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Distance from Polokwane to Glen Norah

Polokwane to Glen Norah is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 787.4 km in roughly 8 hrs 31 min.

N Polokwane → Glen Norah
Road distance
787.4 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
685.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
40
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 31 min
Start point
Compensatie Street
End point
Biti Lane
Return: 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
511 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 31 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,318.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,324.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,468.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,480.23
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,739.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,747.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,937.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,953.08
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,288.35
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,299.18
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,549.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,569.85
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
13° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
193° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-23.9058, 29.4614
End coords Destination point
-17.9050, 30.9689
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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787.4 km 8 hrs 31 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Glen Norah
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Compensatie Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Grobler Street
    1.8 km
  3. Turn left onto Munnik Avenue
    4.1 km
  4. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Louis Trichardt
    0.9 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Polokwane Bypass
    99.6 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  7. Continue
    5.0 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    10.8 km
  10. Turn slight left
    3.1 km
  11. Continue straight
    89.9 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    1.1 km
  13. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.3 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.9 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    4.1 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  19. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    280.5 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    1.2 km
  22. Continue straight onto Robert Mugabe Way
    0.9 km
  23. Turn left onto Josiah Tongogara Road
    4.2 km
  24. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    145.9 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    0.0 km
  26. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    2.5 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Beatrice
    0.2 km
  28. Merge slight right onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    48.8 km
  29. Continue straight onto Harare Masvingo Beitbridge Road
    48.5 km
  30. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    21.6 km
  31. Continue straight onto Simon Mazorodze Road
    7.4 km
  32. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Glen Norah
    0.2 km
  33. Keep slight left at the fork towards Glen Norah
    0.3 km
  34. Continue slight left onto High Glen Road
    0.8 km
  35. Turn left
    0.2 km
  36. Continue straight onto Sebakwe Road
    0.4 km
  37. Turn right onto Mushayabhande Road
    0.7 km
  38. Turn left onto Zvimba Road
    0.8 km
  39. Turn right onto Biti Lane
    0.1 km
  40. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R125.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Routes ↩ Glen Norah → Polokwane Polokwane to Johannesburg Polokwane to Pretoria Polokwane to Cape Town Polokwane to Durban Johannesburg to Glen Norah Pretoria to Glen Norah Cape Town to Glen Norah
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
394.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 15 min • 4 hrs 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
56.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
131.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
42.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Glen Norah
06:09 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
32 min
SunriseDawn break
06:09
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,291.29
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R15.75
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R157.48
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,464.52
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (45)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
7
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
9
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Start: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
394.8 km
Total: 787.4 km
Midpoint 394.8 km
787.4 km 8 hrs 31 min
Destination Glen Norah End: Biti Lane -17.90501, 30.96885

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 787.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,574.8 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 40
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 394.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -20.91863, 30.77209
End -17.90501, 30.96885
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane from Glen Norah? +
Polokwane is about 787.4 km from Glen Norah by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Glen Norah? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Glen Norah 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 Glen Norah? +
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 Glen Norah? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,318.09 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,324.33 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,468.33 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,480.23 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Glen Norah? +
Yes. There are 2 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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Towns along the route

: Louis Trichardt
From Polokwane To Glen Norah
Polokwane Bypass
From Polokwane To Glen Norah
Robert Mugabe Way
From Polokwane To Glen Norah
Beatrice
From Polokwane To Glen Norah
Harare
From Polokwane To Glen Norah
Chitungizwa
From Polokwane To Glen Norah
Biti Lane
From Polokwane To Glen Norah

Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Glen Norah, Harare Province
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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