Distance from Messina to Polokwane

N Messina → Polokwane

Road distance

200.8 km

Provincial mix · N1 / R101

Messina to Polokwane is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 200.8 km in roughly 2 hrs 22 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

182.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.10×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

2 hrs 22 min

Start point

Maseri Avenue

End point

Compensatie Street

Return: 4 hrs 44 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

142 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

84.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

2 hrs 37 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R404.09

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R405.68

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

198° SSW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

18° NNE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-22.3454, 30.0269

End coords Destination point

-23.9058, 29.4614

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 Messina Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 14 °C Polokwane Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

Messina → Polokwane

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Car

200.8 km

2 hrs 22 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

200.8 km

~3 hrs 5 min

65 km/h avg

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Places from Messina to Polokwane

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Messina

Finish Polokwane

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Messina to Polokwane via N1

National highway N1
Directions from Messina to Polokwane via R101

Provincial road route R101
Head on Maseri Avenue

0.3 km
Turn left onto Harper Road

0.1 km
Turn right

0.7 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Old National Road

2.2 km
Turn slight left towards Louis Trichardt

0.1 km
Take the ramp straight towards N1: Louis Trichardt

0.8 km
Merge slight right

74.0 km
Continue straight

2.0 km
Go straight

10.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

5.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

93.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R101: Polokwane

1.3 km
Continue straight onto Landdros Mare Street

7.6 km
Turn left onto Dorp Street

2.0 km
Turn left onto Jorissen Street

0.2 km
Turn right onto Compensatie Street

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 2

Known total R125.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.

Capricorn

Road: Road not linked yet

R63.50

Baobab Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

100.7 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 11 min • 1 hr 11 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

14.5 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

33.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

10.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

91.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Polokwane

06:41 – 17:22

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:01

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 40 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

11 hrs 18 min

SunriseDawn break

06:41

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R839.34

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R4.02

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R40.16

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R883.51

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (13)

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 Messina Start: Maseri Avenue -22.34535, 30.02685

Midpoint

100.7 km

Total: 200.8 km

Midpoint 100.7 km

200.8 km 2 hrs 22 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 200.8 km

Return-cycle span 401.6 km

Traversal time 2 hrs 22 min

Maneuver count 19

Maneuver density 9.5 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 100.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -22.34535, 30.02685

Midpoint -23.11567, 29.89626

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 Messina from Polokwane? +

Messina is about 200.8 km from Polokwane by road.

How long does it take from Messina to Polokwane? +

The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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

Is taxi available from Messina 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 Messina to Polokwane? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R404.09 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R405.68 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R403.65 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R423.03 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Messina to Polokwane? +

Yes. There are 2 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.

Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +

This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.

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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Distance from Messina to Polokwane

Places from Messina to Polokwane

Pick n Pay

Pick n Pay Express

Bonjour

Corner Bakery

Shell Select

Bread World

Quickshop

Shell Select

Checkers

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

Tshwane University of Technology

Shell Select