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Distance from Polokwane to Newlands

Polokwane to Newlands is a short everyday drive, covering about 26.1 km in roughly 24 min.

N Polokwane → Newlands
Road distance
26.1 km
16.2 mi • 14.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
22.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
7
Info Travel board
Travel time
24 min
Return: 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
24 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
64.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R43.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R43.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R48.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R49.14
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R57.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R58.01
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R64.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R64.84
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R75.97
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R76.33
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R84.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R85.32
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
24 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
39 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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26.1 km 24 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Newlands
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Compensatie Street
    0.3 km
  2. Turn left onto Devenish Street
    1.9 km
  3. Continue straight onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Matlala Road
    20.9 km
  5. Turn left
    2.5 km
  6. Turn right
    0.3 km
  7. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Halfway point
13.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
12 min • 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Polokwane → Newlands
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Polokwane
Destination area Arrival
Newlands
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Polokwane → Newlands
Polokwane Origin postcode
Not available
Newlands Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Polokwane to Mokopane
3 other similar routes
Polokwane to Mokopane Similar distance
30.5 km
Pretoria to Midrand Similar distance
3.6 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
1.2 km
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Newlands → Polokwane
Polokwane ↔ Newlands
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Polokwane -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
13.1 km
Total: 26.1 km
Midpoint 13.1 km
26.1 km 24 min
Destination Newlands -23.84273, 29.24870

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 26.1 km
Return-cycle span 52.3 km
Traversal time 24 min
Maneuver count 7
Maneuver density 26.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 13.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -23.87431, 29.34584
End -23.84273, 29.24870
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How far is Polokwane from Newlands? +
Polokwane is about 26.1 km from Newlands by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Newlands? +
The drive usually takes about 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Newlands in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane to Newlands? +
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 Newlands? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R43.76 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R43.97 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R48.75 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R49.14 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Newlands? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is mostly a short local route. 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
Newlands
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Polokwane to Mokopane Similar distance
About 56.7 km Difference: 30.5 km
Pretoria to Midrand Similar distance
About 29.8 km Difference: 3.6 km
Johannesburg to Benoni Similar distance
About 27.3 km Difference: 1.2 km
Pretoria to Centurion Similar distance
About 13.2 km Difference: 12.9 km
Johannesburg to Soweto Similar distance
About 19.9 km Difference: 6.2 km

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