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Distance from Polokwane Bypass to Soweto N1

Polokwane Bypass to Soweto N1 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 347.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 45 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Polokwane Bypass → Soweto N1
Road distance
347.3 km
N1 N17
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
309.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 45 min
Start point
Polokwane Bypass
End point
Isigwe Street
Return: 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
225 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R663.15
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R665.90
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R807.68
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R812.68
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R874.98
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R878.61
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,065.69
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,072.28
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,151.30
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,156.07
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,402.22
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,410.90
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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
-26.2228, 27.8900
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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347.3 km 3 hrs 45 min
Start Polokwane Bypass
Finish Soweto N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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 right at the fork towards N1: Roodepoort
    1.5 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    31.2 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N17: Soweto
    0.6 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.5 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Reverend Frederick Samuel Modise Road
    2.2 km
  11. Turn slight left onto Sanders Road
    0.8 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left onto Hekroodt Circle
    0.5 km
  13. Turn left onto Sanders Road
    0.7 km
  14. Turn right onto Forbes Road
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left onto Isigwe Street
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 42
Known total R1,077.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 42 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 8 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 Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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 -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
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
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
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 -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
174.0 km
Limpopo to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 52 min • 1 hr 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
25.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
57.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Soweto N1
06:36 – 17:33
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 56 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,451.71
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.95
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R69.46
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,528.11
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Bypass Start: Polokwane Bypass -23.85816, 29.50588
Midpoint
174.0 km
Total: 347.3 km
Midpoint 174.0 km
347.3 km 3 hrs 45 min
Destination Soweto N1 End: Isigwe Street -26.22278, 27.89000

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to Gauteng
One-way road span 347.3 km
Return-cycle span 694.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 174.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.85816, 29.50588
Midpoint -24.93264, 28.36808
End -26.22278, 27.89000
Destination services

Available in Soweto N1

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto N1
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto N1
6
  • PEP
    Soweto, 1852, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Mohajana Street, Soweto, 1723, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Chris Hani Road, Soweto, 1862
  • PEP
    Chris Hani Road, Johannesburg, 1809, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Bolani Road, Soweto, 1808
  • Pep
    Mtambo Street, Dlamini Soweto
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Soweto N1
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto N1
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Soweto N1
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Soweto N1
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Soweto N1
3
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane Bypass from Soweto N1? +
Polokwane Bypass is about 347.3 km from Soweto N1 by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane Bypass to Soweto N1? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane Bypass to Soweto N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane Bypass to Soweto N1? +
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 Soweto N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R663.15 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R665.90 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R807.68 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R812.68 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane Bypass to Soweto N1? +
Yes. There are 42 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 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 Soweto N1
: Germiston
From Polokwane Bypass To Soweto N1
Durban
From Polokwane Bypass To Soweto N1
Roodepoort
From Polokwane Bypass To Soweto N1
Bloemfontein
From Polokwane Bypass To Soweto N1
Western Bypass
From Polokwane Bypass To Soweto N1
: Soweto
From Polokwane Bypass To Soweto N1
Riverlea
From Polokwane Bypass To Soweto N1
Hekroodt Circle
From Polokwane Bypass To Soweto N1

Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane Bypass, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Soweto N1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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About 276.4 km Difference: 70.9 km
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Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 185.8 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 25.2 km

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