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Distance from Polokwane to Centurion N1

Polokwane to Centurion N1 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 279.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 4 min.

N Polokwane → Centurion N1
Road distance
279.8 km
M18
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
250.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 4 min
Start point
Compensatie Street
Return: 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
184 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R534.20
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R536.41
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R650.62
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R654.65
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R704.84
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R707.76
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R858.46
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R863.78
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R927.42
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R931.27
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,129.55
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,136.55
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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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279.8 km 3 hrs 4 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Centurion N1
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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
    269.2 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M18: Fountains Valley
    0.5 km
  8. Turn left onto Botha Avenue
    0.3 km
  9. Turn right onto Alexandra Road
    1.1 km
  10. Turn right onto Jean Avenue
    4.0 km
  11. Continue straight onto Lyttelton Road
    0.4 km
  12. Turn right onto Von Willigh Avenue
    0.3 km
  13. Turn right
    0.0 km
  14. Turn right onto Cornell Road
    0.1 km
  15. Turn right
    0.0 km
  16. Turn left
    0.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 30
Known total R1,077.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 30 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.
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
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
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
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
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
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
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 ↩ Centurion N1 → Polokwane Polokwane to Johannesburg Polokwane to Pretoria Polokwane to Cape Town Polokwane to Durban Johannesburg to Centurion N1 Pretoria to Centurion N1 Cape Town to Centurion N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
140.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 32 min • 1 hr 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
46.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Centurion N1
06:34 – 17:32
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 41 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,169.42
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.60
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R55.95
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,230.97
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
140.2 km
Total: 279.8 km
Midpoint 140.2 km
279.8 km 3 hrs 4 min
Destination Centurion N1 -25.83639, 28.18028

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 279.8 km
Return-cycle span 559.5 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 4 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 6.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 140.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -24.73709, 28.50939
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 N1
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Centurion N1
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Centurion N1
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Centurion N1
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Centurion N1
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Centurion N1
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 N1? +
Polokwane is about 279.8 km from Centurion N1 by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Centurion N1? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Centurion N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane to Centurion N1? +
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 N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R534.20 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R536.41 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R650.62 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R654.65 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Centurion N1? +
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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Polokwane Bypass
From Polokwane To Centurion N1
: Fountains Valley
From Polokwane To Centurion N1
Lyttelton
From Polokwane To Centurion N1
Irene
From Polokwane To Centurion N1
Olifantstontein
From Polokwane To Centurion N1
Krugersdorp
From Polokwane To Centurion N1
Johannesburg
From Polokwane To Centurion N1

Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Centurion N1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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