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Distance from Polokwane Bypass to Ruby Gailey

N Polokwane Bypass → Ruby Gailey
Road distance
680.6 km
N1 R616
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
520.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 36 min
Start point
Polokwane Bypass
End point
Ruby Gailey
Return: 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
456 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 21 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,299.55
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,304.94
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,582.79
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,592.59
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,714.69
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,721.80
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,088.40
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,101.33
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,256.17
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,265.53
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,747.90
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,764.91
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
177° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
357° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.8582, 29.5059
End coords Destination point
-28.5362, 29.7705
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Polokwane Bypass to Ruby Gailey is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 680.6 km in roughly 7 hrs 36 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Polokwane Bypass → Ruby Gailey
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Car
680.6 km
7 hrs 36 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
680.6 km
~10 hrs 28 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
681 km
↑ 4 hrs 14 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 21 min
With airport
~3 hrs 21 min
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680.6 km 7 hrs 36 min
Start Polokwane Bypass
Finish Ruby Gailey
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Start point
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. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork
    269.6 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  10. Turn left
    12.3 km
  11. Turn left
    2.5 km
  12. Turn right
    4.9 km
  13. Turn left
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right onto Egerton Road
    0.6 km
  15. Turn left onto Cochrane Road
    0.8 km
  16. Turn right onto Ruby Gailey
    1.7 km
  17. Continue make a U-turn onto Ruby Gailey
    0.2 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 58
Known total R2,015.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 58 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 13 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 Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
340.9 km
Limpopo to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 48 min • 3 hrs 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
49.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
113.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
36.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ruby Gailey
06:34 – 17:19
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 2 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,844.88
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.61
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R136.12
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,994.61
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Bypass Start: Polokwane Bypass -23.85816, 29.50588
Midpoint
340.9 km
Total: 680.6 km
Midpoint 340.9 km
680.6 km 7 hrs 36 min
Destination Ruby Gailey End: Ruby Gailey -28.53618, 29.77053

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 680.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,361.2 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 36 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 340.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.85816, 29.50588
Midpoint -26.31594, 28.18564
End -28.53618, 29.77053
Destination services

Available in Ruby Gailey

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Ruby Gailey
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Ruby Gailey
1
  • PEP
    Keate Street, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Ruby Gailey
1
  • ABSA
    Murchison Street
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Ruby Gailey
3
  • Shell
    52 Newcastle Road, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell Select
    3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    87 Murchinson Street, Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Ruby Gailey
4
  • Pick n Pay
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shoprite
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Boxer
    Ladysmith, 3370, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Quickshop
    11 Murchison Street, Ladysmith
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane Bypass from Ruby Gailey? +
Polokwane Bypass is about 680.6 km from Ruby Gailey by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane Bypass to Ruby Gailey? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane Bypass to Ruby Gailey 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 Ruby Gailey? +
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 Ruby Gailey? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,299.55 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,304.94 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,582.79 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,592.59 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane Bypass to Ruby Gailey? +
Yes. There are 58 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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg
From Polokwane Bypass To Ruby Gailey
: Germiston
From Polokwane Bypass To Ruby Gailey
Durban
From Polokwane Bypass To Ruby Gailey
Roodepoort
From Polokwane Bypass To Ruby Gailey
Bloemfontein
From Polokwane Bypass To Ruby Gailey
ern Bypass
From Polokwane Bypass To Ruby Gailey
: Bergville
From Polokwane Bypass To Ruby Gailey

Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane Bypass, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Ruby Gailey, KwaZulu-Natal
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: 387.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 404.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 308.1 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 526.1 km
Durban to Richards Bay Overlapping province
About 155.2 km Difference: 525.4 km

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