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Distance from Polokwane to D3980

Polokwane to D3980 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 208.2 km in roughly 2 hrs 52 min.

N Polokwane → D3980
Road distance
208.2 km
R71
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
161.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.29×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 52 min
Start point
Compensatie Street
Return: 5 hrs 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
172 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R397.56
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R399.21
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R484.21
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R487.20
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R524.56
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R526.73
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R638.88
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R642.84
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R690.21
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R693.07
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R840.63
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R845.84
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
77° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
257° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-23.9058, 29.4614
End coords Destination point
-23.5828, 31.0126
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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208.2 km 172 min
Start Polokwane
Finish D3980
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Compensatie Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Grobler Street
    6.4 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  4. Continue
    15.0 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  6. Continue
    65.3 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    4.0 km
  8. Turn slight left towards R71
    0.3 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork towards R71
    0.0 km
  10. Go straight onto Wolkberg Drive
    31.3 km
  11. Turn left
    74.2 km
  12. Turn left
    11.4 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ D3980 → Polokwane Polokwane to Johannesburg Polokwane to Pretoria Polokwane to Cape Town Polokwane to Durban Johannesburg to D3980 Pretoria to D3980 Cape Town to D3980
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
104.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 26 min • 1 hr 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
15.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
34.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
11.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at D3980
06:19 – 17:24
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 42 min
SunriseDawn break
06:19
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R870.30
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.16
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R41.64
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R916.11
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Start: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
104.1 km
Total: 208.2 km
Midpoint 104.1 km
208.2 km 172 min
Destination D3980 -23.58278, 31.01261

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 208.2 km
Return-cycle span 416.4 km
Traversal time 172 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 6.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 104.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -23.80251, 30.24951
End -23.58278, 31.01261
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane from D3980? +
Polokwane is about 208.2 km from D3980 by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to D3980? +
The drive usually takes about 172 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to D3980 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane to D3980? +
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 D3980? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R397.56 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R399.21 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R484.21 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R487.20 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to D3980? +
No tollgates are 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
D3980, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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