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Distance from Polokwane to Port Shepstone N2

Polokwane to Port Shepstone N2 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 976.7 km in roughly 10 hrs 58 min.

N Polokwane → Port Shepstone N2
Road distance
976.7 km
N1 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
766.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.27×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 58 min
Start point
Compensatie Street
End point
George Street
Return: 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
658 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
12 hrs 13 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,864.88
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,872.61
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,271.32
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,285.39
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,460.60
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,470.81
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,996.88
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,015.44
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,237.63
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,251.06
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,943.27
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,967.69
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
173° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
353° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.9058, 29.4614
End coords Destination point
-30.7428, 30.4506
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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976.7 km 10 hrs 58 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Port Shepstone N2
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Compensatie Street
    0.4 km
  2. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Dorp Street
    2.2 km
  4. Continue straight onto Silicon Road
    0.5 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Polokwane Bypass
    274.3 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    437.2 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  16. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  17. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  18. Merge slight right
    87.6 km
  19. Take the exit ramp straight towards Port Shepstone
    0.7 km
  20. Turn left
    0.1 km
  21. Continue straight
    2.6 km
  22. Turn left
    0.0 km
  23. Turn left onto Bazley Street
    0.2 km
  24. Turn left onto George Street
    0.1 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 74
Known total R2,737.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 74 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 13 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Oribi
Road: Road not linked yet
R41.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Routes ↩ Port Shepstone N2 → Polokwane Polokwane to Johannesburg Polokwane to Pretoria Polokwane to Cape Town Polokwane to Durban Johannesburg to Port Shepstone N2 Pretoria to Port Shepstone N2 Cape Town to Port Shepstone N2
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
489.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 29 min • 5 hrs 29 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
70.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
162.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
52.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Port Shepstone N2
06:33 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 40 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 7 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,082.44
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R19.53
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R195.33
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R4,297.31
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
4
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Start: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
489.2 km
Total: 976.7 km
Midpoint 489.2 km
976.7 km 10 hrs 58 min
Destination Port Shepstone N2 End: George Street -30.74278, 30.45056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 976.7 km
Return-cycle span 1,953.3 km
Traversal time 10 hrs 58 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 489.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -27.53668, 28.83501
End -30.74278, 30.45056
Destination services

Available in Port Shepstone N2

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Service groups 3
Schools Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Port Shepstone N2
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Port Shepstone N2
2
  • Shell
    4240, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    28 Main Harding Road, 4240
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Port Shepstone N2
6
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane from Port Shepstone N2? +
Polokwane is about 976.7 km from Port Shepstone N2 by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Port Shepstone N2? +
The drive usually takes about 10 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Port Shepstone N2 in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Polokwane to Port Shepstone N2? +
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 Port Shepstone N2? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,864.88 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,872.61 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,271.32 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,285.39 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Port Shepstone N2? +
Yes. There are 74 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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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Towns along the route

Polokwane Bypass
From Polokwane To Port Shepstone N2
: Johannesburg
From Polokwane To Port Shepstone N2
: Germiston
From Polokwane To Port Shepstone N2
Durban
From Polokwane To Port Shepstone N2
Roodepoort
From Polokwane To Port Shepstone N2
Bloemfontein
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ern Bypass
From Polokwane To Port Shepstone N2
: Umumbulu
From Polokwane To Port Shepstone N2
Richmond
From Polokwane To Port Shepstone N2
Port Shepstone
From Polokwane To Port Shepstone N2

Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Port Shepstone N2, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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