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Distance from Polokwane to Dover

Polokwane to Dover is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 434.6 km in roughly 4 hrs 56 min.

N Polokwane → Dover
Road distance
434.6 km
270.0 mi • 234.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
391.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 56 min
Return: 9 hrs 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 56 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R727.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R730.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R810.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R817.00
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R959.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R964.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,069.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,077.99
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,263.04
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,269.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,407.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,418.41
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
4 hrs 56 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
5 hrs 11 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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434.6 km 4 hrs 56 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Dover
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Destination
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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
    274.3 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    4.1 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R59: Alberton (south)
    0.4 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork towards R59: Alberton
    1.3 km
  15. Merge slight right
    56.4 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Vanderbijlpark
    0.9 km
  17. Turn left
    2.1 km
  18. Turn right
    43.5 km
  19. Turn right
    4.0 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.3 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 43
Known total R1,077.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 43 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 12 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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.259, 28.115
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
217.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 28 min • 2 hrs 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Polokwane → Dover
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Polokwane
Destination area Arrival
Dover, Free State
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Polokwane → Dover
Polokwane Origin postcode
Not available
Dover Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
141.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
158.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
62.1 km
Rev Related route set
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Dover → Polokwane
Polokwane ↔ Dover
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
217.8 km
Total: 434.6 km
Midpoint 217.8 km
434.6 km 4 hrs 56 min
Destination Dover -27.05865, 27.72479

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 434.6 km
Return-cycle span 869.2 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 56 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 217.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -25.38181, 28.29968
End -27.05865, 27.72479
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane from Dover? +
Polokwane is about 434.6 km from Dover by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Dover? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Dover in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane to Dover? +
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 Dover? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R727.51 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R730.95 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R810.43 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R817.00 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Dover? +
Yes. There are 43 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 Dover
: Johannesburg
From Polokwane To Dover
: Germiston
From Polokwane To Dover
Durban
From Polokwane To Dover
Roodepoort
From Polokwane To Dover
Bloemfontein
From Polokwane To Dover
ern Bypass
From Polokwane To Dover
: Alberton ()
From Polokwane To Dover
Vereeniging
From Polokwane To Dover
Vanderbijlpark
From Polokwane To Dover

Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Dover, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 141.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 158.2 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 62.1 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 280.1 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 273.1 km

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