South Africa route platform Distance24 Road distance, travel time and route planning across South Africa.
Donate

Distance from Polokwane Bypass M54 to Louvain

N Polokwane Bypass M54 → Louvain
Road distance
317.8 km
M54 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
285.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 24 min
Start point
Polokwane Bypass
End point
Louvain Avenue
Return: 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
204 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
93.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R606.87
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R609.38
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R739.13
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R743.71
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R800.73
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R804.05
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R975.24
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R981.28
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,053.59
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,057.96
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,283.21
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,291.16
See more fuel details from Polokwane Bypass M54 to Louvain
🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
208° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
28° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.8472, 29.5049
End coords Destination point
-26.1010, 28.1555
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Polokwane Bypass M54 to Louvain is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 317.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 24 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Polokwane Bypass M54 → Louvain
🚗
Car
317.8 km
3 hrs 24 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
317.8 km
~4 hrs 53 min
65 km/h avg
🧭 Google
Navigate now
Louvain
Opens in new tab
✈ Estimate
Flight
318 km
↑ 46 min faster
Flight time
38 min
With airport
~2 hrs 38 min
Estimated. Includes ~2h airport procedures. Check actual schedules for Polokwane to Louvain.
Search flights
Accommodation

Where to stay near Louvain

Road-trip friendly stays matched to this destination and corridor, with photos, price positioning and quick property links.

No accommodation listings have been added for this route yet.

Suggest accommodation
Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning
Route map

Live map

Start, destination and route line.

317.8 km 3 hrs 24 min
Start Polokwane Bypass M54
Finish Louvain
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Polokwane Bypass
    286.3 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  3. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    5.6 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M54: Alexandra
    0.9 km
  8. Continue straight onto Peace Street
    2.3 km
  9. Turn left onto Johannesburg Road
    0.5 km
  10. Turn right onto Thornhill Road
    0.2 km
  11. Turn left onto Bruges Avenue
    0.3 km
  12. Continue straight onto Louvain Avenue
    0.2 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 37
Known total R1,077.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 37 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
e-Toll Sunbird
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
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
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
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Routes ↩ Louvain → Polokwane Bypass M54 Polokwane Bypass M54 to Johannesburg Polokwane Bypass M54 to Pretoria Polokwane Bypass M54 to Cape Town Polokwane Bypass M54 to Durban Johannesburg to Louvain Pretoria to Louvain Cape Town to Louvain
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
159.2 km
Limpopo to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 42 min • 1 hr 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
22.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
52.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
17.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Louvain
06:37 – 17:29
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,328.50
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.36
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R63.56
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,398.43
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Bypass M54 Start: Polokwane Bypass -23.84719, 29.50489
Midpoint
159.2 km
Total: 317.8 km
Midpoint 159.2 km
317.8 km 3 hrs 24 min
Destination Louvain End: Louvain Avenue -26.10101, 28.15549

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to Gauteng
One-way road span 317.8 km
Return-cycle span 635.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 159.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.84719, 29.50489
Midpoint -24.80899, 28.43871
End -26.10101, 28.15549
Destination services

Available in Louvain

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

Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Louvain
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Louvain
3
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Greenstone Hill, 1609, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 1609, Gauteng
  • Edgars
    Edgars, Kelvin Drive, Rhodesfield, Ekurhuleni Ward 17, Kempton Park, City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, 1627, South Africa
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Louvain
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Louvain
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Louvain
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Louvain
1
  • Clicks
    Modderfontein Road, 1609
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Louvain
5
Route support

Route FAQ

Tap a question to expand the answer and keep the section compact while browsing the route page.

Questions 9
How far is Polokwane Bypass M54 from Louvain? +
Polokwane Bypass M54 is about 317.8 km from Louvain by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane Bypass M54 to Louvain? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane Bypass M54 to Louvain in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane Bypass M54 to Louvain? +
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 Polokwane Bypass M54 to Louvain? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R606.87 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R609.38 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R739.13 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R743.71 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane Bypass M54 to Louvain? +
Yes. There are 37 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.
Editorial

From the editorial desk

Fresh route reads, destination ideas and planning guides from the Distance24 editorial blog.

Open blog
Route support

Something wrong?

Report wrong directions, map issues, spelling mistakes, toll problems or anything else on this route for admin review.

Distance Directions Map Tolls Place issue Spelling
Your report is sent together with the current route page and route names so it is easier to review and fix.

Towns along the route

Polokwane Bypass
From Polokwane Bypass M54 To Louvain
: Johannesburg
From Polokwane Bypass M54 To Louvain
: Germiston
From Polokwane Bypass M54 To Louvain
Durban
From Polokwane Bypass M54 To Louvain
Roodepoort
From Polokwane Bypass M54 To Louvain
Bloemfontein
From Polokwane Bypass M54 To Louvain
ern Bypass
From Polokwane Bypass M54 To Louvain
: Alexandra
From Polokwane Bypass M54 To Louvain

Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane, Limpopo
Suburb: Polokwane Ward 23
Road: Polokwane Bypass
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Louvain, Gauteng
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 Same province pair
About 293.1 km Difference: 24.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 41.4 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 163.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 156.3 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 99.3 km Difference: 218.5 km

Reverse route and related trips

View distance from Louvain to Polokwane Bypass M54

Polokwane Bypass M54 to Johannesburg Polokwane Bypass M54 to Pretoria Polokwane Bypass M54 to Cape Town Polokwane Bypass M54 to Durban Johannesburg to Louvain Pretoria to Louvain Cape Town to Louvain Durban to Louvain

Legal and trust information

Access pages for Distance24.co.za and Fuel Prices, including privacy, terms, disclaimers, contact details and editorial standards.

Open Trust Centre
Privacy Policy Data, cookies and privacy requests → Terms of Use Rules, responsibilities and usage terms → Disclaimer Important estimate and route limitations → Contact Support, privacy, editorial and ads →
Trust Centre About Privacy Policy Terms of Use Disclaimer PAIA Manual Contact Advertising Disclosure Editorial Policy Cookies Corrections

© 2026 Distance24.co.za. All rights reserved.

Distance24.co.za combines Leaflet, OpenStreetMap, Nominatim, Geoapify, OSRM, OpenRouteService and Open-Meteo to power map display, place search, route planning, distance calculations and weather information.