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Distance from Maputo to Polokwane N1

Maputo to Polokwane N1 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 346.7 km in roughly 3 hrs 45 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Maputo → Polokwane N1
Road distance
346.7 km
N1 N12 N14 R59
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
309.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 45 min
Start point
Maputo Street
End point
the fork
Return: 30 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
225 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R580.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R583.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R646.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R651.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R765.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R769.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R852.95
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R859.87
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,007.48
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,012.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,122.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,131.41
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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
-26.3512, 28.1050
End coords Destination point
-23.8715, 29.5071
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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346.7 km 3 hrs 45 min
Start Maputo
Finish Polokwane N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Maputo Street
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cairo Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Langkloof Street
    0.6 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn right onto J.G. Strijdom Road
    0.3 km
  5. Turn right onto Kliprivier Road
    1.0 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards R59: Alberton
    0.8 km
  7. Merge slight right
    11.9 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  9. Continue right onto South Rand Road
    1.0 km
  10. Continue straight onto Rand Airport Road
    1.6 km
  11. Take the ramp slight right towards N12
    0.6 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    22.4 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  15. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  17. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  18. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  19. Keep slight right at the fork
    120.9 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 40
Known total R1,007.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 40 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 11 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
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
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
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
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Polokwane N1 → Maputo Maputo to Johannesburg Maputo to Pretoria Maputo to Cape Town Maputo to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane N1 Pretoria to Polokwane N1 Cape Town to Polokwane N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
173.7 km
Gauteng to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 52 min • 1 hr 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
25.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
57.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Polokwane N1
06:23 – 17:33
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 10 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
14 hrs 21 min
SunriseDawn break
06:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,449.03
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.93
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R69.33
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,525.30
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (16)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Maputo Start: Maputo Street -26.35118, 28.10499
Midpoint
173.7 km
Total: 346.7 km
Midpoint 173.7 km
346.7 km 3 hrs 45 min
Destination Polokwane N1 End: the fork -23.87155, 29.50715

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Limpopo
One-way road span 346.7 km
Return-cycle span 693.3 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 5.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 173.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.35118, 28.10499
Midpoint -24.94300, 28.36413
End -23.87155, 29.50715
Destination services

Available in Polokwane N1

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane N1
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane N1
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane N1
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Polokwane N1
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane N1
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Polokwane N1
4
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Questions 9
How far is Maputo from Polokwane N1? +
Maputo is about 346.7 km from Polokwane N1 by road.
How long does it take from Maputo to Polokwane N1? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Maputo to Polokwane N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Maputo to Polokwane N1? +
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 Maputo to Polokwane N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R580.31 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R583.05 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R646.45 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R651.69 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Maputo to Polokwane N1? +
Yes. There are 40 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

: Alberton
From Maputo To Polokwane N1
Johannesburg
From Maputo To Polokwane N1
ern Bypass
From Maputo To Polokwane N1
: Pretoria
From Maputo To Polokwane N1
Polokwane
From Maputo To Polokwane N1
Krugersdorp
From Maputo To Polokwane N1
Polokwane Bypass
From Maputo To Polokwane N1

Route Locations

Start area
Maputo, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Polokwane N1, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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About 276.4 km Difference: 70.2 km
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Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 25.8 km

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