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Distance from Polokwane N12 to S 41

Polokwane N12 to S 41 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 376.0 km in roughly 4 hrs 10 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Polokwane N12 → S 41
Road distance
376.0 km
N1 N12 R28
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
331.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 10 min
Start point
Compensatie Street
End point
South
Return: 20 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
250 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R629.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R632.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R701.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R706.85
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R830.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R834.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R925.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R932.66
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,092.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,097.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,217.31
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,227.18
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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
-23.9058, 29.4614
End coords Destination point
-26.4631, 27.7671
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

376.0 km 4 hrs 10 min
Start Polokwane N12
Finish S 41
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Compensatie Street
    0.4 km
  2. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Dorp Street
    2.2 km
  4. Continue straight onto Silicon Road
    0.5 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Polokwane Bypass
    274.3 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  9. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    30.1 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R28: Randfontein
    0.7 km
  15. Go straight onto Randfontein Road
    8.8 km
  16. Turn right onto Thwala
    0.5 km
  17. Turn left onto Thwala
    0.4 km
  18. Turn left onto Ntuthuko
    0.1 km
  19. Turn left onto Lethae
    0.3 km
  20. Turn left onto South
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 43
Known total R1,242.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 43 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ S 41 → Polokwane N12 Polokwane N12 to Johannesburg Polokwane N12 to Pretoria Polokwane N12 to Cape Town Polokwane N12 to Durban Johannesburg to S 41 Pretoria to S 41 Cape Town to S 41
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
188.4 km
Limpopo to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 5 min • 2 hrs 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
27.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
62.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
20.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at S 41
06:35 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 19 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,571.69
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.52
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R75.20
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,654.41
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane N12 Start: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
188.4 km
Total: 376.0 km
Midpoint 188.4 km
376.0 km 4 hrs 10 min
Destination S 41 End: South -26.46311, 27.76705

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to Gauteng
One-way road span 376.0 km
Return-cycle span 752.0 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 10 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 5.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 188.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -25.11817, 28.31171
End -26.46311, 27.76705
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane N12 from S 41? +
Polokwane N12 is about 376.0 km from S 41 by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane N12 to S 41? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane N12 to S 41 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane N12 to S 41? +
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 N12 to S 41? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R629.43 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R632.41 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R701.17 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R706.85 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane N12 to S 41? +
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 N12 To S 41
: Johannesburg
From Polokwane N12 To S 41
: Soweto
From Polokwane N12 To S 41
Kimberley
From Polokwane N12 To S 41
Bloemfontein
From Polokwane N12 To S 41
ern Bypass
From Polokwane N12 To S 41
: Randfontein
From Polokwane N12 To S 41
Sebokeng
From Polokwane N12 To S 41
Thwala
From Polokwane N12 To S 41
Ntuthuko
From Polokwane N12 To S 41

Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane N12, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
S 41, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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