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Distance from Polokwane to De Beers

Polokwane to De Beers is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 265.1 km in roughly 2 hrs 53 min.

N Polokwane → De Beers
Road distance
265.1 km
M11 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
241.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 53 min
Start point
Compensatie Street
End point
Blue Crane Avenue
Return: 5 hrs 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
173 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R443.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R445.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R494.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R498.29
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R585.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R588.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R652.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R657.47
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R770.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R773.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R858.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R865.09
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
210° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
30° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.9058, 29.4614
End coords Destination point
-25.7892, 28.2731
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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265.1 km 173 min
Start Polokwane
Finish De Beers
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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
    257.8 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    1.0 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards M11: Atterbury Road
    0.5 km
  9. Turn left onto Atterbury Road
    0.6 km
  10. Turn right onto Lois Avenue
    0.9 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Lois Avenue
    0.0 km
  12. Continue onto Lois Avenue
    0.2 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Lois Avenue
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Lois Avenue
    0.1 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Gousblom Avenue
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Gousblom Avenue
    0.1 km
  17. Turn right onto Selma Avenue
    0.1 km
  18. Turn right onto Blue Crane Avenue
    0.2 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 28
Known total R1,077.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 28 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
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
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
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 ↩ De Beers → Polokwane Polokwane to Johannesburg Polokwane to Pretoria Polokwane to Cape Town Polokwane to Durban Johannesburg to De Beers Pretoria to De Beers Cape Town to De Beers
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
132.8 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
19.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
44.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at De Beers
06:31 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 58 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,107.95
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.30
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R53.01
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,166.26
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (20)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
3
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Start: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
132.8 km
Total: 265.1 km
Midpoint 132.8 km
265.1 km 173 min
Destination De Beers End: Blue Crane Avenue -25.78917, 28.27306

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 265.1 km
Return-cycle span 530.2 km
Traversal time 173 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 7.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 132.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -24.68703, 28.55634
End -25.78917, 28.27306
Destination services

Available in De Beers

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around De Beers
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around De Beers
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around De Beers
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around De Beers
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around De Beers
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around De Beers
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around De Beers
1
  • Dis-Chem
    Shop B03 Kirkness Street, Pretoria, 0002
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around De Beers
6
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane from De Beers? +
Polokwane is about 265.1 km from De Beers by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to De Beers? +
The drive usually takes about 173 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to De Beers in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane to De Beers? +
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 De Beers? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R443.71 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R445.81 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R494.28 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R498.29 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to De Beers? +
Yes. There are 28 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Start area
Polokwane
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
De Beers
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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