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Distance from Polokwane to Laerskool Nelspruit

N Polokwane → Laerskool Nelspruit
Road distance
309.6 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
232.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 59 min
Start point
Compensatie Street
Return: 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
299 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
62.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R591.10
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R593.56
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R719.94
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R724.39
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R779.93
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R783.17
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R949.91
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R955.80
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,026.22
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,030.48
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,249.89
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,257.63
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
139° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
319° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.9058, 29.4614
End coords Destination point
-25.4728, 30.9865
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Polokwane to Laerskool Nelspruit is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 309.6 km in roughly 4 hrs 59 min.
Travel modes
Polokwane → Laerskool Nelspruit
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Car
309.6 km
4 hrs 59 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
309.6 km
~4 hrs 45 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
310 km
↑ 2 hrs 22 min faster
Flight time
37 min
With airport
~2 hrs 37 min
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309.6 km 4 hrs 59 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Laerskool Nelspruit
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Compensatie Street
    0.4 km
  2. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Dorp Street
    1.0 km
  4. Turn right onto Suid Street
    1.0 km
  5. Turn left onto Church Street
    133.0 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    56.6 km
  8. Go straight
    15.3 km
  9. Turn right onto De Clerq Street
    1.2 km
  10. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    3.6 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    43.0 km
  13. Turn right
    48.0 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  15. Continue
    0.3 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    0.8 km
  18. Turn right onto Madiba Drive
    2.8 km
  19. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  20. Turn slight left onto Andrew Street
    0.4 km
  21. Turn right onto Paul Kruger Street
    0.5 km
  22. Continue straight onto Ferreira Street
    0.7 km
  23. Turn left onto Van der Merwe Street
    0.2 km
  24. Go straight
    0.1 km
  25. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  26. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
155.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 29 min • 2 hrs 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
22.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
51.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Laerskool Nelspruit
06:26 – 17:18
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 51 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
31 min
SunriseDawn break
06:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,294.00
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.19
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R61.91
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,362.11
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (22)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Start: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
155.0 km
Total: 309.6 km
Midpoint 155.0 km
309.6 km 4 hrs 59 min
Destination Laerskool Nelspruit -25.47284, 30.98650

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 309.6 km
Return-cycle span 619.1 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 59 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 8.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 155.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -24.70850, 30.34837
End -25.47284, 30.98650
Places

Places in Laerskool Nelspruit

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25 places
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School

Laerskool Nelspruit

🏫 School Mbombela, 1200, Mpumalanga
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School

🏫 School Mbombela
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Convenience store

Bonjour

📍 Convenience store 8 Samora Machel Drive, Mbombela, 1201
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School

Valencia Primary School

🏫 School Mbombela, 1200, Mpumalanga
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Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Nelspruit, 1200, Mpumalanga
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Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket nelspruit, 1201
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Shopping centre

Promenade Mall

🏬 Shopping centre Nelspruit, 1201
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Shopping centre

The Village

🏬 Shopping centre Marloth Street, Mbombela
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Supermarket

Mr price

📍 Supermarket nelspruit, 1201
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Clothing store

Edgars

👔 Clothing store Edgars, Brown Street, Nelindja, Mbombela Ward 14, Mbombela, Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga, 1201, South Africa
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Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 43 Andrew Street, Nelspruit, 1201, Mpumalanga
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Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Citrus Crescent, 1200
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Nelspruit
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School

Nelspruit Primary School

🏫 School Mbombela, 1201, Mpumalanga
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School

Nelsville School

🏫 School Mbombela, 1200, Mpumalanga
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School

Laerskool Bergland

🏫 School Waterbok Street, Mbombela, 1200, Mpumalanga
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School

St Peters Primary School

🏫 School Mbombela, Mpumalanga
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School

🏫 School Mbombela, 1200, Mpumalanga
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Supermarket

Game

📍 Supermarket Wild Fig Street iLanga Mall, Mbombela, 1200
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Clothing store

Woolworths

👔 Clothing store Wild Fig Street iLanga Mall, Mbombela, 1200
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Department store

Edgars

🏬 Department store Wild Fig Street iLanga Mall, Mbombela, 1200
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Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Wild Fig Street, Mbombela, 1200
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Clothing store

Winmar

👔 Clothing store 9 Rapid Street
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Clothing store

Safari Centre & Campworld

👔 Clothing store 7 Madiba Drive, 1200
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 1201, Mpumalanga
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane from Laerskool Nelspruit? +
Polokwane is about 309.6 km from Laerskool Nelspruit by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Laerskool Nelspruit? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 59 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Laerskool Nelspruit in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane to Laerskool Nelspruit? +
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 Laerskool Nelspruit? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R591.10 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R593.56 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R719.94 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R724.39 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Laerskool Nelspruit? +
No tollgates are 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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Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Laerskool Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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