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Distance from Polokwane Bypass to The Crescent

Polokwane Bypass to The Crescent is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,734.1 km in roughly 18 hrs 48 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Polokwane Bypass → The Crescent
Road distance
1,734.1 km
M5 N1 N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,560.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 48 min
Start point
Polokwane Bypass
End point
Dreyersdal Farm Road
Return: 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1128 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
21 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,902.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,916.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,233.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,259.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,830.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,848.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,266.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,301.26
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R5,039.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R5,063.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,614.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,659.55
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
221° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
41° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.8582, 29.5059
End coords Destination point
-34.0561, 18.4579
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,734.1 km 18 hrs 48 min
Start Polokwane Bypass
Finish The Crescent
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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. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  6. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  11. Continue straight
    68.8 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards M5: Maitland
    0.3 km
  14. Go straight onto Koeberg Road
    0.1 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork onto Black River Parkway towards M5: Muizenberg
    3.4 km
  16. Continue straight onto Kromboom Parkway
    8.5 km
  17. Continue straight onto Prince George Drive
    0.6 km
  18. Turn right onto Dick Burton Street towards Plumstead
    1.1 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right onto Victoria Road
    0.9 km
  20. Turn left onto Main Road
    3.7 km
  21. Turn right onto Dreyersdal Road
    0.2 km
  22. Turn left onto Dreyersdal Farm Road
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 50
Known total R1,667.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 50 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
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
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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
Routes ↩ The Crescent → Polokwane Bypass Polokwane Bypass to Johannesburg Polokwane Bypass to Pretoria Polokwane Bypass to Cape Town Polokwane Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to The Crescent Pretoria to The Crescent Cape Town to The Crescent
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
867.7 km
Limpopo to Western Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 24 min • 9 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to Western Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
124.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
288.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
93.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at The Crescent
07:23 – 18:02
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 57 min
SunriseDawn break
07:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R7,248.38
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R34.68
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R346.81
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,629.88
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
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
867.7 km
Total: 1,734.1 km
Midpoint 867.7 km
1,734.1 km 18 hrs 48 min
Destination The Crescent End: Dreyersdal Farm Road -34.05606, 18.45789

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to Western Cape
One-way road span 1,734.1 km
Return-cycle span 3,468.1 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 48 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 1.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 867.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.85816, 29.50588
Midpoint -30.31444, 25.71097
End -34.05606, 18.45789
Destination services

Available in The Crescent

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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 The Crescent
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around The Crescent
5
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around The Crescent
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around The Crescent
6
  • Shell Select
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7945, Western Cape
  • Shell
    148 Military Road, 7845, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    102 Churchill Road, 7800, Western Cape
  • Shell
    7800, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around The Crescent
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around The Crescent
3
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane Bypass from The Crescent? +
Polokwane Bypass is about 1,734.1 km from The Crescent by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane Bypass to The Crescent? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane Bypass to The Crescent 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 The Crescent? +
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 The Crescent? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,902.82 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,916.56 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,233.68 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,259.90 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane Bypass to The Crescent? +
Yes. There are 50 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 The Crescent
: Soweto
From Polokwane Bypass To The Crescent
Kimberley
From Polokwane Bypass To The Crescent
Bloemfontein
From Polokwane Bypass To The Crescent
ern Bypass
From Polokwane Bypass To The Crescent
: Cape Town
From Polokwane Bypass To The Crescent
: Maitland
From Polokwane Bypass To The Crescent
Muizenberg
From Polokwane Bypass To The Crescent
Black River Parkway
From Polokwane Bypass To The Crescent
Kromboom Parkway
From Polokwane Bypass To The Crescent

Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane Bypass, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
The Crescent, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,457.7 km
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Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
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