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Distance from Polokwane to Rua Dos Comandos

N Polokwane → Rua Dos Comandos
Road distance
3,188.3 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
2,395.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.33×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
113
Info Travel board
Travel time
40 hrs 29 min
Start point
Compensatie Street
End point
Rua dos Comandos
Return: 58 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2429 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
78.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 20 planned rest stops
45 hrs 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R6,087.80
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R6,113.05
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R7,414.63
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R7,460.54
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R8,032.51
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R8,065.83
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R9,783.19
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R9,843.77
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R10,569.10
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R10,612.94
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R12,872.62
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R12,952.32
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
311° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
131° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-23.9058, 29.4614
End coords Destination point
-8.9162, 13.2684
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Polokwane to Rua Dos Comandos is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 3,188.3 km in roughly 40 hrs 29 min.
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Polokwane → Rua Dos Comandos
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Car
3,188.3 km
40 hrs 29 min
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Two-wheeler
3,188.3 km
~49 hrs 3 min
65 km/h avg
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3,188 km
↑ 32 hrs 6 min faster
Flight time
6 hrs 22 min
With airport
~8 hrs 22 min
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3,188.3 km 40 hrs 29 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Rua Dos Comandos
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  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
    2.0 km
  11. Continue straight
    1.1 km
  12. Continue straight
    89.9 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    1.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.3 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  16. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.9 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    4.1 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Bulawayo-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto Bulawayo-Beitbridge Highway
    189.8 km
  21. Continue straight onto Byo - GDA-BB road
    1.0 km
  22. Continue straight onto Bulawayo-Beitbridge Highway
    116.7 km
  23. Continue straight onto Leopold Takawira Avenue
    5.7 km
  24. Continue straight onto Selbourne Avenue
    1.8 km
  25. Continue straight onto Leopold Takawira Avenue
    1.0 km
  26. Turn right onto J.M. Nkomo Street
    1.0 km
  27. Continue straight onto Main Street
    0.4 km
  28. Turn left onto Masotsha Ndlovu Avenue
    0.6 km
  29. Turn right onto Lady Stanley Avenue
    2.4 km
  30. Continue straight onto Mosi-Oa-Tunya Road
    4.0 km
  31. Continue straight onto Bulawayo - Victoria Falls Highway
    161.6 km
  32. Continue straight onto Victoria Falls Road
    1.2 km
  33. Continue straight onto Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road
    1.0 km
  34. Continue straight onto Bulawayo - Victoria Falls Highway
    0.9 km
  35. Continue straight onto Victoria Falls Road
    7.7 km
  36. Continue straight onto Bulawayo - Victoria Falls Highway
    91.7 km
  37. Continue straight onto Victoria Falls Road
    7.7 km
  38. Continue straight onto Bulawayo - Victoria Falls Highway
    41.1 km
  39. Continue straight onto Vic falls road
    18.8 km
  40. Continue straight onto Bulawayo - Victoria Falls Highway
    94.5 km
  41. Continue straight onto Livingstone Way
    4.6 km
  42. Continue straight
    9.2 km
  43. Turn left onto Nakatindi Road
    2.8 km
  44. Go straight onto Kazungula Road
    56.1 km
  45. Continue straight onto Livingstone Road
    4.6 km
  46. Turn left onto Zambezi Road
    3.9 km
  47. Continue straight
    2.4 km
  48. Turn right onto Kasane Road
    5.2 km
  49. Continue straight onto Kazungula Road
    3.4 km
  50. Continue straight onto Upper Road
    56.6 km
  51. Continue straight
    57.8 km
  52. Turn left
    6.6 km
  53. Continue straight
    6.7 km
  54. Turn left
    503.1 km
  55. Keep slight left at the fork
    2.5 km
  56. Turn right
    21.1 km
  57. Go straight
    134.2 km
  58. Turn right
    13.9 km
  59. Continue slight left
    11.5 km
  60. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  61. Continue
    339.8 km
  62. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  63. Continue
    175.1 km
  64. Continue straight
    113.8 km
  65. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.5 km
  66. Go straight
    27.6 km
  67. Continue straight
    19.2 km
  68. Continue straight
    5.2 km
  69. Continue slight left
    6.2 km
  70. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  71. Continue
    0.4 km
  72. Turn slight right
    10.0 km
  73. Continue straight
    44.7 km
  74. Continue straight
    6.8 km
  75. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Alto Hama-Bailundo
    0.1 km
  76. Continue onto Alto Hama-Bailundo
    34.1 km
  77. Turn right
    55.9 km
  78. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  79. Continue
    40.7 km
  80. Continue straight
    101.0 km
  81. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  82. Continue
    86.9 km
  83. Continue straight
    19.6 km
  84. Continue straight onto Alto Dondo/Quibala
    3.7 km
  85. Continue straight onto Dondo/Quibala
    1.4 km
  86. Continue straight onto Alto Dondo/Quibala
    35.4 km
  87. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Dondo/N'dalatando
    0.1 km
  88. Continue onto Dondo/N'dalatando
    0.1 km
  89. Continue straight onto Dondo/Alto Dondo
    5.6 km
  90. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  91. Continue
    0.4 km
  92. Turn slight left
    0.7 km
  93. Continue slight right
    0.5 km
  94. Go straight onto Cassualala/Dondo
    24.1 km
  95. Continue straight onto Zenza/Cassualala
    28.9 km
  96. Continue straight onto Maria Tereza/Zenza do Itombe
    11.0 km
  97. Merge slight right onto Maria Teresa
    1.8 km
  98. Continue straight onto Anduri-Maria Tereza
    10.0 km
  99. Continue straight onto Barraca-Anduri
    8.3 km
  100. Continue straight onto Cambebeia-Barraca
    11.5 km
  101. Continue straight onto Calomboloca-Cambebeia
    5.4 km
  102. Continue straight onto Botomona-Calomboloca
    3.5 km
  103. Continue straight onto Catete-Botomona
    55.3 km
  104. Take the exit ramp slight left
    0.1 km
  105. Turn slight right onto Rua Hoji Ya Henda
    0.4 km
  106. Turn right
    3.0 km
  107. At the end of the road, turn left onto Rua da Suave/Pumangol
    1.8 km
  108. At the end of the road, turn right onto Rua do Calemba 2
    6.9 km
  109. Turn left
    0.9 km
  110. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  111. Turn left
    0.5 km
  112. Turn right onto Rua dos Comandos
    0.2 km
  113. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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 ↩ Rua Dos Comandos → Polokwane Polokwane to Johannesburg Polokwane to Pretoria Polokwane to Cape Town Polokwane to Durban Johannesburg to Rua Dos Comandos Pretoria to Rua Dos Comandos Cape Town to Rua Dos Comandos
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
1,596.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
20 hrs 14 min • 20 hrs 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
229.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
530.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
172.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
75.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Rua Dos Comandos
07:11 – 18:54
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 43 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
47 min
SunriseDawn break
07:11
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R13,326.95
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R63.77
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R637.65
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R14,028.36
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (76)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
13
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
14
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Start: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
1,596.7 km
Total: 3,188.3 km
Midpoint 1,596.7 km
3,188.3 km 40 hrs 29 min
Destination Rua Dos Comandos End: Rua dos Comandos -8.91622, 13.26843

