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Distance from Polokwane Bypass to Violin Close

Polokwane Bypass to Violin Close is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 287.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 4 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Polokwane Bypass → Violin Close
Road distance
287.6 km
M19
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
262.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 4 min
Start point
Polokwane Bypass
End point
Violin Close
Return: 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
184 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
93.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R481.42
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R483.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R536.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R540.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R635.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R638.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R707.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R713.35
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R835.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R839.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R931.07
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R938.62
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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
-25.8772, 28.1638
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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287.6 km 3 hrs 4 min
Start Polokwane Bypass
Finish Violin Close
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Polokwane Bypass
    283.2 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M19
    0.2 km
  3. Keep slight left at the fork towards M19: Johannesburg
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto John Vorster Drive
    0.9 km
  5. Turn left onto Lenchen Avenue South
    2.2 km
  6. Keep slight left at the fork onto Lenchen Avenue
    0.6 km
  7. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  8. Go straight onto Violin Close
    0.0 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Violin Close
    0.1 km
  10. Continue onto Violin Close
    0.0 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 31
Known total R1,077.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 31 toll points from our database. 3 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 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
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
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
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
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 ↩ Violin Close → Polokwane Bypass Polokwane Bypass to Johannesburg Polokwane Bypass to Pretoria Polokwane Bypass to Cape Town Polokwane Bypass to Durban Johannesburg to Violin Close Pretoria to Violin Close Cape Town to Violin Close
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
144.1 km
Limpopo to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 32 min • 1 hr 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
47.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Violin Close
06:30 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 7 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,202.12
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.75
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R57.52
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,265.39
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Bypass Start: Polokwane Bypass -23.85816, 29.50588
Midpoint
144.1 km
Total: 287.6 km
Midpoint 144.1 km
287.6 km 3 hrs 4 min
Destination Violin Close End: Violin Close -25.87721, 28.16382

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to Gauteng
One-way road span 287.6 km
Return-cycle span 575.2 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 4 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 144.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.85816, 29.50588
Midpoint -24.71634, 28.53038
End -25.87721, 28.16382
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Violin Close
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Violin Close
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Violin Close
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Violin Close
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Violin Close
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Violin Close
3
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane Bypass from Violin Close? +
Polokwane Bypass is about 287.6 km from Violin Close by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane Bypass to Violin Close? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane Bypass to Violin Close in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane Bypass to Violin Close? +
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 Violin Close? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R481.42 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R483.70 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R536.29 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R540.64 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane Bypass to Violin Close? +
Yes. There are 31 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

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Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane Bypass, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Violin Close, Gauteng
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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About 276.4 km Difference: 11.2 km
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About 154.5 km Difference: 133.1 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 126.1 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 99.3 km Difference: 188.3 km

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