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Distance from Polokwane to Grootdraai

N Polokwane → Grootdraai
Road distance
142.6 km
Polokwane to Grootdraai is a practical regional trip, covering about 142.6 km in roughly 2 hrs 31 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
116.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 31 min
Start point
Compensatie Street
Return: 5 hrs 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
151 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
56.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R286.98
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R288.11
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R286.68
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R300.43
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R378.66
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R380.15
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R378.25
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R396.41
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R498.23
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R500.20
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R497.70
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R521.59
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
319° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
139° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-23.9058, 29.4614
End coords Destination point
-23.1158, 28.7117
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 13 °C Polokwane Fair View Forecast → 16 °C Grootdraai Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Polokwane → Grootdraai
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Car
142.6 km
2 hrs 31 min
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Two-wheeler
142.6 km
~2 hrs 20 min
61 km/h avg
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142.6 km 152 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Grootdraai
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Compensatie Street
    0.3 km
  2. Turn left onto Devenish Street
    1.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Market Street
    0.8 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork onto Market Street
    2.0 km
  5. Continue straight onto Witklip Street
    59.4 km
  6. Turn left
    20.9 km
  7. Continue right
    0.6 km
  8. Turn left
    52.9 km
  9. Turn right
    4.2 km
  10. Turn right
    0.4 km
  11. Turn right
    0.2 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Grootdraai → Polokwane Polokwane to Johannesburg Polokwane to Pretoria Polokwane to Cape Town Polokwane to Durban Johannesburg to Grootdraai Pretoria to Grootdraai Cape Town to Grootdraai
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
71.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 15 min • 1 hr 15 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
10.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
23.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
7.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Grootdraai
06:41 – 17:26
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:04
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 44 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 58 min
SunriseDawn break
06:41
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R596.10
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.85
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R28.52
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R627.47
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Start: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
71.4 km
Total: 142.6 km
Midpoint 71.4 km
142.6 km 152 min
Destination Grootdraai -23.11583, 28.71167

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 142.6 km
Return-cycle span 285.2 km
Traversal time 152 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 8.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 71.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -23.34178, 29.24562
End -23.11583, 28.71167
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Questions 8
How far is Polokwane from Grootdraai? +
Polokwane is about 142.6 km from Grootdraai by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Grootdraai? +
The drive usually takes about 152 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Grootdraai in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane to Grootdraai? +
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 Grootdraai? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R286.98 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R288.11 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R286.68 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R300.43 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Grootdraai? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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