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Distance from Polokwane to D966 N4

N Polokwane → D966 N4
Road distance
768.0 km
Highway dominant · N14
Polokwane to D966 N4 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 768.0 km in roughly 9 hrs 23 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
636.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 23 min
Start point
Compensatie Street
Return: 18 hrs 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
563 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
81.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,501.93
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,503.59
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,495.85
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,548.38
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,981.71
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,983.90
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,973.69
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,043.00
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R2,607.52
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R2,610.40
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R2,596.96
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R2,688.16
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
238° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
58° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.9058, 29.4614
End coords Destination point
-26.8618, 24.0353
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 18 °C Polokwane Clear Sky View Forecast → 14 °C D966 N4 Partly Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Polokwane → D966 N4
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Car
768.0 km
9 hrs 23 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
768.0 km
~11 hrs 48 min
65 km/h avg
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768.0 km 9 hrs 23 min
Start Polokwane
Finish D966 N4
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Polokwane to D966 N4 via N14
    National highway N14
  2. Head on Compensatie Street
    0.4 km
  3. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Dorp Street
    2.2 km
  5. Continue straight onto Silicon Road
    0.5 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Polokwane Bypass
    316.7 km
  8. Turn right
    10.2 km
  9. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.7 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14
    0.1 km
  11. Merge slight right
    157.3 km
  12. Turn left
    21.0 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  14. Turn left
    21.7 km
  15. Turn left
    61.1 km
  16. Turn right onto Visagie Street
    78.0 km
  17. Continue right
    5.3 km
  18. Turn left onto De la Rey Street
    46.9 km
  19. Turn right
    24.2 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.6 km
  21. Turn left
    6.9 km
  22. Turn left
    0.4 km
  23. Turn left
    2.5 km
  24. Turn right
    10.5 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 31
Known total R1,077.00
Main toll road N14
This route includes 31 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N14. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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 ↩ D966 N4 → Polokwane Polokwane to Johannesburg Polokwane to Pretoria Polokwane to Cape Town Polokwane to Durban Johannesburg to D966 N4 Pretoria to D966 N4 Cape Town to D966 N4
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
384.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 41 min • 4 hrs 41 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
55.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
127.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
41.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at D966 N4
07:05 – 17:37
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:21
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 32 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 7 min
SunriseDawn break
07:05
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,210.44
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.36
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R153.61
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,379.41
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Start: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
384.2 km
Total: 768.0 km
Midpoint 384.2 km
768.0 km 9 hrs 23 min
Destination D966 N4 -26.86183, 24.03532

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 768.0 km
Return-cycle span 1,536.1 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 23 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 3.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 384.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -26.24148, 27.28196
End -26.86183, 24.03532
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane from D966 N4? +
Polokwane is about 768.0 km from D966 N4 by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to D966 N4? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to D966 N4 in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Polokwane to D966 N4? +
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 D966 N4? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,501.93 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,503.59 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,495.85 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,548.38 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to D966 N4? +
Yes. There are 31 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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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