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Distance from Polokwane N1 to Maputo

Polokwane N1 to Maputo is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 344.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 41 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Polokwane N1 → Maputo
Road distance
344.2 km
M7 N1 R59
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
309.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 41 min
Start point
Polokwane Bypass
End point
Maputo Street
Return: 23 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
221 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
93.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 56 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R576.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R578.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R641.85
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R647.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R760.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R763.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R846.88
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R853.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,000.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,005.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,114.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,123.35
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
207° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
27° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.8715, 29.5071
End coords Destination point
-26.3512, 28.1050
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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344.2 km 3 hrs 41 min
Start Polokwane N1
Finish Maputo
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Polokwane Bypass
    283.5 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
    8.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork towards M7: Tokaza
    0.2 km
  13. Go straight onto Kliprivier Road
    0.6 km
  14. Turn left onto J.G. Strijdom Road
    0.3 km
  15. Turn left onto Langkloof Street
    0.6 km
  16. Turn left onto Cairo Street
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right onto Maputo Street
    0.1 km
  18. 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
Routes ↩ Maputo → Polokwane N1 Polokwane N1 to Johannesburg Polokwane N1 to Pretoria Polokwane N1 to Cape Town Polokwane N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Maputo Pretoria to Maputo Cape Town to Maputo
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
172.5 km
Limpopo to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 50 min • 1 hr 50 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
24.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
57.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Maputo
06:32 – 17:36
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
15 hrs 4 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,438.71
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.88
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R68.84
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,514.44
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane N1 Start: Polokwane Bypass -23.87155, 29.50715
Midpoint
172.5 km
Total: 344.2 km
Midpoint 172.5 km
344.2 km 3 hrs 41 min
Destination Maputo End: Maputo Street -26.35118, 28.10499

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to Gauteng
One-way road span 344.2 km
Return-cycle span 688.4 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 41 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 5.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 172.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.87155, 29.50715
Midpoint -24.93240, 28.36816
End -26.35118, 28.10499
Destination services

Available in Maputo

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Maputo
2
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Maputo
2
  • PEP
    Hospital Road, Katlehong, 1426, Gauteng
  • PEP
    3 Nota Street, Katlehong, 1431, Gauteng
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Maputo
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Maputo
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Maputo
2
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane N1 from Maputo? +
Polokwane N1 is about 344.2 km from Maputo by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane N1 to Maputo? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 41 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane N1 to Maputo in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane N1 to Maputo? +
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 Maputo? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R576.17 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R578.90 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R641.85 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R647.05 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane N1 to Maputo? +
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. 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

Polokwane Bypass
From Polokwane N1 To Maputo
: Johannesburg
From Polokwane N1 To Maputo
: Germiston
From Polokwane N1 To Maputo
Durban
From Polokwane N1 To Maputo
Roodepoort
From Polokwane N1 To Maputo
Bloemfontein
From Polokwane N1 To Maputo
ern Bypass
From Polokwane N1 To Maputo
: Alberton ()
From Polokwane N1 To Maputo
Vereeniging
From Polokwane N1 To Maputo
Tokoza
From Polokwane N1 To Maputo

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

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About 276.4 km Difference: 67.8 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 189.7 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 182.7 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 28.3 km

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