Distance from Makhwibidung to Polokwane Bypass

N Makhwibidung → Polokwane Bypass

Road distance

125.1 km

Provincial mix · R81

Makhwibidung to Polokwane Bypass is a practical regional trip, covering about 125.1 km in roughly 1 hr 55 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

80.1 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.56×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

1 hr 55 min

End point

Polokwane Bypass

Return: 3 hrs 51 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

115 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

64.9 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

1 hr 55 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R251.69

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R252.68

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

284° WNW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

104° ESE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-24.0316, 30.2709

End coords Destination point

-23.8582, 29.5059

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 19 °C Makhwibidung Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 17 °C Polokwane Bypass Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Makhwibidung → Polokwane Bypass

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Car

125.1 km

1 hr 55 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

125.1 km

~1 hr 55 min

65 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Makhwibidung

Finish Polokwane Bypass

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Makhwibidung to Polokwane Bypass via R81

Provincial road route R81
Start your journey

0.0 km
Turn right

0.2 km
Turn left

0.3 km
Turn right

0.5 km
At the end of the road, turn left

0.5 km
Continue straight

3.5 km
Turn right

2.1 km
Turn left

0.8 km
Turn slight left

0.0 km
Turn slight left

22.7 km
Turn left onto Peace Street

1.1 km
Go straight onto Agatha Street

7.0 km
Turn left onto Magoebaskloof Road

65.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

15.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

1.4 km
Turn right towards R81

1.1 km
Continue straight

1.2 km
Continue straight

0.9 km
Merge slight right onto Polokwane Bypass

1.4 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Routes ↩ Polokwane Bypass → Makhwibidung Makhwibidung to Johannesburg Makhwibidung to Pretoria Makhwibidung to Cape Town Makhwibidung to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Bypass Pretoria to Polokwane Bypass Cape Town to Polokwane Bypass

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

62.6 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

57 min • 57 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

9.0 L needed

Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

20.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

6.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

64%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Polokwane Bypass

06:40 – 17:21

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:00

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 41 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

4 hrs 4 min

SunriseDawn break

06:40

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R522.79

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R2.50

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R25.01

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R550.30

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (12)

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 Makhwibidung -24.03163, 30.27092

Midpoint

62.6 km

Total: 125.1 km

Midpoint 62.6 km

125.1 km 1 hr 55 min

Destination Polokwane Bypass End: Polokwane Bypass -23.85816, 29.50588

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 125.1 km

Return-cycle span 250.1 km

Traversal time 1 hr 55 min

Maneuver count 22

Maneuver density 17.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 62.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.03163, 30.27092

Midpoint -23.90760, 29.98387

End -23.85816, 29.50588

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How far is Makhwibidung from Polokwane Bypass? +

Makhwibidung is about 125.1 km from Polokwane Bypass by road.

How long does it take from Makhwibidung to Polokwane Bypass? +

The drive usually takes about 1 hr 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Makhwibidung to Polokwane Bypass in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Makhwibidung 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 Makhwibidung to Polokwane Bypass? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R251.69 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R252.68 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R251.42 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R263.48 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Makhwibidung to Polokwane Bypass? +

No tollgates are currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.

Is there a road note for this route? +

This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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Distance from Makhwibidung to Polokwane Bypass

Places from Makhwibidung to Polokwane Bypass

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Boxer

Shoprite

Bonjour

Shell Select

Corner Bakery

Shell Select

Pick n Pay

Shell Select

Shell Select

FNB

MTN

Old Mutual

Pick n Pay

Mall of the North

Nedbank

Capitec Bank

Shell Select

Woolworths

Limpopo Coaches

Superspar

Tops at Spar

VFS Global

Bidvest Waltons

Hussain's Hair Salon

Thornhill Shopping Centre

The Crazy Store

Standard Bank

Food Lovers Market

Quickshop

Laundry Dynamics

Sportsman Warehouse

Corner Bakery

Mercurius Polokwane

Shell Select

AFGRI Agri Services

Sakkor

Gatetronics

China City

Wonderland School

Pick n Pay

Capitec Bank

Trevor's Haven

Bonjour

Pick n Pay

Stepping Stones

Noorderland High School

Taberna Dei Moederkampus

General Piet Joubert School

Pietersburg Comprehensive School

New Holland Agriculture

Northern Academy Independent School

Paris Supermarket

Overland Liquor

Tyre Rack

Polokwane Tractors

China City

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