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Distance from Polokwane Bypass to Vaalpark

Polokwane Bypass to Vaalpark is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 404.0 km in roughly 4 hrs 20 min.

N Polokwane Bypass → Vaalpark
Road distance
404.0 km
251.0 mi • 218.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
364.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
≈ 4 hrs 19 min
Return: 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
259 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
93.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R676.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R679.51
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R753.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R759.50
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R892.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R896.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R994.06
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,002.12
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,174.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,179.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,307.97
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,318.58
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 20 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 35 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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404.0 km 4 hrs 20 min
Start Polokwane Bypass
Finish Vaalpark
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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 left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    4.1 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R59: Alberton (south)
    0.4 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork towards R59: Alberton
    1.3 km
  10. Merge slight right
    66.7 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Vaalpark
    0.7 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.0 km
  13. Turn right onto Paardeberg Road
    0.4 km
  14. Turn right onto Oliviershoek Street
    0.8 km
  15. Turn left onto Bloukrans Road
    1.0 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 43
Known total R1,077.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 43 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 12 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
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
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
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
202.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 10 min • 2 hrs 10 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Polokwane Bypass → Vaalpark
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Polokwane Bypass, Limpopo
Destination area Arrival
Vaalpark
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Polokwane Bypass → Vaalpark
Polokwane Bypass Origin postcode
Not available
Vaalpark 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
110.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
127.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
31.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Vaalpark → Polokwane Bypass
Polokwane Bypass ↔ Vaalpark
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Bypass -23.85816, 29.50588
Midpoint
202.4 km
Total: 404.0 km
Midpoint 202.4 km
404.0 km 4 hrs 20 min
Destination Vaalpark -26.77556, 27.84889

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 404.0 km
Return-cycle span 808.0 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 20 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 4.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 202.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.85816, 29.50588
Midpoint -25.18087, 28.30628
End -26.77556, 27.84889
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Vaalpark
1
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Vaalpark
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 5 nearby matches around Vaalpark
5
  • Checkers
    Sasolburg, 9570, Free State
  • Shoprite
    Sasolburg, 1947, Free State
  • Pick n Pay
    John Voster Road, Sasolburg, 9570, Gauteng
  • Bonjour
    39 Carter Street, Vanderbijlpark, 1911
  • Pick n Pay
    Vanderbijlpark, 1900, Gauteng
Route support

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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane Bypass from Vaalpark? +
Polokwane Bypass is about 404.0 km from Vaalpark by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane Bypass to Vaalpark? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 20 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane Bypass to Vaalpark in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane Bypass to Vaalpark? +
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 Vaalpark? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R676.31 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R679.51 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R753.39 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R759.50 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane Bypass to Vaalpark? +
Yes. There are 43 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. 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 Vaalpark
: Germiston
From Polokwane Bypass To Vaalpark
Durban
From Polokwane Bypass To Vaalpark
Roodepoort
From Polokwane Bypass To Vaalpark
Bloemfontein
From Polokwane Bypass To Vaalpark
ern Bypass
From Polokwane Bypass To Vaalpark
: Alberton ()
From Polokwane Bypass To Vaalpark
Vereeniging
From Polokwane Bypass To Vaalpark
Naledi
From Polokwane Bypass To Vaalpark

Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane Bypass, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Vaalpark
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: 110.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 127.6 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 31.6 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 249.5 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 242.5 km

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