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Distance from Polokwane to Randfontein

Polokwane to Randfontein is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 341.9 km in roughly 3 hrs 45 min.

N Polokwane → Randfontein
Road distance
341.9 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
308.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 45 min
Start point
Compensatie Street
Return: 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
225 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R572.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R575.00
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R637.52
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R642.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R755.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R758.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R841.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R847.99
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R993.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R998.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,106.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,115.78
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
215° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
35° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.9058, 29.4614
End coords Destination point
-26.1736, 27.6942
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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341.9 km 3 hrs 45 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Randfontein
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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
    316.7 km
  7. Continue straight onto Paardekraal Drive
    9.8 km
  8. Turn right onto Windsor Road
    6.1 km
  9. Continue straight onto Main Reef Road
    1.7 km
  10. Turn right
    0.2 km
  11. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  12. Go straight onto Homestead Avenue
    3.0 km
  13. Turn right onto Tambotie Road
    0.3 km
  14. Continue make a U-turn onto Tambotie Road
    0.2 km
  15. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  16. Turn sharp right
    0.0 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 31
Known total R1,077.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 31 toll points from our database. 3 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
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
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
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
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Routes ↩ Randfontein → Polokwane Polokwane to Johannesburg Polokwane to Pretoria Polokwane to Cape Town Polokwane to Durban Johannesburg to Randfontein Pretoria to Randfontein Cape Town to Randfontein
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
171.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 52 min • 1 hr 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
24.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
56.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Randfontein
06:35 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 21 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,429.02
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.84
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R68.37
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,504.23
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Start: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
171.2 km
Total: 341.9 km
Midpoint 171.2 km
341.9 km 3 hrs 45 min
Destination Randfontein -26.17361, 27.69417

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 341.9 km
Return-cycle span 683.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 171.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -24.96941, 28.35524
End -26.17361, 27.69417
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Service groups 4
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Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Randfontein
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Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Randfontein
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Randfontein
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Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Randfontein
1
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane from Randfontein? +
Polokwane is about 341.9 km from Randfontein by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Randfontein? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Randfontein in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane to Randfontein? +
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 Randfontein? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R572.29 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R575.00 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R637.52 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R642.69 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Randfontein? +
Yes. There are 31 tollgates 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 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Start area
Polokwane
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Randfontein
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Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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