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Distance from Polokwane Bypass to O 51

N Polokwane Bypass → O 51
Road distance
171.6 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
148.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 13 min
Start point
Polokwane Bypass
Return: 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
133 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R327.66
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R329.02
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R399.07
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R401.54
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R432.33
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R434.12
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R526.55
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R529.81
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R568.85
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R571.21
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R692.83
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R697.12
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
52° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
232° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-23.8582, 29.5059
End coords Destination point
-23.0379, 30.6494
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Polokwane Bypass to O 51 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 171.6 km in roughly 2 hrs 13 min.
Travel modes
Polokwane Bypass → O 51
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Car
171.6 km
2 hrs 13 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
171.6 km
~2 hrs 38 min
65 km/h avg
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171.6 km 2 hrs 13 min
Start Polokwane Bypass
Finish O 51
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Destination
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  1. Head on Polokwane Bypass
    76.3 km
  2. Turn right
    89.2 km
  3. Turn right
    3.5 km
  4. Turn left
    1.7 km
  5. Turn right
    0.1 km
  6. Turn left
    0.1 km
  7. Turn right
    0.1 km
  8. Turn left
    0.2 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  10. Turn left
    0.0 km
  11. Turn left
    0.2 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R63.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Routes ↩ O 51 → Polokwane Bypass Polokwane Bypass to Johannesburg Polokwane Bypass to Pretoria Polokwane Bypass to Cape Town Polokwane Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to O 51 Pretoria to O 51 Cape Town to O 51
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
85.9 km
Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 6 min • 1 hr 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
12.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
28.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
9.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at O 51
06:22 – 17:24
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 2 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 16 min
SunriseDawn break
06:22
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R717.29
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.43
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R34.32
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R755.04
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Bypass Start: Polokwane Bypass -23.85816, 29.50588
Midpoint
85.9 km
Total: 171.6 km
Midpoint 85.9 km
171.6 km 2 hrs 13 min
Destination O 51 -23.03795, 30.64938

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo
One-way road span 171.6 km
Return-cycle span 343.2 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 13 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 7.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 85.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.85816, 29.50588
Midpoint -23.23275, 29.91765
End -23.03795, 30.64938
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Questions 8
How far is Polokwane Bypass from O 51? +
Polokwane Bypass is about 171.6 km from O 51 by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane Bypass to O 51? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 13 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane Bypass to O 51 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane Bypass to O 51? +
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 O 51? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R327.66 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R329.02 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R399.07 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R401.54 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane Bypass to O 51? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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 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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Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane Bypass, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
O 51, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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