Distance from Palermo to Polokwane

N Palermo → Polokwane

Road distance

311.7 km

Highway dominant · N1 / N14

Palermo to Polokwane is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 311.7 km in roughly 3 hrs 26 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

284.3 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.10×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

3 hrs 26 min

Start point

Tessa Street

End point

Compensatie Street

Return: 6 hrs 53 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

206 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

90.5 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

3 hrs 41 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R627.36

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R629.83

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

32° NNE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

212° SSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-26.0708, 27.9607

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 10 °C Palermo Fog View Forecast → 14 °C Polokwane Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

Palermo → Polokwane

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Car

311.7 km

3 hrs 26 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

311.7 km

~4 hrs 47 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 15 km to Lanseria International
✈ HLA → PTG (33 min)
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Hotel Soon after Palermo

Protea Hotel Pretoria Loftus Park

416 Kirkness Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0007 44 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Palermo

Finish Polokwane

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Palermo to Polokwane via N1 and N14

National highway route N1N14
Head on Tessa Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Kathleen Crescent

0.1 km
Continue right onto Kathleen Crescent

0.0 km
Turn left onto 3rd Road

0.3 km
Continue right onto 3rd Road

0.1 km
Turn left onto President Fouche Drive

0.3 km
Continue straight onto President Fouche Drive

0.2 km
Turn right onto Malibongwe Drive

0.7 km
Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria

0.8 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

12.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria

1.6 km
Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway

18.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria

0.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria

1.6 km
Merge slight right

162.7 km
Keep slight right at the fork

104.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left

2.0 km
Go straight

2.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Grobler Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Grobler Street

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Grobler Street

0.1 km
Go straight onto Grobler Street

1.8 km
Turn left onto Compensatie Street

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 38

Known total R1,077.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 38 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 5 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 -26.041, 28.077

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

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

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

e-Toll Blouvalk

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

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

e-Toll Owl

Road: Road not linked yet

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

156.2 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 43 min • 1 hr 43 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

22.4 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

51.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

16.8 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

91.2%

☀ 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 19 min

SunriseDawn break

06:41

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,303.10

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R6.23

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R62.35

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,371.68

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (18)

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 Palermo Start: Tessa Street -26.07077, 27.96069

Midpoint

156.2 km

Total: 311.7 km

Midpoint 156.2 km

311.7 km 3 hrs 26 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 311.7 km

Return-cycle span 623.5 km

Traversal time 3 hrs 26 min

Maneuver count 24

Maneuver density 7.7 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 156.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.07077, 27.96069

Midpoint -24.87010, 28.38967

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 Palermo from Polokwane? +

Palermo is about 311.7 km from Polokwane by road.

How long does it take from Palermo to Polokwane? +

The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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

Is taxi available from Palermo 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 Palermo to Polokwane? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R627.36 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R629.83 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R626.69 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R656.76 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Palermo to Polokwane? +

Yes. There are 38 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 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Sungardens Coffee Shop

Bonjour

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Shell Select

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Quickshop

Shoprite

Checkers

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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

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LiquorShop Shoprite

Shoprite

Standard Bank

Capitec Bank

Ultra Dry Cleaner

Westvaal Polokwane

GWM

FNB

Standard Bank

Roots Butchery

Capitec Bank

BB Used

Quickshop

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InspectaCar

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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