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Distance from Polokwane to Tshiungani

Polokwane to Tshiungani is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 252.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 4 min.

N Polokwane → Tshiungani
Road distance
252.1 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
194.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 4 min
Start point
Compensatie Street
Return: 6 hrs 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
184 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R481.39
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R483.38
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R586.30
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R589.93
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R635.16
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R637.80
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R773.60
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R778.39
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R835.74
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R839.21
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,017.89
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,024.19
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
36° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
216° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-23.9058, 29.4614
End coords Destination point
-22.4964, 30.5810
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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252.1 km 184 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Tshiungani
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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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
    3.1 km
  11. Continue straight
    41.1 km
  12. Turn right
    54.0 km
  13. Turn right
    7.9 km
  14. Turn left
    11.7 km
  15. Continue straight
    6.5 km
  16. Turn left
    5.3 km
  17. Turn left
    0.1 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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 ↩ Tshiungani → Polokwane Polokwane to Johannesburg Polokwane to Pretoria Polokwane to Cape Town Polokwane to Durban Johannesburg to Tshiungani Pretoria to Tshiungani Cape Town to Tshiungani
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
126.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 32 min • 1 hr 32 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
41.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Tshiungani
06:19 – 17:27
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 7 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
53 min
SunriseDawn break
06:19
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,053.81
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.04
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R50.42
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,109.28
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Start: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
126.3 km
Total: 252.1 km
Midpoint 126.3 km
252.1 km 184 min
Destination Tshiungani -22.49640, 30.58096

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 252.1 km
Return-cycle span 504.2 km
Traversal time 184 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 7.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 126.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -22.95839, 29.93445
End -22.49640, 30.58096
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane from Tshiungani? +
Polokwane is about 252.1 km from Tshiungani by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Tshiungani? +
The drive usually takes about 184 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Tshiungani in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane to Tshiungani? +
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 Tshiungani? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R481.39 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R483.38 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R586.30 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R589.93 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Tshiungani? +
Yes. There are 2 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Start area
Polokwane
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Tshiungani
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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