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Distance from Polokwane to Modena

Polokwane to Modena is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 205.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 24 min.

N Polokwane → Modena
Road distance
205.4 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
190.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
9
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 24 min
Start point
Compensatie Street
Return: 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
204 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
60.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R343.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R345.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R382.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R386.09
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R453.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R455.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R505.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R509.42
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R596.87
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R599.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R664.90
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R670.29
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
350° N
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
170° S
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-23.9058, 29.4614
End coords Destination point
-22.2219, 29.1383
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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205.4 km 3 hrs 24 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Modena
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Compensatie Street
    0.3 km
  2. Turn left onto Devenish Street
    1.0 km
  3. Turn right onto Market Street
    0.8 km
  4. Keep slight left at the fork onto Market Street
    2.0 km
  5. Continue straight onto Witklip Street
    143.6 km
  6. Continue right onto Waterhout Street
    57.2 km
  7. Turn left
    0.4 km
  8. Turn left
    0.1 km
  9. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Modena → Polokwane Polokwane to Johannesburg Polokwane to Pretoria Polokwane to Cape Town Polokwane to Durban Johannesburg to Modena Pretoria to Modena Cape Town to Modena
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
103.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 42 min • 1 hr 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
14.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
34.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
11.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
92.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Modena
06:23 – 17:36
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 12 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 30 min
SunriseDawn break
06:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R858.47
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.11
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R41.08
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R903.65
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Start: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
103.0 km
Total: 205.4 km
Midpoint 103.0 km
205.4 km 3 hrs 24 min
Destination Modena -22.22191, 29.13827

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 205.4 km
Return-cycle span 410.8 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 9
Maneuver density 4.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 103.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -23.02771, 29.27474
End -22.22191, 29.13827
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How far is Polokwane from Modena? +
Polokwane is about 205.4 km from Modena by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Modena? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Modena in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane to Modena? +
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 Modena? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R343.80 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R345.42 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R382.98 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R386.09 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Modena? +
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 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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Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Modena, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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