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Distance from Polokwane to Robert Mugabe Way N1

Polokwane to Robert Mugabe Way N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 801.2 km in roughly 8 hrs 43 min.

N Polokwane → Robert Mugabe Way N1
Road distance
801.2 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
694.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
40
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 43 min
Start point
Compensatie Street
End point
Robert Mugabe Way
Return: 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
523 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 43 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,341.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,347.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,494.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,506.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,769.76
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,778.13
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,971.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,987.46
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,328.63
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,339.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,594.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,615.07
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
13° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
193° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-23.9058, 29.4614
End coords Destination point
-17.8105, 30.9279
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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801.2 km 8 hrs 43 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Robert Mugabe Way N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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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
    99.6 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  7. Continue
    5.0 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    10.8 km
  10. Turn slight left
    3.1 km
  11. Continue straight
    89.9 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    1.1 km
  13. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.3 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  15. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.9 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    4.1 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  19. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    280.5 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  21. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    1.2 km
  22. Continue straight onto Robert Mugabe Way
    0.9 km
  23. Turn left onto Josiah Tongogara Road
    4.2 km
  24. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    145.9 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    0.0 km
  26. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    2.5 km
  27. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Beatrice
    0.2 km
  28. Merge slight right onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    48.8 km
  29. Continue straight onto Harare Masvingo Beitbridge Road
    48.5 km
  30. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    21.6 km
  31. Continue straight onto Simon Mazorodze Road
    7.4 km
  32. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Glen Norah
    0.2 km
  33. Keep slight left at the fork towards Glen Norah
    0.3 km
  34. Continue slight left onto High Glen Road
    6.0 km
  35. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto High Glen Road
    0.0 km
  36. Continue onto High Glen Road
    6.9 km
  37. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Harare - Bulawayo Highway
    0.0 km
  38. Continue onto Harare - Bulawayo Highway
    2.4 km
  39. Turn right onto Robert Mugabe Way
    1.4 km
  40. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R125.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Routes ↩ Robert Mugabe Way N1 → Polokwane Polokwane to Johannesburg Polokwane to Pretoria Polokwane to Cape Town Polokwane to Durban Johannesburg to Robert Mugabe Way N1 Pretoria to Robert Mugabe Way N1 Cape Town to Robert Mugabe Way N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
401.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 21 min • 4 hrs 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
57.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
133.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
43.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Robert Mugabe Way N1
06:09 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 26 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 11 min
SunriseDawn break
06:09
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,349.22
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.02
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R160.25
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,525.49
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (55)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
9
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
11
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Start: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
401.8 km
Total: 801.2 km
Midpoint 401.8 km
801.2 km 8 hrs 43 min
Destination Robert Mugabe Way N1 End: Robert Mugabe Way -17.81053, 30.92794

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 801.2 km
Return-cycle span 1,602.5 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 40
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 401.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -20.86208, 30.77420
End -17.81053, 30.92794
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane from Robert Mugabe Way N1? +
Polokwane is about 801.2 km from Robert Mugabe Way N1 by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Robert Mugabe Way N1? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Robert Mugabe Way N1 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 Robert Mugabe Way N1? +
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 Robert Mugabe Way N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,341.29 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,347.64 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,494.17 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,506.28 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Robert Mugabe Way N1? +
Yes. There are 2 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

: Louis Trichardt
From Polokwane To Robert Mugabe Way N1
Polokwane Bypass
From Polokwane To Robert Mugabe Way N1
Robert Mugabe Way
From Polokwane To Robert Mugabe Way N1
Beatrice
From Polokwane To Robert Mugabe Way N1
Harare
From Polokwane To Robert Mugabe Way N1
Glen Norah
From Polokwane To Robert Mugabe Way N1
Chitungizwa
From Polokwane To Robert Mugabe Way N1

Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Robert Mugabe Way N1, Harare Province
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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