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Distance from Main N3 to Polokwane Bypass

Main N3 to Polokwane Bypass is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 600.4 km in roughly 7 hrs 20 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Main N3 → Polokwane Bypass
Road distance
600.4 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
484.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 20 min
Start point
Main
Return: 41 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
440 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,005.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,009.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,119.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,128.65
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,326.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,332.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,477.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,489.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,744.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,753.09
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,943.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,959.47
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
352° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
172° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-28.1747, 30.1761
End coords Destination point
-23.8582, 29.5059
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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600.4 km 7 hrs 20 min
Start Main N3
Finish Polokwane Bypass
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Main
    2.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Uithoek Street
    1.4 km
  3. Continue straight onto Karel Landman Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Biggar Street
    0.7 km
  5. Continue right onto Biggar Street
    3.1 km
  6. Turn left
    17.3 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    243.4 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    48.2 km
  10. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    4.1 km
  11. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Street
    6.9 km
  12. Continue straight onto Kerk Street
    77.5 km
  13. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  14. Turn right onto Hereford Street
    115.6 km
  15. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Drive
    19.3 km
  16. Take the ramp straight
    1.0 km
  17. Merge slight right
    59.5 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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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
Routes ↩ Polokwane Bypass → Main N3 Main N3 to Johannesburg Main N3 to Pretoria Main N3 to Cape Town Main N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Bypass Pretoria to Polokwane Bypass Cape Town to Polokwane Bypass
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
300.8 km
KwaZulu-Natal to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 40 min • 3 hrs 40 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
KwaZulu-Natal to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
43.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
99.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
32.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Polokwane Bypass
06:23 – 17:33
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 10 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 21 min
SunriseDawn break
06:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,509.56
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.01
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R120.07
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,641.64
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Main N3 Start: Main -28.17471, 30.17607
Midpoint
300.8 km
Total: 600.4 km
Midpoint 300.8 km
600.4 km 7 hrs 20 min
Destination Polokwane Bypass -23.85816, 29.50588

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span KwaZulu-Natal to Limpopo
One-way road span 600.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,200.7 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 300.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.17471, 30.17607
Midpoint -25.89305, 29.58767
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 Main N3 from Polokwane Bypass? +
Main N3 is about 600.4 km from Polokwane Bypass by road.
How long does it take from Main N3 to Polokwane Bypass? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Main N3 to Polokwane Bypass 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 Main N3 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 Main N3 to Polokwane Bypass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,005.03 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,009.78 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,119.58 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,128.65 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Main N3 to Polokwane Bypass? +
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 crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Main N3, KwaZulu-Natal
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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 307.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 324.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 227.9 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 445.9 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 445.2 km

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