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Distance from Polokwane to D4185

N Polokwane → D4185
Road distance
112.5 km
Polokwane to D4185 is a practical regional trip, covering about 112.5 km in roughly 1 hr 48 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
85.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.32×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
7
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 48 min
Start point
Compensatie Street
Return: 3 hrs 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
108 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
62.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R214.72
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R215.61
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R261.52
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R263.14
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R283.31
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R284.49
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R345.06
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R347.20
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R372.78
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R374.33
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R454.03
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R456.84
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
134° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
314° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.9058, 29.4614
End coords Destination point
-24.4424, 30.0634
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 16 °C Polokwane Cloudy View Forecast → 22 °C D4185 Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Polokwane → D4185
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Car
112.5 km
1 hr 48 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
112.5 km
~1 hr 43 min
65 km/h avg
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112.5 km 109 min
Start Polokwane
Finish D4185
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Start point
Destination
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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
    1.0 km
  4. Turn right onto Suid Street
    1.0 km
  5. Turn left onto Church Street
    107.1 km
  6. Turn right
    2.8 km
  7. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ D4185 → Polokwane Polokwane to Johannesburg Polokwane to Pretoria Polokwane to Cape Town Polokwane to Durban Johannesburg to D4185 Pretoria to D4185 Cape Town to D4185
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
56.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
54 min • 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
8.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
18.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
6.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at D4185
06:30 – 17:21
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 51 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 39 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R470.05
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.25
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R22.49
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R494.79
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Start: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
56.3 km
Total: 112.5 km
Midpoint 56.3 km
112.5 km 109 min
Destination D4185 -24.44241, 30.06341

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 112.5 km
Return-cycle span 225 km
Traversal time 109 min
Maneuver count 7
Maneuver density 6.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 56.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -24.26774, 29.65413
End -24.44241, 30.06341
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How far is Polokwane from D4185? +
Polokwane is about 112.5 km from D4185 by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to D4185? +
The drive usually takes about 109 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to D4185 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane to D4185? +
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 D4185? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R214.72 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R215.61 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R261.52 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R263.14 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to D4185? +
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
D4185, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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