Distance from Polokwane to Sofia N1

N Polokwane → Sofia N1
Road distance
1,710.9 km
Mixed roads · M36 / N1 / N12 / R300
Polokwane to Sofia N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,710.9 km in roughly 18 hrs 33 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,540.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
27
Info Travel board
Travel time
18 hrs 33 min
Start point
Compensatie Street
End point
Sofia Street
Return: 7 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1113 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 9 planned rest stops
20 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,266.86
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,280.41
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,978.86
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,003.50
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,310.43
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,328.31
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,249.89
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,282.40
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R5,671.62
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R5,695.15
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R6,907.75
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R6,950.52
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
221° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
41° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.9058, 29.4614
End coords Destination point
-34.0363, 18.6307
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Travel modes
Polokwane → Sofia N1
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Car
1,710.9 km
18 hrs 33 min
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Two-wheeler
1,710.9 km
~26 hrs 19 min
65 km/h avg
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Nearby places

Places in Sofia N1

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

22 places View all →
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School 0.5 km

Ieglaasi Nieyah Primary School

6 Kyalami Street, Mitchell's Plain
🏫
School 1.1 km

A.Z. Berman Primary

Cnr A.Z. Berman & Kerrem Avenue, Mitchell's Plain
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School 1.1 km

Meadowridge Primary School

55 Kreupelhout Street, Lentegeur, Cape Town, 7785
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School 1.2 km

Lantana Primary School

29 Lantana Street, Lentegeur, Cape Town, 7785
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Convenience store 1.2 km

Pick n Pay Express

AZ Berzman Drive, Mitchells Plain, 7786, Western Cape
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Supermarket 1.4 km

Pick n Pay

A.Z. Berman Drive, Cape Town, 7785, Western Cape
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Shopping centre 1.4 km

Liberty Promenade Shopping Centre

A. Z. Berman Drive, Mitchells Plain, 7785
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Convenience store 1.5 km

Cape Cash & Carry

3rd Avenue
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School 1.6 km

Hyacinth Primary School

Hyacinth Avenue, Lentegeur, Cape Town, 7785
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Supermarket 1.6 km

Shoprite

Mitchells Plain, 7785, Western Cape
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Clothing store 1.6 km

PEP

23 Symphony Walk, Mitchells Plain, Cape Town, 7785, Western Cape
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Supermarket 1.7 km

Boxer

14 Symphony walk, Mitchells Plain, 7785, Western Cape
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School 1.7 km

Cornflower Primary School

27 Cornlower Street, Lentegeur, Cape Town, 7785
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School 1.7 km

Jamaicaweg Primary School

171 Merrydale Avenue, Portland, Cape Town, 7785
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Shopping centre 1.8 km

Melody Walk Shopping Centre

Mitchells Plain, 7785
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Supermarket 1.8 km

Shoprite

Mitchells Plain, 7785, Western Cape
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School 1.8 km

Portland Secondary School

157 Merrydale Avenue, Portland, Cape Town, 7785
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Supermarket 1.9 km

Shoprite

Mitchells Plain, 7785, Western Cape
📍
Supermarket 1.9 km

Shoprite

Mitchells Plain, 7785, Western Cape
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Shopping centre 6.0 km

Bayview Centre

2 Birkenhead Drive, Strandfontein (Bayview)
Fuel station 6.6 km

Shell

Emms Drive, 7755, Western Cape
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Shopping centre 6.8 km

Delft Mall

Hindle Road
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Route overview

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Start, destination and route line.

1,710.9 km 18 hrs 33 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Sofia N1
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

Route directions
🛣️
Directions from Polokwane to Sofia N1 via N1 and N12
National highway route N1 N12
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Directions from Polokwane to Sofia N1 via M36
Metro arterial route M36
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Directions from Polokwane to Sofia N1 via R300
Provincial road route R300
3 route directions identified on this trip
  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. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Donkin Street
    388.0 km
  16. Continue straight
    48.8 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain
    1.0 km
  18. Continue straight onto Kuils River Freeway
    15.0 km
  19. Continue straight onto Cape Flats Freeway
    2.7 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M36: Stock Road
    0.6 km
  21. Turn left onto A.Z. Berman Drive
    2.2 km
  22. Turn left onto Morgenster Road
    0.8 km
  23. Turn right onto Alpine Street
    0.2 km
  24. Turn left onto Olympics Street
    0.5 km
  25. Turn left onto Christine Street
    0.1 km
  26. Turn left onto Sofia Street
    0.0 km
  27. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 50
Known total R1,667.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 50 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
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
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
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
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
856.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
9 hrs 16 min • 9 hrs 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
123.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
284.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
92.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90%
Solar data
Daylight window at Sofia N1
07:32 – 17:51
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 18 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R7,151.55
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R34.22
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R342.18
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R7,527.95
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (19)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
5
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Start: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
856.1 km
Total: 1,710.9 km
Midpoint 856.1 km
1,710.9 km 18 hrs 33 min
Destination Sofia N1 End: Sofia Street -34.03626, 18.63072

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,710.9 km
Return-cycle span 3,421.8 km
Traversal time 18 hrs 33 min
Maneuver count 27
Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 856.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -30.27725, 25.72855
End -34.03626, 18.63072
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Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane from Sofia N1? +
Polokwane is about 1,710.9 km from Sofia N1 by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Sofia N1? +
The drive usually takes about 18 hrs 33 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Sofia 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 Sofia 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 Sofia N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,266.86 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,280.41 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,978.86 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R4,003.50 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Sofia N1? +
Yes. There are 50 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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Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Sofia N1, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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