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Distance from Polokwane to Schoemanskloof

Polokwane to Schoemanskloof is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 293.4 km in roughly 4 hrs 56 min.

N Polokwane → Schoemanskloof
Road distance
293.4 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
205.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.43×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 56 min
Start point
Compensatie Street
End point
Schoemanskloof towards Nelspruit
Return: 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
296 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
59.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R491.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R493.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R547.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R551.65
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R648.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R651.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R722.02
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R727.87
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R852.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R856.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R950.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R957.73
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
145° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
325° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.9058, 29.4614
End coords Destination point
-25.4146, 30.6302
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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293.4 km 4 hrs 56 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Schoemanskloof
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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
    1.0 km
  4. Turn right onto Suid Street
    1.0 km
  5. Turn left onto Church Street
    133.0 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    56.6 km
  8. Go straight
    15.3 km
  9. Turn right onto De Clerq Street
    1.2 km
  10. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.8 km
  11. Turn right onto Viljoen Street
    49.3 km
  12. Turn left onto Schoemanskloof towards Nelspruit
    34.5 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Schoemanskloof → Polokwane Polokwane to Johannesburg Polokwane to Pretoria Polokwane to Cape Town Polokwane to Durban Johannesburg to Schoemanskloof Pretoria to Schoemanskloof Cape Town to Schoemanskloof
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
146.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 28 min • 2 hrs 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.1 L needed
Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
48.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
69.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Schoemanskloof
06:21 – 17:27
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 32 min
SunriseDawn break
06:21
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,226.60
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.87
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R58.69
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,291.15
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
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
146.9 km
Total: 293.4 km
Midpoint 146.9 km
293.4 km 4 hrs 56 min
Destination Schoemanskloof End: Schoemanskloof towards Nelspruit -25.41459, 30.63023

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 293.4 km
Return-cycle span 586.9 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 56 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 4.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 146.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -24.65848, 30.29957
End -25.41459, 30.63023
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane from Schoemanskloof? +
Polokwane is about 293.4 km from Schoemanskloof by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Schoemanskloof? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Schoemanskloof in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane to Schoemanskloof? +
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 Schoemanskloof? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R491.23 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R493.55 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R547.21 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R551.65 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Schoemanskloof? +
No tollgates are 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Nelspruit
From Polokwane To Schoemanskloof
Maputo
From Polokwane To Schoemanskloof

Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Schoemanskloof, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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