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Distance from Polokwane to Sunninghill

Polokwane to Sunninghill is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 302.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 19 min.

N Polokwane → Sunninghill
Road distance
302.8 km
N1 R561
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
274.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 19 min
Start point
Compensatie Street
End point
Edison Crescent
Return: 39 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
199 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R506.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R509.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R564.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R569.18
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R668.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R671.90
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R744.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R751.00
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R879.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R884.08
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R980.21
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R988.16
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
210° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
30° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.9058, 29.4614
End coords Destination point
-26.0353, 28.0758
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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302.8 km 3 hrs 19 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Sunninghill
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    14.8 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.3 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards R561: Kempton Park
    0.5 km
  11. Go straight onto Allandale Road
    0.6 km
  12. Turn right onto Old Pretoria Main Road
    3.3 km
  13. Turn right onto Maxwell Drive
    2.8 km
  14. Turn left onto Edison Crescent
    0.2 km
  15. Continue right onto Edison Crescent
    0.6 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 36
Known total R1,077.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 36 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 5 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
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
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
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
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Routes ↩ Sunninghill → Polokwane Polokwane to Johannesburg Polokwane to Pretoria Polokwane to Cape Town Polokwane to Durban Johannesburg to Sunninghill Pretoria to Sunninghill Cape Town to Sunninghill
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
151.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 39 min • 1 hr 39 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
50.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Sunninghill
06:32 – 17:35
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 11 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,265.57
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.06
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R60.55
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,332.18
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Start: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
151.7 km
Total: 302.8 km
Midpoint 151.7 km
302.8 km 3 hrs 19 min
Destination Sunninghill End: Edison Crescent -26.03528, 28.07583

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 302.8 km
Return-cycle span 605.5 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 19 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 5.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 151.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -24.81323, 28.43327
End -26.03528, 28.07583
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Sunninghill
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Sunninghill
6
Nearby category Banks Top 4 nearby matches around Sunninghill
4
  • Capitec Bank
    Tambach Road Chilli Lane, Sandton, 2191
  • FNB
    Tambach Road Chilli Lane, Sandton, 2056
  • Capitec Bank
    Rivonia Boulevard, Johannesburg, 2128
  • FNB
    335 Rivonia Boulevard, Johannesburg
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Sunninghill
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Sunninghill
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Sunninghill
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Sunninghill
6
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane from Sunninghill? +
Polokwane is about 302.8 km from Sunninghill by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Sunninghill? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 19 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Sunninghill in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane to Sunninghill? +
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 Sunninghill? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R506.83 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R509.23 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R564.60 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R569.18 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Sunninghill? +
Yes. There are 36 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 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

Polokwane Bypass
From Polokwane To Sunninghill
: Johannesburg
From Polokwane To Sunninghill
: Kempton Park
From Polokwane To Sunninghill
Kyalami
From Polokwane To Sunninghill
Edison Crescent
From Polokwane To Sunninghill

Route Locations

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

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