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Distance from Polokwane to Cliff

Polokwane to Cliff is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 813.9 km in roughly 9 hrs 38 min.

N Polokwane → Cliff
Road distance
813.9 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
626.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 38 min
Start point
Compensatie Street
Return: 19 hrs 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
578 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 38 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,554.05
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,560.50
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,892.76
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,904.48
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,050.49
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,058.99
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,497.39
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,512.85
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,698.01
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,709.20
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,286.03
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,306.38
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
177° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
357° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.9058, 29.4614
End coords Destination point
-29.5298, 29.8386
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

813.9 km 579 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Cliff
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
    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
    385.0 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Currys Post
    0.4 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right
    5.9 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.2 km
  17. Turn left
    16.1 km
  18. Go straight
    19.0 km
  19. Turn right
    6.2 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 66
Known total R2,456.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 66 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.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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 -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
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
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
407.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 49 min • 4 hrs 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
58.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
135.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
43.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Cliff
06:34 – 17:19
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 44 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 1 min
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,402.01
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.28
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R162.78
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,581.07
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Start: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
407.7 km
Total: 813.9 km
Midpoint 407.7 km
813.9 km 579 min
Destination Cliff -29.52981, 29.83861

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 813.9 km
Return-cycle span 1627.8 km
Traversal time 579 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 2.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 407.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -26.87604, 28.50519
End -29.52981, 29.83861
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane from Cliff? +
Polokwane is about 813.9 km from Cliff by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Cliff? +
The drive usually takes about 579 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Cliff 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 Cliff? +
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 Cliff? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,554.05 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,560.50 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,892.76 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,904.48 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Cliff? +
Yes. There are 66 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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Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Cliff, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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