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Distance from Polokwane to Johannesburg M1 N12 N1

Polokwane to Johannesburg M1 N12 N1 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 334.7 km in roughly 3 hrs 39 min.

N Polokwane → Johannesburg M1 N12 N1
Road distance
334.7 km
N1 N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
306.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 39 min
Start point
Compensatie Street
End point
Southern Bypass
Return: 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
219 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R560.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R562.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R624.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R629.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R739.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R742.76
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R823.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R830.20
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R972.71
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R977.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,083.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,092.36
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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
-26.2926, 27.9466
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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334.7 km 3 hrs 39 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Johannesburg M1 N12 N1
Map key
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
    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. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    5.9 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 37
Known total R1,077.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 37 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 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 -26.263, 27.976
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 -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 -26.268, 27.950
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
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
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
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
167.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 49 min • 1 hr 49 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
24.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
55.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg M1 N12 N1
06:32 – 17:37
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
2 hrs 38 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,399.03
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.69
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R66.94
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,472.66
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Start: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
167.7 km
Total: 334.7 km
Midpoint 167.7 km
334.7 km 3 hrs 39 min
Destination Johannesburg M1 N12 N1 End: Southern Bypass -26.29264, 27.94657

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 334.7 km
Return-cycle span 669.4 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 39 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 3.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 167.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -24.93915, 28.36581
End -26.29264, 27.94657
Destination services

Available in Johannesburg M1 N12 N1

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 N12 N1
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 5 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 N12 N1
5
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 1862, Gauteng
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Columbine Avenue and Rifle Range Roadd, Johannesburg, 2001
  • Woolworths
    Chris Hani Road, Soweto, 1862
  • PEP
    Chris Hani Road, Johannesburg, 1809, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 2091, Gauteng
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 N12 N1
5
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Johannesburg M1 N12 N1
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 N12 N1
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Johannesburg M1 N12 N1
3
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane from Johannesburg M1 N12 N1? +
Polokwane is about 334.7 km from Johannesburg M1 N12 N1 by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Johannesburg M1 N12 N1? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Johannesburg M1 N12 N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane to Johannesburg M1 N12 N1? +
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 Johannesburg M1 N12 N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R560.28 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R562.93 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R624.14 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R629.20 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Johannesburg M1 N12 N1? +
Yes. There are 37 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 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 Johannesburg M1 N12 N1
: Johannesburg
From Polokwane To Johannesburg M1 N12 N1
: Soweto
From Polokwane To Johannesburg M1 N12 N1
Kimberley
From Polokwane To Johannesburg M1 N12 N1
Bloemfontein
From Polokwane To Johannesburg M1 N12 N1
ern Bypass
From Polokwane To Johannesburg M1 N12 N1

Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg M1 N12 N1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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