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 3,188.3 km
Return-cycle span 6,376.5 km
Traversal time 40 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 113
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 1,596.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -18.04772, 20.67383
End -8.91622, 13.26843
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane from Rua Dos Comandos? +
Polokwane is about 3,188.3 km from Rua Dos Comandos by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Rua Dos Comandos? +
The drive usually takes about 40 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Rua Dos Comandos 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 Rua Dos Comandos? +
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 Rua Dos Comandos? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R6,087.80 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R6,113.05 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R7,414.63 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R7,460.54 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Rua Dos Comandos? +
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 Rua Dos Comandos
Polokwane Bypass
From Polokwane To Rua Dos Comandos
Livingstone Way
From Polokwane To Rua Dos Comandos
Alto Hama-Bailundo
From Polokwane To Rua Dos Comandos
Alto Dondo/Quibala
From Polokwane To Rua Dos Comandos
Dondo/Quibala
From Polokwane To Rua Dos Comandos
Dondo/N'dalatando
From Polokwane To Rua Dos Comandos
Dondo/Alto Dondo
From Polokwane To Rua Dos Comandos
Cassualala/Dondo
From Polokwane To Rua Dos Comandos
Zenza/Cassualala
From Polokwane To Rua Dos Comandos

Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Rua Dos Comandos, Luanda
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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