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Distance from Polokwane Bypass N12 to Tzaneen

Polokwane Bypass N12 to Tzaneen is a practical regional trip, covering about 104.2 km in roughly 1 hr 29 min.

N Polokwane Bypass N12 → Tzaneen
Road distance
104.2 km
R71
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
78.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 29 min
Start point
Polokwane Bypass
Return: 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
89 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
69.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R174.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R175.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R194.34
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R195.91
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R230.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R231.27
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R256.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R258.50
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R302.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R304.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R337.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R340.13
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
81° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
261° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-23.9468, 29.4019
End coords Destination point
-23.8319, 30.1611
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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104.2 km 1 hr 29 min
Start Polokwane Bypass N12
Finish Tzaneen
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Polokwane Bypass
    13.4 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R71
    0.5 km
  3. Turn right onto Grobler Street
    1.5 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  5. Continue
    15.0 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  7. Continue
    65.3 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right
    7.7 km
  9. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  10. Turn right onto Pienaar Street
    0.1 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn left onto Peace Street
    0.2 km
  12. Turn right onto Skirving Street
    0.3 km
  13. Turn right
    0.0 km
  14. Turn right
    0.0 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Tzaneen → Polokwane Bypass N12 Polokwane Bypass N12 to Johannesburg Polokwane Bypass N12 to Pretoria Polokwane Bypass N12 to Cape Town Polokwane Bypass N12 to Durban Johannesburg to Tzaneen Pretoria to Tzaneen Cape Town to Tzaneen
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
52.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
44 min • 44 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
7.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
17.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
5.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Tzaneen
06:22 – 17:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 7 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 25 min
SunriseDawn break
06:22
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R435.61
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.08
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R20.84
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R458.54
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Bypass N12 Start: Polokwane Bypass -23.94677, 29.40190
Midpoint
52.1 km
Total: 104.2 km
Midpoint 52.1 km
104.2 km 1 hr 29 min
Destination Tzaneen -23.83194, 30.16111

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 104.2 km
Return-cycle span 208.4 km
Traversal time 1 hr 29 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 14.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 52.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.94677, 29.40190
Midpoint -23.93178, 29.84752
End -23.83194, 30.16111
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Tzaneen
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 5 nearby matches around Tzaneen
5
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Tzaneen
1
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Questions 8
How far is Polokwane Bypass N12 from Tzaneen? +
Polokwane Bypass N12 is about 104.2 km from Tzaneen by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane Bypass N12 to Tzaneen? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane Bypass N12 to Tzaneen in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane Bypass N12 to Tzaneen? +
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 N12 to Tzaneen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R174.45 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R175.28 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R194.34 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R195.91 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane Bypass N12 to Tzaneen? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane Bypass N12, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Tzaneen
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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