Distance from L2140 to Polokwane

N L2140 → Polokwane

Road distance

568.4 km

L2140 to Polokwane is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 568.4 km in roughly 7 hrs 29 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

454.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.25×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

7 hrs 29 min

End point

Compensatie Street

Return: 14 hrs 58 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

449 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

75.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

8 hrs 14 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R1,085.34

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R1,089.84

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

350° N

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

170° S

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-27.9298, 30.2574

End coords Destination point

-23.9058, 29.4614

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 14 °C L2140 Cloudy View Forecast → 12 °C Polokwane Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

L2140 → Polokwane

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Car

568.4 km

7 hrs 29 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

568.4 km

~8 hrs 44 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 192 km to Pietermaritzburg Airport
✈ PZB → JNB → PTG (1 hr 18 min)
↑ Slightly faster than driving · Search →

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start L2140

Finish Polokwane

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Start your journey

0.8 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.1 km
Turn left

2.6 km
Turn right

4.7 km
At the end of the road, turn left

2.2 km
Turn right

1.5 km
Turn sharp left

3.4 km
At the end of the road, turn right

11.9 km
Turn left

2.1 km
Turn left onto Madadeni Road

13.0 km
At the end of the road, turn right

204.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

48.2 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street

4.1 km
Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Street

6.9 km
Continue straight onto Kerk Street

77.5 km
Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street

0.0 km
Turn right onto Hereford Street

115.6 km
Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Drive

19.3 km
Take the ramp straight

1.0 km
Merge slight right

41.8 km
Take the exit ramp slight left

2.0 km
Go straight

2.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Grobler Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Grobler Street

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Grobler Street

0.1 km
Go straight onto Grobler Street

1.8 km
Turn left onto Compensatie Street

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 6

Known total R367.00

Main toll road Not found

This route includes 6 toll points from our database.

Sebetiela

Road: Road not linked yet

R24.50

Sebetiela

Road: Road not linked yet

R24.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

284.8 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 44 min • 3 hrs 44 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

40.9 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

94.5 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

30.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

80%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Polokwane

06:35 – 17:22

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 47 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:35

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,375.95

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R11.37

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R113.68

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,501.00

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (15)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin L2140 -27.92980, 30.25736

Midpoint

284.8 km

Total: 568.4 km

Midpoint 284.8 km

568.4 km 449 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 568.4 km

Return-cycle span 1136.8 km

Traversal time 449 min

Maneuver count 29

Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 284.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -27.92980, 30.25736

Midpoint -25.85491, 29.55227

End -23.90583, 29.46139

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

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is L2140 from Polokwane? +

L2140 is about 568.4 km from Polokwane by road.

How long does it take from L2140 to Polokwane? +

The drive usually takes about 449 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from L2140 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 L2140 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 L2140 to Polokwane? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,085.34 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,089.84 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,321.89 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,330.08 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from L2140 to Polokwane? +

Yes. There are 6 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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Distance from L2140 to Polokwane

Places from L2140 to Polokwane

Quickshop

Pick n Pay

Shell Select

Shell Select

Nestea Food

Mokopane Supermatket

Shell Select

Shell Select

Quickshop

Shell Select

Bread World

Shell Select

Shell Select

Shell Select

JBB Meat & Takeaway

Pietersburg Comprehensive School

FNB

Mahindra

Tops

Checkers

Spar

PEP Cell

Betting World

Human Rights Commission

Department of Home Affairs

Ladies Delite

Milano Clothing & Footwear

Wonder Linen

OK Furniture

Westvaal Polokwane Pre-Owned Vehicles

Bradlows

LiquorShop Shoprite

Shoprite

Standard Bank

Capitec Bank

Ultra Dry Cleaner

Westvaal Polokwane

GWM

FNB

Standard Bank

Roots Butchery

Capitec Bank

BB Used

Quickshop

Roads Agency Limpopo

InspectaCar

Mr. Dex

Department of Education

Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology

Shoprite

Office of the Premier

Taberna Dei Moederkampus

Mr Price

OK Furniture

Provincial Treasury

Polokwane Labour Centre

Dada's World Of Hardware

Mica Hardware

Eurotent

Jeppe Education Center

PEP

Pick n Pay

Fair Price

PEP

BestDrive

BB Polokwane Nissan

Furnmart

Rosebank College

Capitec Bank

JAM

Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology

FNB

United Meat @ Chicken

Stepping Stones

Office of the Premier

Boxer

Hollywood Bets

Tent Technics