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Distance from Polokwane to Soshanguve

Polokwane to Soshanguve is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 254.4 km in roughly 3 hrs.

N Polokwane → Soshanguve
Road distance
254.4 km
R734
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
226.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs
Start point
Compensatie Street
End point
Mpho Molema Street
Return: 6 hrs 0 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
180 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 15 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R425.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R427.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R474.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R478.24
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R561.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R564.55
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R625.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R631.01
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R739.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R742.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R823.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R830.28
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
217° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
37° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.9058, 29.4614
End coords Destination point
-25.5264, 28.0994
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

254.4 km 3 hrs 0 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Soshanguve
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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
    215.4 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R734: Hammanskraal
    0.7 km
  8. Turn right onto Hammanskraal
    1.7 km
  9. Turn right
    0.4 km
  10. Turn left onto Harry Gwala Avenue
    5.1 km
  11. At the end of the road, turn left
    17.0 km
  12. Turn left
    3.0 km
  13. Turn right
    1.4 km
  14. Turn left onto Mokhetle Drive
    4.7 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.4 km
  16. Turn left onto Flower Street
    0.5 km
  17. Turn left onto Mpho Molema Street
    0.4 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 17
Known total R974.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 17 toll points from our database.
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
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
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
127.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 30 min • 1 hr 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
42.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Soshanguve
06:30 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 7 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,063.36
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.09
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R50.88
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,119.33
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
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
127.4 km
Total: 254.4 km
Midpoint 127.4 km
254.4 km 3 hrs 0 min
Destination Soshanguve End: Mpho Molema Street -25.52639, 28.09944

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 254.4 km
Return-cycle span 508.8 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 0 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 7.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 127.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -24.65021, 28.58966
End -25.52639, 28.09944
Destination services

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Service groups 3
Schools Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Soshanguve
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Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Soshanguve
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Soshanguve
1
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane from Soshanguve? +
Polokwane is about 254.4 km from Soshanguve by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Soshanguve? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 0 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Soshanguve in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane to Soshanguve? +
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 Soshanguve? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R425.85 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R427.87 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R474.39 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R478.24 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Soshanguve? +
Yes. There are 17 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 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

Polokwane Bypass
From Polokwane To Soshanguve
: Hammanskraal
From Polokwane To Soshanguve
Boekenhoutkloof
From Polokwane To Soshanguve

Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Soshanguve
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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