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Distance from Polokwane to D4020

Polokwane to D4020 is a practical regional trip, covering about 42.1 km in roughly 50 min.

N Polokwane → D4020
Road distance
42.1 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
31.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.35×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
50 min
Start point
Compensatie Street
Return: 1 hr 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
50 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
50.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R80.42
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R80.75
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R97.95
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R98.55
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R106.11
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R106.55
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R129.24
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R130.04
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R139.62
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R140.20
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R170.05
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R171.10
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
114° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
294° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.9058, 29.4614
End coords Destination point
-24.0208, 29.7417
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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42.1 km 50 min
Start Polokwane
Finish D4020
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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 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  6. Continue
    8.4 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.4 km
  8. Turn left
    7.8 km
  9. Turn left
    0.2 km
  10. Turn left
    3.7 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ D4020 → Polokwane Polokwane to Johannesburg Polokwane to Pretoria Polokwane to Cape Town Polokwane to Durban Johannesburg to D4020 Pretoria to D4020 Cape Town to D4020
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
21.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
25 min • 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
3.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
7.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
74.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at D4020
06:25 – 17:28
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 35 min
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R176.05
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.84
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R8.42
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R185.31
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Start: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
21.1 km
Total: 42.1 km
Midpoint 21.1 km
42.1 km 50 min
Destination D4020 -24.02082, 29.74172

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 42.1 km
Return-cycle span 84.2 km
Traversal time 50 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 26.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 21.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -23.89003, 29.66459
End -24.02082, 29.74172
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How far is Polokwane from D4020? +
Polokwane is about 42.1 km from D4020 by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to D4020? +
The drive usually takes about 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to D4020 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane to D4020? +
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 D4020? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R80.42 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R80.75 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R97.95 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R98.55 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to D4020? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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
D4020, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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