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Distance from Polokwane to Bergville

N Polokwane → Bergville
Road distance
659.3 km
N1 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
536.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 26 min
Start point
Compensatie Street
End point
Kingsway
Return: 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
446 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,258.90
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,264.12
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,533.27
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,542.77
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,661.05
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,667.94
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,023.07
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,035.59
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,185.59
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,194.65
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,661.93
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,678.41
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
181° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
1° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.9058, 29.4614
End coords Destination point
-28.7311, 29.3517
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Polokwane to Bergville is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 659.3 km in roughly 7 hrs 26 min.
Travel modes
Polokwane → Bergville
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Car
659.3 km
7 hrs 26 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
659.3 km
~10 hrs 8 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
659 km
↑ 4 hrs 7 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 19 min
With airport
~3 hrs 19 min
Estimated. Includes ~2h airport procedures. Check actual schedules for Polokwane to Bergville.
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659.3 km 7 hrs 26 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Bergville
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  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. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    200.3 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork towards N5: Harrismith
    0.0 km
  16. Turn right
    4.9 km
  17. Turn left
    8.5 km
  18. Turn left
    64.3 km
  19. Turn slight left onto Kingsway
    0.6 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 54
Known total R1,755.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 54 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 13 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 -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
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 -26.187, 28.134
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 -26.062, 28.107
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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Routes ↩ Bergville → Polokwane Polokwane to Johannesburg Polokwane to Pretoria Polokwane to Cape Town Polokwane to Durban Johannesburg to Bergville Pretoria to Bergville Cape Town to Bergville
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
330.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 43 min • 3 hrs 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
47.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
109.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
35.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bergville
06:36 – 17:21
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 45 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,755.88
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R13.19
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R131.86
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,900.93
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Start: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
330.3 km
Total: 659.3 km
Midpoint 330.3 km
659.3 km 7 hrs 26 min
Destination Bergville End: Kingsway -28.73111, 29.35167

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 659.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,318.6 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 26 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 3.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 330.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -26.29565, 28.15787
End -28.73111, 29.35167
Destination services

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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Bergville
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Bergville
2
Destination brief

Travelling to Bergville

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Standout Why Bergville stands out
Bergville reflects foothill and destination-stay planning rather than generic town wording, especially for Berg access trips.
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Bergville arrivals are most useful when the final lodge, camp or local destination is known before departure.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Best for Bergville stays, mountain-base planning and northern Drakensberg route travel.
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane from Bergville? +
Polokwane is about 659.3 km from Bergville by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Bergville? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Bergville in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Polokwane to Bergville? +
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 Bergville? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,258.90 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,264.12 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,533.27 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,542.77 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Bergville? +
Yes. There are 54 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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. 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 To Bergville
: Johannesburg
From Polokwane To Bergville
: Germiston
From Polokwane To Bergville
Durban
From Polokwane To Bergville
Roodepoort
From Polokwane To Bergville
Bloemfontein
From Polokwane To Bergville
ern Bypass
From Polokwane To Bergville
: Harrismith
From Polokwane To Bergville
Bethlehem
From Polokwane To Bergville
Kingsway
From Polokwane To Bergville

Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bergville
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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