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Distance from Polokwane Bypass to Irene

Polokwane Bypass to Irene is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 281.8 km in roughly 2 hrs 59 min.

N Polokwane Bypass → Irene
Road distance
281.8 km
M18
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
258.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
7
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 59 min
Start point
Polokwane Bypass
End point
Stanley Road
Return: 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
179 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
94.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R471.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R473.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R525.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R529.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R622.41
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R625.36
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R693.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R698.97
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R818.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R822.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R912.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R919.70
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
210° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
30° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.8582, 29.5059
End coords Destination point
-25.8684, 28.2180
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Route overview

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Start, destination and route line.

281.8 km 2 hrs 59 min
Start Polokwane Bypass
Finish Irene
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Polokwane Bypass
    279.9 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M18: Fountains Valley
    0.5 km
  3. Turn left onto Botha Avenue
    0.3 km
  4. Turn right onto Alexandra Road
    0.4 km
  5. Turn left onto King Street
    0.7 km
  6. Turn right onto Stanley Road
    0.0 km
  7. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 30
Known total R1,077.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 30 toll points from our database. 3 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
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
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
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
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
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
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
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
141.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 29 min • 1 hr 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
46.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Irene
06:30 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 7 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,177.90
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.64
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R56.36
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,239.89
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (1)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Bypass Start: Polokwane Bypass -23.85816, 29.50588
Midpoint
141.2 km
Total: 281.8 km
Midpoint 141.2 km
281.8 km 2 hrs 59 min
Destination Irene End: Stanley Road -25.86839, 28.21796

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 281.8 km
Return-cycle span 563.6 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 59 min
Maneuver count 7
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 141.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.85816, 29.50588
Midpoint -24.69715, 28.54975
End -25.86839, 28.21796
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Irene
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Irene
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Irene
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Irene
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Irene
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Irene
1
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane Bypass from Irene? +
Polokwane Bypass is about 281.8 km from Irene by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane Bypass to Irene? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane Bypass to Irene in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane Bypass to Irene? +
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 Irene? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R471.72 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R473.95 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R525.49 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R529.75 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane Bypass to Irene? +
Yes. There are 30 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

: Fountains Valley
From Polokwane Bypass To Irene
Lyttelton
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Olifantstontein
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Krugersdorp
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Johannesburg
From Polokwane Bypass To Irene

Route Locations

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

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