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Distance from Harrismith N1 to Old Mutual Polokwane 0699

Harrismith N1 to Old Mutual Polokwane 0699 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 587.3 km in roughly 6 hrs 31 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith N1 → Old Mutual Polokwane 0699
Road distance
587.3 km
N1 N14 N3 R81
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
491.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 31 min
Start point
Warden Street
Return: 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
391 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R983.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R987.75
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,095.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,104.03
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,297.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,303.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,445.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,456.71
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,706.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,714.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,901.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,916.73
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
4° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
184° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.2784, 29.1332
End coords Destination point
-23.8727, 29.5100
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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587.3 km 6 hrs 31 min
Start Harrismith N1
Finish Old Mutual Polokwane 0699
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Warden Street
    0.9 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Murray Street
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Warden Street
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Warden Street
    1.4 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  8. Merge slight right
    195.1 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    81.1 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  12. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  15. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    120.9 km
  17. Take the exit ramp sharp right towards R81: Munnik Avenue
    0.4 km
  18. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  19. Turn left onto Munnik Avenue
    0.5 km
  20. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  21. Turn slight left onto School Road
    0.1 km
  22. Turn left
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right
    0.2 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 52
Known total R1,685.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 52 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 13 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Old Mutual Polokwane 0699 → Harrismith N1 Harrismith N1 to Johannesburg Harrismith N1 to Pretoria Harrismith N1 to Cape Town Harrismith N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Old Mutual Polokwane 0699 Pretoria to Old Mutual Polokwane 0699 Cape Town to Old Mutual Polokwane 0699
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
294.3 km
Free State to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 15 min • 3 hrs 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
42.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
97.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
31.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Old Mutual Polokwane 0699
06:23 – 17:33
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 10 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 33 min
SunriseDawn break
06:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,454.82
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R11.75
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R117.46
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,584.02
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 Harrismith N1 Start: Warden Street -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
294.3 km
Total: 587.3 km
Midpoint 294.3 km
587.3 km 6 hrs 31 min
Destination Old Mutual Polokwane 0699 -23.87267, 29.51004

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Limpopo
One-way road span 587.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,174.6 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 294.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -25.93930, 28.13981
End -23.87267, 29.51004
Destination services

Available in Old Mutual Polokwane 0699

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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 Old Mutual Polokwane 0699
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Old Mutual Polokwane 0699
2
  • Woolworths
    Polokwane, 0699
  • PEP
    Mark Street, Polokwane, 0699, Limpopo
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Old Mutual Polokwane 0699
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Old Mutual Polokwane 0699
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Old Mutual Polokwane 0699
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Old Mutual Polokwane 0699
4
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Questions 9
How far is Harrismith N1 from Old Mutual Polokwane 0699? +
Harrismith N1 is about 587.3 km from Old Mutual Polokwane 0699 by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith N1 to Old Mutual Polokwane 0699? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith N1 to Old Mutual Polokwane 0699 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 Harrismith N1 to Old Mutual Polokwane 0699? +
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 Harrismith N1 to Old Mutual Polokwane 0699? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R983.10 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R987.75 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,095.15 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,104.03 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith N1 to Old Mutual Polokwane 0699? +
Yes. There are 52 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

: Johannesburg
From Harrismith N1 To Old Mutual Polokwane 0699
: Pretoria
From Harrismith N1 To Old Mutual Polokwane 0699
Polokwane
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Krugersdorp
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Tzaneen
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Giyani
From Harrismith N1 To Old Mutual Polokwane 0699

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith N1, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Old Mutual Polokwane 0699, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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