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Distance from Polokwane N1 to Giyani

Polokwane N1 to Giyani is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 186.0 km in roughly 2 hrs 7 min.

N Polokwane N1 → Giyani
Road distance
186.0 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
138.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.34×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 7 min
Start point
Polokwane Bypass
Return: 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
127 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R311.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R312.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R346.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R349.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R410.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R412.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R457.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R461.46
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R540.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R543.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R602.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R607.19
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
64° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
244° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-23.8715, 29.5071
End coords Destination point
-23.3153, 30.7256
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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186.0 km 2 hrs 7 min
Start Polokwane N1
Finish Giyani
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Polokwane Bypass
    77.8 km
  2. Turn right
    27.0 km
  3. Turn right
    72.1 km
  4. At the end of the road, turn left
    4.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Main
    1.4 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    0.2 km
  8. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  10. Continue
    2.2 km
  11. Turn left
    0.7 km
  12. Turn right
    0.1 km
  13. Turn left
    0.1 km
  14. Turn right
    0.2 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R63.50
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 1 toll point from our database.
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Routes ↩ Giyani → Polokwane N1 Polokwane N1 to Johannesburg Polokwane N1 to Pretoria Polokwane N1 to Cape Town Polokwane N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Giyani Pretoria to Giyani Cape Town to Giyani
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
93.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 3 min • 1 hr 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
13.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
30.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
10.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Giyani
06:17 – 17:29
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 11 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 47 min
SunriseDawn break
06:17
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R777.64
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.72
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R37.21
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R818.57
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane N1 Start: Polokwane Bypass -23.87155, 29.50715
Midpoint
93.1 km
Total: 186.0 km
Midpoint 93.1 km
186.0 km 2 hrs 7 min
Destination Giyani -23.31528, 30.72556

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 186.0 km
Return-cycle span 372.1 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 7 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 8.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 93.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.87155, 29.50715
Midpoint -23.21543, 29.97052
End -23.31528, 30.72556
Destination services

Available in Giyani

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Giyani
2
  • PEP
    1-5 Main Road, Giyani, 0826, Limpopo
  • PEP
    Main Road, Giyani, 0826, Limpopo
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Giyani
2
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane N1 from Giyani? +
Polokwane N1 is about 186.0 km from Giyani by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane N1 to Giyani? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane N1 to Giyani in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane N1 to Giyani? +
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 N1 to Giyani? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R311.43 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R312.90 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R346.93 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R349.74 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane N1 to Giyani? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Polokwane Bypass
From Polokwane N1 To Giyani
Main
From Polokwane N1 To Giyani

Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane N1, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Giyani
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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