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Distance from Polokwane to Krugersdorp N3

Polokwane to Krugersdorp N3 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 328.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 32 min.

N Polokwane → Krugersdorp N3
Road distance
328.2 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
296.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 32 min
Start point
Compensatie Street
End point
Onderste Street
Return: 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
212 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 47 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R549.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R552.07
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R612.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R617.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R725.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R728.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R807.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R814.18
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R953.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R958.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,062.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,071.29
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
215° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
35° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.9058, 29.4614
End coords Destination point
-26.0956, 27.7756
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

328.2 km 3 hrs 32 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Krugersdorp N3
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
    316.7 km
  7. Continue straight onto Paardekraal Drive
    7.5 km
  8. Turn slight right onto Market Street
    0.0 km
  9. Continue right onto Market Street
    0.2 km
  10. Turn right onto Onderste Street
    0.1 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 31
Known total R1,077.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 31 toll points from our database. 3 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
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
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
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
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
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 ↩ Krugersdorp N3 → Polokwane Polokwane to Johannesburg Polokwane to Pretoria Polokwane to Cape Town Polokwane to Durban Johannesburg to Krugersdorp N3 Pretoria to Krugersdorp N3 Cape Town to Krugersdorp N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
164.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 46 min • 1 hr 46 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
23.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
54.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
17.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Krugersdorp N3
06:33 – 17:37
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
29 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,372.04
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.56
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R65.65
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,444.26
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Start: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
164.4 km
Total: 328.2 km
Midpoint 164.4 km
328.2 km 3 hrs 32 min
Destination Krugersdorp N3 End: Onderste Street -26.09556, 27.77556

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 328.2 km
Return-cycle span 656.5 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 32 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 164.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -24.91092, 28.37568
End -26.09556, 27.77556
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Krugersdorp N3
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 4 nearby matches around Krugersdorp N3
4
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Krugersdorp N3
6
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane from Krugersdorp N3? +
Polokwane is about 328.2 km from Krugersdorp N3 by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Krugersdorp N3? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Krugersdorp N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane to Krugersdorp N3? +
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 Krugersdorp N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R549.47 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R552.07 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R612.10 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R617.06 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Krugersdorp N3? +
Yes. There are 31 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Start area
Polokwane
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Krugersdorp N3, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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