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Distance from Polokwane to Beitbridge

Polokwane to Beitbridge is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 220.0 km in roughly 2 hrs 33 min.

N Polokwane → Beitbridge
Road distance
220.0 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
197.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 33 min
Start point
Compensatie Street
Return: 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
153 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R368.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R370.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R410.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R413.67
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R486.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R488.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R541.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R545.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R639.52
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R642.54
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R712.41
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R718.18
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
16° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
196° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-23.9058, 29.4614
End coords Destination point
-22.1986, 29.9918
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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220.0 km 2 hrs 33 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Beitbridge
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Compensatie Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Grobler Street
    1.8 km
  3. Turn left onto Munnik Avenue
    4.1 km
  4. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Louis Trichardt
    0.9 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Polokwane Bypass
    99.6 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  7. Continue
    5.0 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    10.8 km
  10. Turn slight left
    3.1 km
  11. Continue straight
    89.9 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    1.1 km
  13. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.3 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.9 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    1.4 km
  18. Turn left
    0.2 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  20. Continue
    0.3 km
  21. Turn right
    0.1 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R125.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Routes ↩ Beitbridge → Polokwane Polokwane to Johannesburg Polokwane to Pretoria Polokwane to Cape Town Polokwane to Durban Johannesburg to Beitbridge Pretoria to Beitbridge Cape Town to Beitbridge
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
110.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 16 min • 1 hr 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
15.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
36.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
11.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Beitbridge
06:20 – 17:32
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 11 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 17 min
SunriseDawn break
06:20
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R919.80
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.40
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R44.01
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R968.21
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (29)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
5
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Start: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
110.3 km
Total: 220.0 km
Midpoint 110.3 km
220.0 km 2 hrs 33 min
Destination Beitbridge -22.19862, 29.99175

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 220.0 km
Return-cycle span 440.1 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 33 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 10.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 110.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -23.04860, 29.91717
End -22.19862, 29.99175
Destination services

Available in Beitbridge

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Service groups 1
Fuel stations and garages
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Beitbridge
1
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane from Beitbridge? +
Polokwane is about 220.0 km from Beitbridge by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Beitbridge? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Beitbridge in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane to Beitbridge? +
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 to Beitbridge? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R368.36 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R370.10 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R410.35 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R413.67 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Beitbridge? +
Yes. There are 2 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Louis Trichardt
From Polokwane To Beitbridge
Polokwane Bypass
From Polokwane To Beitbridge

Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Beitbridge, Matabeleland South
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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