shopping centre

China City

🏬 Shopping centre Polokwane
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 0699, Limpopo
🏬
Shopping centre

Thornhill Shopping Centre

🏬 Shopping centre Polokwane, 0699
🏬
Shopping centre

Mall of the North

🏬 Shopping centre Polokwane, 0699
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 0700, Limpopo
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 Fauna N1 from Polokwane? +
Fauna N1 is about 720.7 km from Polokwane by road.
How long does it take from Fauna N1 to Polokwane? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Fauna N1 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 Fauna N1 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 Fauna N1 to Polokwane? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,376.08 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,381.78 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,675.99 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,686.37 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Fauna N1 to Polokwane? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Kroonstad
From Fauna N1 To Polokwane
Western Bypass
From Fauna N1 To Polokwane
ern Bypass
From Fauna N1 To Polokwane
: Johannesburg
From Fauna N1 To Polokwane
: Pretoria
From Fauna N1 To Polokwane
Krugersdorp
From Fauna N1 To Polokwane

Route Locations

Start area
Fauna N1, Free State
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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