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Distance from Lambton N17 to Polokwane Bypass

Lambton N17 to Polokwane Bypass is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 334.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 37 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Lambton N17 → Polokwane Bypass
Road distance
334.4 km
M2 N1 N14 N3
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
296.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 37 min
Start point
5th Avenue
End point
the fork
Return: 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
217 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R559.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R562.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R623.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R628.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R738.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R742.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R822.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R829.48
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R971.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R976.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,082.64
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,091.42
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
27° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
207° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2432, 28.1801
End coords Destination point
-23.8582, 29.5059
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

334.4 km 3 hrs 37 min
Start Lambton N17
Finish Polokwane Bypass
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on 5th Avenue
    0.2 km
  2. Turn right onto Webber Road
    2.7 km
  3. Turn left onto Power Street
    0.8 km
  4. Turn right onto Refinery Road
    1.0 km
  5. Take the ramp straight towards M2
    0.1 km
  6. Continue straight
    2.2 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3
    0.7 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards N3
    0.3 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    18.7 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
    122.4 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 41
Known total R1,077.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 41 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
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 Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Pikoko
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
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Routes ↩ Polokwane Bypass → Lambton N17 Lambton N17 to Johannesburg Lambton N17 to Pretoria Lambton N17 to Cape Town Lambton N17 to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Bypass Pretoria to Polokwane Bypass Cape Town to Polokwane Bypass
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
167.5 km
Gauteng to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 48 min • 1 hr 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
24.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
55.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Polokwane Bypass
06:22 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 12 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:22
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,397.82
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.69
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R66.88
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,471.39
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Lambton N17 Start: 5th Avenue -26.24321, 28.18007
Midpoint
167.5 km
Total: 334.4 km
Midpoint 167.5 km
334.4 km 3 hrs 37 min
Destination Polokwane Bypass End: the fork -23.85816, 29.50588

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Limpopo
One-way road span 334.4 km
Return-cycle span 668.8 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 37 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 167.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.24321, 28.18007
Midpoint -24.87756, 28.38705
End -23.85816, 29.50588
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 Bypass
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Polokwane Bypass
1
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass
4
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Questions 9
How far is Lambton N17 from Polokwane Bypass? +
Lambton N17 is about 334.4 km from Polokwane Bypass by road.
How long does it take from Lambton N17 to Polokwane Bypass? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 37 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Lambton N17 to Polokwane Bypass in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Lambton N17 to Polokwane Bypass? +
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 Lambton N17 to Polokwane Bypass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R559.80 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R562.45 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R623.60 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R628.66 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Lambton N17 to Polokwane Bypass? +
Yes. There are 41 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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

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From Lambton N17 To Polokwane Bypass
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ern Bypass
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Polokwane
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Johannesburg
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Krugersdorp
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Route Locations

Start area
Lambton N17, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Polokwane Bypass, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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