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Distance from Polokwane to P 37

Polokwane to P 37 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 192.7 km in roughly 2 hrs 24 min.

N Polokwane → P 37
Road distance
192.7 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
159.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.21×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 24 min
Start point
Compensatie Street
Return: 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
144 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R367.87
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R369.39
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R448.04
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R450.82
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R485.38
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R487.39
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R591.17
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R594.83
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R638.66
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R641.31
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R777.85
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R782.67
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
53° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
233° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-23.9058, 29.4614
End coords Destination point
-23.0448, 30.7145
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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192.7 km 2 hrs 24 min
Start Polokwane
Finish P 37
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Compensatie Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Grobler Street
    1.8 km
  3. Turn left onto Munnik Avenue
    4.1 km
  4. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Louis Trichardt
    0.9 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Polokwane Bypass
    77.7 km
  6. Turn right
    100.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    4.0 km
  9. Turn right
    2.4 km
  10. Turn left
    1.0 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R63.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Routes ↩ P 37 → Polokwane Polokwane to Johannesburg Polokwane to Pretoria Polokwane to Cape Town Polokwane to Durban Johannesburg to P 37 Pretoria to P 37 Cape Town to P 37
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
96.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 12 min • 1 hr 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
13.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
32.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
10.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at P 37
06:21 – 17:25
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 4 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 33 min
SunriseDawn break
06:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R805.31
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R3.85
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R38.53
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R847.69
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
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
96.4 km
Total: 192.7 km
Midpoint 96.4 km
192.7 km 2 hrs 24 min
Destination P 37 -23.04483, 30.71448

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 192.7 km
Return-cycle span 385.3 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 5.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 96.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -23.22670, 29.93751
End -23.04483, 30.71448
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane from P 37? +
Polokwane is about 192.7 km from P 37 by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to P 37? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to P 37 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane to P 37? +
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 P 37? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R367.87 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R369.39 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R448.04 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R450.82 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to P 37? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Louis Trichardt
From Polokwane To P 37
Polokwane Bypass
From Polokwane To P 37

Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
P 37, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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