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Distance from Polokwane Bypass to Cape Town

Polokwane Bypass to Cape Town is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,722.4 km in roughly 18 hrs 37 min.

N Polokwane Bypass → Cape Town
Road distance
1722.4 km
1070.3 mi • 930 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,553.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
≈ 18 hrs 37 min
Return: 37 hrs 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1117 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 52 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,883.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,896.94
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,211.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,237.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,804.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,822.35
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,237.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,272.32
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R5,005.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R5,029.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,576.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,621.48
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
18 hrs 37 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
18 hrs 52 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1722.4 km 1118 min
Start Polokwane Bypass
Finish Cape Town
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Polokwane Bypass
    285.0 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
    388.0 km
  11. Continue straight
    73.3 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M60: Cape Town
    0.5 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards M60: Zonnebloem
    0.1 km
  14. Turn slight left onto Christiaan Barnard Street
    0.9 km
  15. Turn right onto Sir Lowry Road
    0.3 km
  16. Continue slight right onto Darling Street
    0.1 km
  17. Turn left onto Buitenkant Street
    0.6 km
  18. Turn right onto Roeland Street
    0.3 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Johns Road
    0.2 km
  20. Turn right onto Gallery Lane
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 50
Known total R1,667.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 50 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.
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
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
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
861.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 18 min • 9 hrs 18 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Polokwane Bypass → Cape Town
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Polokwane Bypass, Limpopo
Destination area Arrival
Cape Town
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Polokwane Bypass → Cape Town
Polokwane Bypass Origin postcode
Not available
Cape Town Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
1,349.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
1,429.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,446.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Cape Town → Polokwane Bypass
Polokwane Bypass ↔ Cape Town
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Bypass -23.85816, 29.50588
Midpoint
861.8 km
Total: 1722.4 km
Midpoint 861.8 km
1722.4 km 1118 min
Destination Cape Town -33.92883, 18.41722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1722.4 km
Return-cycle span 3444.8 km
Traversal time 1118 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 1.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 861.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.85816, 29.50588
Midpoint -30.26543, 25.73025
End -33.92883, 18.41722
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town
6
  • Shell
    1 Orange Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    130 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8001, Western Cape
  • Shell
    Main Road, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005, Western Cape
  • Shell Select
    8005, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Cape Town
2
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Cape Town
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Cape Town

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Mother City
Standout Table Mountain, coast and neighbourhood variety
Cape Town combines mountain, ocean and sharply different neighbourhoods in a way few South African cities can match, which is why the exact district matters almost as much as the city name itself.
Best for Who this destination suits
City break Food and culture Beach trip Conference travel
Arrival What to expect on arrival
A CBD arrival is not the same trip as Camps Bay, Sea Point, Century City, the southern suburbs or the airport side. Choose the exact district before departure.
Local pulse
Cape Town Tourism continues to actively promote current events, deals and trip-planning tools, which makes live city timing relevant to route planning.
Updated: 2026-04-08 · Source: Cape Town Tourism
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Cape Town as a base for urban sightseeing, Atlantic and False Bay coast days, Winelands links and longer Western Cape touring.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Cape Town Tourism offers trip-planning tools for places to stay, eat and see
The city works for both leisure and conference travel
Neighbourhood choice strongly shapes the trip
Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane Bypass from Cape Town? +
Polokwane Bypass is about 1722.4 km from Cape Town by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane Bypass to Cape Town? +
The drive usually takes about 1118 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane Bypass to Cape Town 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 to Cape Town? +
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 to Cape Town? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,883.29 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,896.94 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,211.93 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,237.97 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane Bypass to Cape Town? +
Yes. There are 50 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane Bypass, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cape Town
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.

Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,349.9 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,429.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,446.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,483.8 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 1,560.9 km

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