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Distance from Polokwane Bypass to Lyttelton

Polokwane Bypass to Lyttelton is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 282.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 1 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Polokwane Bypass → Lyttelton
Road distance
282.3 km
R50
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
254.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 1 min
Start point
Polokwane Bypass
Return: 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
181 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
93.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R472.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R474.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R526.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R530.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R623.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R626.44
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R694.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R700.18
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R820.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R824.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R913.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R921.29
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
211° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
31° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.8582, 29.5059
End coords Destination point
-25.8193, 28.1988
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

282.3 km 3 hrs 1 min
Start Polokwane Bypass
Finish Lyttelton
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Polokwane Bypass
    273.1 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R50
    0.3 km
  3. Keep slight left at the fork towards R50: Delmas
    0.2 km
  4. Go straight onto Rigel Avenue South
    1.4 km
  5. Turn right onto Solomon Mahlangu Drive
    3.9 km
  6. Continue straight onto Trichardt Road
    3.1 km
  7. Turn left onto Cradock Avenue
    0.0 km
  8. Turn right
    0.1 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.0 km
  10. 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
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.820, 28.239
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
141.4 km
Limpopo to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 30 min • 1 hr 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to Gauteng
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
90.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Lyttelton
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
R1,179.93
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.65
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R56.46
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,242.03
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
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
141.4 km
Total: 282.3 km
Midpoint 141.4 km
282.3 km 3 hrs 1 min
Destination Lyttelton -25.81934, 28.19877

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to Gauteng
One-way road span 282.3 km
Return-cycle span 564.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 1 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 141.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.85816, 29.50588
Midpoint -24.69870, 28.54817
End -25.81934, 28.19877
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Lyttelton
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Lyttelton
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Lyttelton
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Lyttelton
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Lyttelton
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Lyttelton
1
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane Bypass from Lyttelton? +
Polokwane Bypass is about 282.3 km from Lyttelton by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane Bypass to Lyttelton? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 1 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane Bypass to Lyttelton in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane Bypass to Lyttelton? +
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 Lyttelton? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R472.54 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R474.77 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R526.40 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R530.66 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane Bypass to Lyttelton? +
Yes. There are 30 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 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 crosses a provincial boundary. 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

: Delmas
From Polokwane Bypass To Lyttelton

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

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Pretoria to Rustenburg Overlapping province
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