Distance from Polokwane to Mokopane

N Polokwane → Mokopane

Road distance

62.4 km

Provincial mix · R101

Polokwane to Mokopane is a practical regional trip, covering about 62.4 km in roughly 48 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

54.7 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.14×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

48 min

Start point

Compensatie Street

Return: 1 hr 36 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

48 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

77.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

48 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R125.54

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R126.03

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

236° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

56° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-23.9058, 29.4614

End coords Destination point

-24.1833, 29.0167

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R60 - R140

Polokwane → Mokopane

Route class Operational trip category

Regional

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 17 °C Polokwane Clear Sky View Forecast → Mokopane Check weather View Forecast →

Travel modes

Polokwane → Mokopane

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Car

62.4 km

48 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

62.4 km

~57 min

65 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Polokwane

Finish Mokopane

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Polokwane to Mokopane via R101

Provincial road route R101
Head on Compensatie Street

0.4 km
Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Street

0.2 km
Turn left onto Dorp Street

2.2 km
Continue straight onto Silicon Road

0.5 km
Take the ramp slight left

0.4 km
Merge slight right onto Polokwane Bypass

48.4 km
Take the exit ramp left towards R101: Mokopane

1.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.1 km
Continue straight

8.4 km
Turn left onto Retief Street

0.3 km
Turn left

0.0 km
Turn right

0.0 km
Turn left

0.1 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 2

Known total R49.00

Main toll road Not found

This route includes 2 toll points from our database.

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

31.2 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

24 min • 24 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

4.5 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

10.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

3.4 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87.7%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Mokopane

06:42 – 17:23

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:02

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 40 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

3 hrs 43 min

SunriseDawn break

06:42

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R260.76

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R1.25

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R12.48

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R274.49

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (5)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Polokwane Start: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139

Midpoint

31.2 km

Total: 62.4 km

Midpoint 31.2 km

62.4 km 48 min

Destination Mokopane -24.18333, 29.01667

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 62.4 km

Return-cycle span 124.8 km

Traversal time 48 min

Maneuver count 14

Maneuver density 22.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 31.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139

Midpoint -24.04656, 29.24450

End -24.18333, 29.01667

Destination brief

Travelling to Mokopane

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Limpopo inland stop

Standout Inland city with art, shopping and route value

Mokopane works as a useful inland Limpopo stop because it combines practical route value with local shopping, galleries and a stronger service role than many smaller northern towns.

Best for Who this destination suits

Inland overnight Limpopo road stop Business trip Practical city stay

Arrival What to expect on arrival

Travellers usually benefit from routing to the exact guesthouse, business address or route-side property rather than the city name alone.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use Mokopane as an inland Limpopo stop for practical breaks, city services and northbound road travel.

Destination facts Quick reference details

Go Limpopo-linked tourism information highlights galleries, shopping and restaurants in Mokopane

The town works as a service stop more than a pure leisure town

Its value is strongest on practical overland routes

Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 8

How far is Polokwane from Mokopane? +

Polokwane is about 62.4 km from Mokopane by road.

How long does it take from Polokwane to Mokopane? +

The drive usually takes about 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Mokopane in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Polokwane to Mokopane? +

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 Mokopane? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R125.54 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R126.03 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R125.41 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R131.42 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Mokopane? +

Yes. There are 2 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.

Is there a road note for this route? +

This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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