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Distance from Polokwane to Centurion

Polokwane to Centurion is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 285.9 km in roughly 2 hrs 46 min.

N Polokwane → Centurion
Road distance
285.9 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
250.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 46 min
Start point
Compensatie Street
Return: 5 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
166 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
102.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R478.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R480.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R533.19
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R537.51
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R631.53
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R634.52
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R703.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R709.22
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R830.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R834.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R925.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R933.18
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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
-25.8364, 28.1803
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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285.9 km 167 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Centurion
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head north on Compensatie Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Jorissen Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Dorp Street
    3.2 km
  5. Keep left
    276.3 km
  6. Keep left
    4.8 km
  7. Keep left
    0.4 km
  8. Keep left
    0.5 km
  9. Turn right onto Von Willigh Avenue
    0.3 km
  10. Turn right
    0.0 km
  11. Turn slight right onto Cornell Road
    0.1 km
  12. Turn right
    0.0 km
  13. Turn left
    0.1 km
  14. Arrive at your destination, on the right
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 29
Known total R1,007.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 29 toll points from our database. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
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
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
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
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
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
143.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 23 min • 1 hr 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
47.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Centurion
06:30 – 17:37
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 7 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 4 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,195.16
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.72
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R57.18
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,258.07
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Start: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
143.0 km
Total: 285.9 km
Midpoint 143.0 km
285.9 km 167 min
Destination Centurion -25.83639, 28.18028

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 285.9 km
Return-cycle span 571.8 km
Traversal time 167 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 4.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 143.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -24.75466, 28.49165
End -25.83639, 28.18028
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Centurion
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Centurion
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Centurion
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Centurion
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Centurion
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Centurion
2
  • Centurion Mall
    1269 Gordon Hood Avenue, Pretoria
  • Edgars
    Rooihuiskraal Road Mall @ Reds, Centurion, 0157
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane from Centurion? +
Polokwane is about 285.9 km from Centurion by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Centurion? +
The drive usually takes about 167 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Centurion in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane to Centurion? +
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 Centurion? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R478.64 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R480.90 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R533.19 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R537.51 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Centurion? +
Yes. There are 29 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Start area
Polokwane
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Centurion
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Road: Not available
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