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Distance from Polokwane to Brits N4

Polokwane to Brits N4 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 290.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 8 min.

N Polokwane → Brits N4
Road distance
290.8 km
N4
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
254.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
9
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 8 min
Start point
Compensatie Street
End point
Platinum Highway
Return: 16 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
188 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R486.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R489.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R542.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R546.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R642.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R645.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R715.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R721.40
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R845.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R849.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R941.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R949.21
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
219° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
39° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.9058, 29.4614
End coords Destination point
-25.6676, 27.8524
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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290.8 km 3 hrs 8 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Brits N4
Map key
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
    242.0 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4: Rustenburg
    2.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Platinum Highway
    42.8 km
  9. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 30
Known total R1,162.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 30 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
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
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Routes ↩ Brits N4 → Polokwane Polokwane to Johannesburg Polokwane to Pretoria Polokwane to Cape Town Polokwane to Durban Johannesburg to Brits N4 Pretoria to Brits N4 Cape Town to Brits N4
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
145.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 34 min • 1 hr 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.9 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
48.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Brits N4
06:32 – 17:37
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 1 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,215.69
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.82
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R58.17
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,279.68
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Start: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
145.6 km
Total: 290.8 km
Midpoint 145.6 km
290.8 km 3 hrs 8 min
Destination Brits N4 End: Platinum Highway -25.66759, 27.85242

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 290.8 km
Return-cycle span 581.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 8 min
Maneuver count 9
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 145.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -24.77531, 28.47570
End -25.66759, 27.85242
Destination services

Available in Brits N4

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Service groups 2
Clothing stores Supermarkets
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Brits N4
2
  • Edgars
    Edgars, R511, Madibeng Ward 33, Brits, Madibeng Local Municipality, Bojanala Platinum District Municipality, North West, 0250, South Africa
  • Woolworths
    Woolworths, R511, Madibeng Ward 33, Brits, Madibeng Local Municipality, Bojanala Platinum District Municipality, North West, 0250, South Africa
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 5 nearby matches around Brits N4
5
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane from Brits N4? +
Polokwane is about 290.8 km from Brits N4 by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Brits N4? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Brits N4 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane to Brits N4? +
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 Brits N4? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R486.86 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R489.16 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R542.35 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R546.75 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Brits N4? +
Yes. There are 30 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

Polokwane Bypass
From Polokwane To Brits N4
: Rustenburg
From Polokwane To Brits N4
Wonderboom
From Polokwane To Brits N4

Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Brits N4, North West
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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