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Distance from Polokwane Bypass to Pretoria

Polokwane Bypass to Pretoria is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 273.9 km in roughly 2 hrs 58 min.

N Polokwane Bypass → Pretoria
Road distance
273.9 km
170.2 mi • 147.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
248.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
≈ 2 hrs 58 min
Return: 5 hrs 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
178 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R458.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R460.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R510.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R514.87
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R604.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R607.79
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R673.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R679.34
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R795.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R799.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R886.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R893.87
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 58 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 13 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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273.9 km 179 min
Start Polokwane Bypass
Finish Pretoria
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Polokwane Bypass
    264.5 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4
    0.3 km
  3. Keep slight right at the fork towards M2: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork towards M2: Pretoria
    0.4 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork towards M2: Pretoria
    0.8 km
  6. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  7. Continue straight
    6.8 km
  8. Turn right onto Bank Lane
    0.1 km
  9. Turn sharp left
    0.1 km
  10. Turn right onto Church Square
    0.2 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 27
Known total R1,077.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 27 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
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
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
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
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
137.2 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
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Polokwane Bypass → Pretoria
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Polokwane Bypass, Limpopo
Destination area Arrival
Pretoria
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Polokwane Bypass → Pretoria
Polokwane Bypass Origin postcode
Not available
Pretoria Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
19.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
2.5 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
119.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Pretoria → Polokwane Bypass
Polokwane Bypass ↔ Pretoria
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Bypass -23.85816, 29.50588
Midpoint
137.2 km
Total: 273.9 km
Midpoint 137.2 km
273.9 km 179 min
Destination Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 273.9 km
Return-cycle span 547.8 km
Traversal time 179 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 137.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.85816, 29.50588
Midpoint -24.66801, 28.57077
End -25.74593, 28.18791
Destination services

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria
6
  • PEP
    14 Bureau Avenue, Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng
  • Mr Price
    Thabo Sehume Street, Pretoria, 0002
  • PEP
    Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng
  • Mr Price
    Helen Joseph Street, Pretoria
  • Truworths
    Pretoria
  • PEP
    275 Church Street, Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Pretoria
5
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Pretoria
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 3 nearby matches around Pretoria
3
  • Clicks
    Pretorius Street, Pretoria
  • Clicks
    Bosman Street
  • Dis-Chem
    Shop B03 Kirkness Street, Pretoria, 0002
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Tshwane / Pretoria

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

Signature Capital city and cultural core
Standout Monuments, government and a wider Tshwane spread
Pretoria is strongest as part of the wider Tshwane capital area, where government, museums, monuments and different suburban nodes create a broader destination than the historic centre alone.
Best for Who this destination suits
Government travel Museums and monuments City stay Business travel
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Union Buildings, Hatfield, Menlyn, Centurion-side travel and the old core are different arrivals. Naming the exact zone matters.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Pretoria and the wider Tshwane area for government travel, heritage stops, conferences and north-Gauteng city stays.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Visit Tshwane describes the city as cultural and cosmopolitan
The destination combines grand architecture and museums
Five major highways feed into the wider Tshwane area
Route support

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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane Bypass from Pretoria? +
Polokwane Bypass is about 273.9 km from Pretoria by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane Bypass to Pretoria? +
The drive usually takes about 179 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane Bypass to Pretoria in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane Bypass to Pretoria? +
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 Pretoria? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R458.47 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R460.64 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R510.73 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R514.87 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane Bypass to Pretoria? +
Yes. There are 27 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. 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
Pretoria
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 19.2 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 2.5 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 119.4 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 112.4 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 35.3 km

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