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Distance from Polokwane to Fountains Circle

Polokwane to Fountains Circle is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 268.5 km in roughly 2 hrs 56 min.

N Polokwane → Fountains Circle
Road distance
268.5 km
M2 N4
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
243.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 56 min
Start point
Compensatie Street
End point
Nelson Mandela Drive
Return: 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
176 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R449.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R451.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R500.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R504.73
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R593.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R595.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R660.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R665.96
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R780.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R783.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R869.22
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R876.27
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
211° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
31° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.9058, 29.4614
End coords Destination point
-25.7736, 28.1995
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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268.5 km 2 hrs 56 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Fountains Circle
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    253.8 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4
    0.3 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards M2: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork towards M2: Pretoria
    0.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards M2: Pretoria
    0.8 km
  11. Continue straight
    0.1 km
  12. Continue straight
    5.7 km
  13. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    3.2 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 27
Known total R1,077.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 27 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
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 ↩ Fountains Circle → Polokwane Polokwane to Johannesburg Polokwane to Pretoria Polokwane to Cape Town Polokwane to Durban Johannesburg to Fountains Circle Pretoria to Fountains Circle Cape Town to Fountains Circle
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
134.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 28 min • 1 hr 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
19.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
44.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Fountains Circle
06:30 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 34 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,122.27
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.37
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R53.70
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,181.33
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Start: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
134.5 km
Total: 268.5 km
Midpoint 134.5 km
268.5 km 2 hrs 56 min
Destination Fountains Circle End: Nelson Mandela Drive -25.77358, 28.19950

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 268.5 km
Return-cycle span 537.0 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 56 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 5.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 134.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -24.69957, 28.54729
End -25.77358, 28.19950
Destination services

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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 Fountains Circle
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Fountains Circle
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Fountains Circle
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Fountains Circle
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Fountains Circle
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Fountains Circle
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 3 nearby matches around Fountains Circle
3
  • Clicks
    Bosman Street
  • Clicks
    Pretorius Street, Pretoria
  • Dis-Chem
    Shop B03 Kirkness Street, Pretoria, 0002
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Fountains Circle
6
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane from Fountains Circle? +
Polokwane is about 268.5 km from Fountains Circle by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Fountains Circle? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Fountains Circle in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane to Fountains Circle? +
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 Fountains Circle? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R449.44 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R451.57 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R500.67 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R504.73 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Fountains Circle? +
Yes. There are 27 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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Polokwane Bypass
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Pretoria
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Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Fountains Circle, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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