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Distance from Polokwane Bypass to Transvaal

N Polokwane Bypass → Transvaal
Road distance
796.6 km
N1 N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
714.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 1 min
Start point
Polokwane Bypass
Return: 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
541 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,521.03
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,527.33
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,852.53
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,864.00
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,006.91
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,015.23
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,444.31
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,459.45
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,640.67
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,651.62
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,216.20
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,236.11
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
220° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
40° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.8582, 29.5059
End coords Destination point
-28.6914, 24.7784
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Polokwane Bypass to Transvaal is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 796.6 km in roughly 9 hrs 1 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Travel modes
Polokwane Bypass → Transvaal
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Car
796.6 km
9 hrs 1 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
796.6 km
~12 hrs 15 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
797 km
↑ 5 hrs 25 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 35 min
With airport
~3 hrs 35 min
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796.6 km 9 hrs 1 min
Start Polokwane Bypass
Finish Transvaal
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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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. 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 left at the fork
    13.3 km
  9. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  10. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  11. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  12. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  13. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    56.3 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    294.7 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 37
Known total R1,077.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 37 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.
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
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
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
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
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
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
Routes ↩ Transvaal → Polokwane Bypass Polokwane Bypass to Johannesburg Polokwane Bypass to Pretoria Polokwane Bypass to Cape Town Polokwane Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to Transvaal Pretoria to Transvaal Cape Town to Transvaal
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
398.7 km
Limpopo to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 30 min • 4 hrs 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to Northern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
57.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
132.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
43.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Transvaal
06:56 – 17:37
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 41 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 1 min
SunriseDawn break
06:56
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,329.71
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.93
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R159.32
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,504.96
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
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
398.7 km
Total: 796.6 km
Midpoint 398.7 km
796.6 km 9 hrs 1 min
Destination Transvaal -28.69137, 24.77837

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to Northern Cape
One-way road span 796.6 km
Return-cycle span 1,593.2 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 1 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 2.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 398.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.85816, 29.50588
Midpoint -26.44836, 27.44085
End -28.69137, 24.77837
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Transvaal
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Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Transvaal
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Transvaal
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Transvaal
6
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane Bypass from Transvaal? +
Polokwane Bypass is about 796.6 km from Transvaal by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane Bypass to Transvaal? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 1 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane Bypass to Transvaal 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 Transvaal? +
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 Transvaal? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,521.03 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,527.33 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,852.53 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,864.00 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane Bypass to Transvaal? +
Yes. There are 37 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 Transvaal
: Soweto
From Polokwane Bypass To Transvaal
Kimberley
From Polokwane Bypass To Transvaal
Bloemfontein
From Polokwane Bypass To Transvaal
ern Bypass
From Polokwane Bypass To Transvaal

Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane Bypass, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Transvaal, Northern Cape
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.

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Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 424.1 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 635.1 km
Bloemfontein to Kimberley Overlapping province
About 142.8 km Difference: 653.7 km

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