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Distance from Polokwane to D825

N Polokwane → D825
Road distance
418.3 km
N4 R104
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
354.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 4 min
Start point
Compensatie Street
Return: 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
304 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R798.71
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R802.02
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R972.78
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R978.81
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,053.85
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,058.22
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,283.53
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,291.48
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,386.64
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,392.39
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,688.86
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,699.32
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
228° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
48° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.9058, 29.4614
End coords Destination point
-26.0394, 26.8430
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Polokwane to D825 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 418.3 km in roughly 5 hrs 4 min.
Travel modes
Polokwane → D825
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Car
418.3 km
5 hrs 4 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
418.3 km
~6 hrs 26 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
418 km
↑ 2 hrs 14 min faster
Flight time
50 min
With airport
~2 hrs 50 min
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418.3 km 5 hrs 4 min
Start Polokwane
Finish D825
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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
    242.0 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4: Rustenburg
    2.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Platinum Highway
    99.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R104: Kroondal
    0.5 km
  10. Turn left
    0.5 km
  11. Turn right
    4.5 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  13. Continue
    0.8 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    0.8 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    0.9 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    5.5 km
  20. Turn right
    40.0 km
  21. Turn right
    9.5 km
  22. Turn right
    1.4 km
  23. Turn left
    6.2 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 35
Known total R1,272.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 35 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
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
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
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
Routes ↩ D825 → Polokwane Polokwane to Johannesburg Polokwane to Pretoria Polokwane to Cape Town Polokwane to Durban Johannesburg to D825 Pretoria to D825 Cape Town to D825
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
209.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 32 min • 2 hrs 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
30.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
69.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at D825
06:41 – 17:35
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 54 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 49 min
SunriseDawn break
06:41
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,748.47
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.37
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R83.66
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,840.49
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (24)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Start: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
209.3 km
Total: 418.3 km
Midpoint 209.3 km
418.3 km 5 hrs 4 min
Destination D825 -26.03944, 26.84295

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 418.3 km
Return-cycle span 836.6 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 4 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 5.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 209.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -25.30615, 28.29807
End -26.03944, 26.84295
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane from D825? +
Polokwane is about 418.3 km from D825 by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to D825? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 4 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to D825 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane to D825? +
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 D825? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R798.71 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R802.02 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R972.78 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R978.81 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to D825? +
Yes. There are 35 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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Towns along the route

Polokwane Bypass
From Polokwane To D825
: Rustenburg
From Polokwane To D825
Wonderboom
From Polokwane To D825
: Kroondal
From Polokwane To D825
Buffelspoort
From Polokwane To D825

Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
D825, North West
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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