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Distance from Polokwane to Louvain

N Polokwane → Louvain
Road distance
309.6 km
M54 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
277.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 22 min
Start point
Compensatie Street
End point
Louvain Avenue
Return: 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
202 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R591.10
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R593.55
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R719.93
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R724.39
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R779.93
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R783.16
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R949.91
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R955.79
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,026.22
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,030.48
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,249.88
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,257.62
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
208° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
28° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.9058, 29.4614
End coords Destination point
-26.1010, 28.1555
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Polokwane to Louvain is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 309.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 22 min.
Travel modes
Polokwane → Louvain
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Car
309.6 km
3 hrs 22 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
309.6 km
~4 hrs 45 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
310 km
↑ 45 min faster
Flight time
37 min
With airport
~2 hrs 37 min
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309.6 km 3 hrs 22 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Louvain
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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
    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. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    5.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M54: Alexandra
    0.9 km
  13. Continue straight onto Peace Street
    2.3 km
  14. Turn left onto Johannesburg Road
    0.5 km
  15. Turn right onto Thornhill Road
    0.2 km
  16. Turn left onto Bruges Avenue
    0.3 km
  17. Continue straight onto Louvain Avenue
    0.2 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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 -26.093, 28.117
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 -26.062, 28.107
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
155.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 41 min • 1 hr 41 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
22.3 L needed
Highly direct • 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
89.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Louvain
06:37 – 17:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 52 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 4 min
SunriseDawn break
06:37
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
R1,362.10
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Start: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
155.1 km
Total: 309.6 km
Midpoint 155.1 km
309.6 km 3 hrs 22 min
Destination Louvain End: Louvain Avenue -26.10101, 28.15549

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 3 hrs 22 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 5.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 155.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -24.83326, 28.40765
End -26.10101, 28.15549
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Louvain
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Louvain
3
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Greenstone Hill, 1609, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 1609, Gauteng
  • Edgars
    Edgars, Kelvin Drive, Rhodesfield, Ekurhuleni Ward 17, Kempton Park, City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, 1627, South Africa
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Louvain
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Louvain
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Louvain
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Louvain
1
  • Clicks
    Modderfontein Road, 1609
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 5 nearby matches around Louvain
5
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane from Louvain? +
Polokwane is about 309.6 km from Louvain by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Louvain? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 22 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Louvain in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane to Louvain? +
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 Louvain? +
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 R593.55 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R719.93 (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 Louvain? +
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 Louvain
: Johannesburg
From Polokwane To Louvain
: Germiston
From Polokwane To Louvain
Durban
From Polokwane To Louvain
Roodepoort
From Polokwane To Louvain
Bloemfontein
From Polokwane To Louvain
ern Bypass
From Polokwane To Louvain
: Alexandra
From Polokwane To Louvain

Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Louvain, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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