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Distance from Polokwane to Maubane

N Polokwane → Maubane
Road distance
214.6 km
Polokwane to Maubane is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 214.6 km in roughly 2 hrs 31 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
194.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 31 min
Start point
Compensatie Street
Return: 5 hrs 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
151 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.2 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 R27.16 / litre
R419.63
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R420.09
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R417.93
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R432.61
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R553.68
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R554.29
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R551.44
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R570.80
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R728.52
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R729.33
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R725.57
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R751.06
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
219° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
39° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.9058, 29.4614
End coords Destination point
-25.2633, 28.2494
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 13 °C Polokwane Clear Sky View Forecast → 10 °C Maubane Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Polokwane → Maubane
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Car
214.6 km
2 hrs 31 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
214.6 km
~3 hrs 18 min
65 km/h avg
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214.6 km 151 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Maubane
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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
    202.2 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Maubane
    0.6 km
  8. Turn right
    1.0 km
  9. Turn left
    1.1 km
  10. Turn right
    1.4 km
  11. Turn right
    0.7 km
  12. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.5 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    2.4 km
  14. Turn right
    0.2 km
  15. Turn left
    0.8 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R679.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 12 toll points from our database.
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
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
107.5 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
15.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
35.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
11.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Maubane
06:45 – 17:24
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:04
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 39 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 2 min
SunriseDawn break
06:45
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R896.97
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.29
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R42.92
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R944.18
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Start: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
107.5 km
Total: 214.6 km
Midpoint 107.5 km
214.6 km 151 min
Destination Maubane -25.26333, 28.24944

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 214.6 km
Return-cycle span 429.2 km
Traversal time 151 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 7.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 107.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -24.52412, 28.72734
End -25.26333, 28.24944
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane from Maubane? +
Polokwane is about 214.6 km from Maubane by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Maubane? +
The drive usually takes about 151 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Maubane in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane to Maubane? +
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 Maubane? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R419.63 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R420.09 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R417.93 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R432.61 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Maubane? +
Yes. There are 12 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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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