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Distance from Polokwane to Colbyn

Polokwane to Colbyn is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 260.3 km in roughly 2 hrs 50 min.

N Polokwane → Colbyn
Road distance
260.3 km
161.8 mi • 140.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
238.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 49 min
Return: 5 hrs 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
169 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R435.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R437.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R485.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R489.41
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R575.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R577.74
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R640.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R645.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R756.61
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R760.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R842.84
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R849.68
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Colbyn
15.1°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
14.8°C
Day range High / low
H 20° • L 13°
Rain chance Today's probability
87%
Wind 10m wind speed
7 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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260.3 km 170 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Colbyn
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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
    250.9 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M8: Stormvoël Road
    0.5 km
  8. Turn right onto Stormvoël Road
    1.0 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto C.R. Swart Drive
    0.0 km
  10. Continue onto C.R. Swart Drive
    2.2 km
  11. Turn right onto Soutpansberg Road towards Rietondale
    1.2 km
  12. Turn slight left towards M7
    0.1 km
  13. Go straight onto Gordon Road
    0.7 km
  14. Turn right onto Amos Street
    0.1 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 27
Known total R1,077.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 27 toll points from our database.
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
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
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
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
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
130.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 25 min • 1 hr 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Polokwane → Colbyn
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Polokwane
Destination area Arrival
Colbyn
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Polokwane → Colbyn
Polokwane Origin postcode
Not available
Colbyn Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
16.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
32.7 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
105.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Colbyn → Polokwane
Polokwane ↔ Colbyn
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
130.4 km
Total: 260.3 km
Midpoint 130.4 km
260.3 km 170 min
Destination Colbyn -25.73998, 28.24367

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 260.3 km
Return-cycle span 520.6 km
Traversal time 170 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 5.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 130.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -24.66980, 28.56887
End -25.73998, 28.24367
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Colbyn
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Colbyn
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Colbyn
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Colbyn
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Colbyn
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 2 nearby matches around Colbyn
2
  • Dis-Chem
    Shop B03 Kirkness Street, Pretoria, 0002
  • Clicks
    Pretorius Street, Pretoria
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Colbyn
6
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane from Colbyn? +
Polokwane is about 260.3 km from Colbyn by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Colbyn? +
The drive usually takes about 170 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Colbyn in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane to Colbyn? +
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 Colbyn? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R435.80 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R437.87 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R485.48 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R489.41 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Colbyn? +
Yes. There are 27 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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Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 16.1 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 32.7 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 105.9 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 98.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 21.8 km

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