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Distance from Polokwane to Montsana

N Polokwane → Montsana
Road distance
468.7 km
Highway dominant · N4
Polokwane to Montsana is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 468.7 km in roughly 6 hrs 12 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
320.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.46×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 12 min
Start point
Compensatie Street
End point
the fork
Return: 12 hrs 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
372 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
6 hrs 57 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R943.25
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R946.96
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R942.24
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R987.46
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,244.57
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,249.46
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,243.23
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,302.90
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,637.59
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,644.03
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,635.83
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,714.34
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
245° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
65° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.9058, 29.4614
End coords Destination point
-25.0972, 26.5803
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 13 °C Polokwane Fair View Forecast → 14 °C Montsana Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Polokwane → Montsana
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Car
468.7 km
6 hrs 12 min
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Two-wheeler
468.7 km
~7 hrs 12 min
65 km/h avg
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468.7 km 372 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Montsana
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Polokwane to Montsana via N4
    National highway N4
  2. Head on Compensatie Street
    0.4 km
  3. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Dorp Street
    2.2 km
  5. Continue straight onto Silicon Road
    0.5 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Polokwane Bypass
    242.0 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4: Rustenburg
    2.4 km
  9. Continue straight onto Platinum Highway
    117.7 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Sun City
    0.5 km
  11. Turn right onto Donkerhoek Road
    1.5 km
  12. Turn right onto Swartruggens Road
    3.0 km
  13. Turn left
    9.0 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  15. Continue
    32.0 km
  16. Turn left
    35.0 km
  17. Turn right
    0.3 km
  18. Turn left
    0.0 km
  19. Turn left
    1.9 km
  20. At the end of the road, turn right
    1.0 km
  21. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  22. Turn left
    6.3 km
  23. At the end of the road, turn right
    3.8 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn left
    6.5 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.1 km
  26. Turn right
    0.8 km
  27. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 35
Known total R1,272.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 35 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Murrayhill
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
234.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 6 min • 3 hrs 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
33.7 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
78.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
25.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
68.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Montsana
06:54 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:12
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 36 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 45 min
SunriseDawn break
06:54
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,959.25
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.37
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R93.74
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,062.36
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (11)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
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
234.6 km
Total: 468.7 km
Midpoint 234.6 km
468.7 km 372 min
Destination Montsana End: the fork -25.09722, 26.58028

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 468.7 km
Return-cycle span 937.4 km
Traversal time 372 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 5.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 234.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -25.53201, 28.28477
End -25.09722, 26.58028
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane from Montsana? +
Polokwane is about 468.7 km from Montsana by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Montsana? +
The drive usually takes about 372 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Montsana in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane to Montsana? +
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 Montsana? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R943.25 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R946.96 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R942.24 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R987.46 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Montsana? +
Yes. There are 35 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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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