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Distance from Polokwane Bypass to Vereeniging

Polokwane Bypass to Vereeniging is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 387.9 km in roughly 4 hrs 7 min.

N Polokwane Bypass → Vereeniging
Road distance
387.9 km
241.0 mi • 209.4 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
351.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
≈ 4 hrs 6 min
Return: 15 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
246 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
94.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R649.34
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R652.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R723.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R729.21
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R856.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R860.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R954.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R962.16
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,127.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,132.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,255.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,266.00
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 7 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
4 hrs 22 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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387.9 km 4 hrs 7 min
Start Polokwane Bypass
Finish Vereeniging
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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 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
    51.0 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R28: Potchefstroom
    0.5 km
  12. Turn left onto Boy Louw Street
    1.1 km
  13. Continue straight onto Beaconsfield Avenue
    0.6 km
  14. Turn left onto Edward Street
    0.1 km
  15. Turn right onto Market Avenue
    0.1 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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
194.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 3 min • 2 hrs 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Polokwane Bypass → Vereeniging
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Polokwane Bypass, Limpopo
Destination area Arrival
Vereeniging
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Polokwane Bypass → Vereeniging
Polokwane Bypass Origin postcode
Not available
Vereeniging 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
94.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
111.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
15.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Vereeniging → Polokwane Bypass
Polokwane Bypass ↔ Vereeniging
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Bypass -23.85816, 29.50588
Midpoint
194.4 km
Total: 387.9 km
Midpoint 194.4 km
387.9 km 4 hrs 7 min
Destination Vereeniging -26.67472, 27.92611

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 387.9 km
Return-cycle span 775.8 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 7 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 194.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.85816, 29.50588
Midpoint -25.10849, 28.31275
End -26.67472, 27.92611
Destination services

Available in Vereeniging

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Vereeniging
1
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Vereeniging
2
  • PEP
    Voortrekker Street, Vereeniging, 1939, Gauteng
  • PEP
    42 Umtata Street, Vereeniging, 1805, Gauteng
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Vereeniging
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Vereeniging
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Vereeniging

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Vaal Triangle city
Standout Historic Vaal city with strong route practicality
Vereeniging combines practical Gauteng-Southern corridor value with real historical depth, which gives it more substance than a purely industrial-city label suggests.
Best for Who this destination suits
Vaal Triangle stay Work trip Heritage stop Southern Gauteng access
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The exact suburb, mall-side hotel or river-direction address matters because the wider Vaal area is spread out and functionally mixed.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Vereeniging as a Vaal Triangle base for work travel, historical interest and easy movement through southern Gauteng.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Sedibeng tourism material highlights Peace Monument and other heritage points in the Vereeniging area
The city forms part of a wider Vaal Triangle urban region
It works best as a practical mixed-use city rather than a conventional leisure resort
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane Bypass from Vereeniging? +
Polokwane Bypass is about 387.9 km from Vereeniging by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane Bypass to Vereeniging? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane Bypass to Vereeniging in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane Bypass to Vereeniging? +
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 Vereeniging? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R649.34 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R652.41 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R723.35 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R729.21 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane Bypass to Vereeniging? +
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 Vereeniging
: Germiston
From Polokwane Bypass To Vereeniging
Durban
From Polokwane Bypass To Vereeniging
Roodepoort
From Polokwane Bypass To Vereeniging
Bloemfontein
From Polokwane Bypass To Vereeniging
ern Bypass
From Polokwane Bypass To Vereeniging
: Alberton ()
From Polokwane Bypass To Vereeniging
: Potchefstroom
From Polokwane Bypass To Vereeniging
Sebokeng
From Polokwane Bypass To Vereeniging

Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane Bypass, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Vereeniging
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: 94.8 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 111.5 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 15.4 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 233.4 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 226.4 km

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