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Distance from Johannesburg M1 N12 to Polokwane

Johannesburg M1 N12 to Polokwane is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 330.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 35 min.

N Johannesburg M1 N12 → Polokwane
Road distance
330.1 km
N1 N14
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
299.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 35 min
Start point
Southern Bypass
End point
Compensatie Street
Return: 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
215 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R552.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R555.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R615.65
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R620.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R729.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R732.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R812.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R818.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R959.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R964.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,068.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,077.50
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
29° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
209° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2692, 28.0373
End coords Destination point
-23.9058, 29.4614
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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330.1 km 3 hrs 35 min
Start Johannesburg M1 N12
Finish Polokwane
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Southern Bypass
    32.9 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  3. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  4. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  7. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    104.7 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left
    2.0 km
  10. Go straight
    2.7 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Grobler Street
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Grobler Street
    0.3 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork onto Grobler Street
    0.1 km
  14. Go straight onto Grobler Street
    1.8 km
  15. Turn left onto Compensatie Street
    0.2 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 42
Known total R1,007.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 42 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 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 -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
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
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.267, 28.073
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Routes ↩ Polokwane → Johannesburg M1 N12 Johannesburg M1 N12 to Johannesburg Johannesburg M1 N12 to Pretoria Johannesburg M1 N12 to Cape Town Johannesburg M1 N12 to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Pretoria to Polokwane Cape Town to Polokwane
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
165.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 47 min • 1 hr 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
23.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
54.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
17.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Polokwane
06:23 – 17:34
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 11 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 8 min
SunriseDawn break
06:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,379.99
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.60
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R66.03
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,452.62
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg M1 N12 Start: Southern Bypass -26.26915, 28.03730
Midpoint
165.4 km
Total: 330.1 km
Midpoint 165.4 km
330.1 km 3 hrs 35 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 330.1 km
Return-cycle span 660.3 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 35 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 165.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.26915, 28.03730
Midpoint -24.94924, 28.36194
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
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Questions 9
How far is Johannesburg M1 N12 from Polokwane? +
Johannesburg M1 N12 is about 330.1 km from Polokwane by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg M1 N12 to Polokwane? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg M1 N12 to Polokwane in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg M1 N12 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 Johannesburg M1 N12 to Polokwane? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R552.66 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R555.27 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R615.65 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R620.64 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg M1 N12 to Polokwane? +
Yes. There are 42 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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Towns along the route

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From Johannesburg M1 N12 To Polokwane
: Pretoria
From Johannesburg M1 N12 To Polokwane
Johannesburg
From Johannesburg M1 N12 To Polokwane
Krugersdorp
From Johannesburg M1 N12 To Polokwane

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg M1 N12, Gauteng
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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