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Distance from Polokwane Bypass N1 to Worcester M1

Polokwane Bypass N1 to Worcester M1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,617.9 km in roughly 17 hrs 23 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Polokwane Bypass N1 → Worcester M1
Road distance
1,617.9 km
N1 N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,465.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 23 min
Start point
Polokwane Bypass
End point
Russell Street
Return: 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1043 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
93.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,708.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,721.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,017.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,041.47
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,573.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,590.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,980.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,013.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,701.94
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,724.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,237.86
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,280.32
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
220° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
40° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.8298, 29.4983
End coords Destination point
-33.6462, 19.4459
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,617.9 km 17 hrs 23 min
Start Polokwane Bypass N1
Finish Worcester M1
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Polokwane Bypass
    288.3 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. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Donkin Street
    353.2 km
  11. Turn left onto High Street
    3.1 km
  12. Turn left onto Baring Street
    0.2 km
  13. Turn right onto Russell Street
    0.1 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 44
Known total R1,433.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 44 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.
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
809.6 km
Limpopo to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 41 min • 8 hrs 41 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
116.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
269.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
87.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Worcester M1
07:17 – 17:59
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
51 min
SunriseDawn break
07:17
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R6,762.70
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R32.36
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R323.57
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,118.63
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Bypass N1 Start: Polokwane Bypass -23.82977, 29.49832
Midpoint
809.6 km
Total: 1,617.9 km
Midpoint 809.6 km
1,617.9 km 17 hrs 23 min
Destination Worcester M1 End: Russell Street -33.64624, 19.44593

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,617.9 km
Return-cycle span 3,235.7 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 23 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 0.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 809.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.82977, 29.49832
Midpoint -29.80734, 25.92646
End -33.64624, 19.44593
Destination services

Available in Worcester M1

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Worcester M1
1

  • 100 Albatros Street, Avian Park, Worcester, 6850
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Worcester M1
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Worcester M1
3
  • Spar
    72 High Street, Worcester, 6850
  • Checkers
    Worcester, 6850, Western Cape
  • Pick n Pay
    113 Mountain Mill Drive, Worcester, 6850, Western Cape
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Worcester M1
1
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane Bypass N1 from Worcester M1? +
Polokwane Bypass N1 is about 1,617.9 km from Worcester M1 by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane Bypass N1 to Worcester M1? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane Bypass N1 to Worcester M1 in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Polokwane Bypass N1 to Worcester M1? +
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 N1 to Worcester M1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,708.32 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,721.13 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,017.00 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,041.47 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane Bypass N1 to Worcester M1? +
Yes. There are 44 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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

Polokwane Bypass
From Polokwane Bypass N1 To Worcester M1
: Johannesburg
From Polokwane Bypass N1 To Worcester M1
: Soweto
From Polokwane Bypass N1 To Worcester M1
Kimberley
From Polokwane Bypass N1 To Worcester M1
Bloemfontein
From Polokwane Bypass N1 To Worcester M1
ern Bypass
From Polokwane Bypass N1 To Worcester M1
: Cape Town
From Polokwane Bypass N1 To Worcester M1

Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane Bypass N1, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Worcester M1, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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