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Distance from Polokwane to Tugela

N Polokwane → Tugela
Road distance
809.5 km
Provincial mix · N2 / R101
Polokwane to Tugela is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 809.5 km in roughly 10 hrs 13 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
618.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
10 hrs 13 min
Start point
Compensatie Street
Return: 20 hrs 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
613 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 5 planned rest stops
11 hrs 28 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,545.61
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,552.02
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,882.47
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,894.13
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,039.35
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,047.81
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,483.82
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,499.20
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,683.35
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,694.48
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,268.18
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,288.42
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
162° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
342° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.9058, 29.4614
End coords Destination point
-29.1825, 31.4167
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 15 °C Polokwane Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 21 °C Tugela Fair View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Polokwane → Tugela
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Car
809.5 km
10 hrs 13 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
809.5 km
~12 hrs 27 min
65 km/h avg
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809 km
~1 hr 37 min
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809.5 km 613 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Tugela
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Directions from Polokwane to Tugela via N2
National highway N2
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Directions from Polokwane to Tugela via R101
Provincial road route R101
2 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
    48.4 km
  7. Take the exit ramp left towards R101: Mokopane
    1.4 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  9. Continue straight
    19.2 km
  10. Continue left
    115.7 km
  11. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.0 km
  12. Turn right onto Voortrekker Street
    77.5 km
  13. Continue straight onto Walter Sisulu Street
    6.9 km
  14. Turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    4.1 km
  15. Turn right
    48.2 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  17. Continue
    53.0 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  19. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    102.1 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  21. Continue
    5.8 km
  22. Turn right
    48.0 km
  23. Continue left
    1.1 km
  24. Turn right
    45.2 km
  25. Turn right
    2.7 km
  26. Continue straight
    6.0 km
  27. Turn right
    152.6 km
  28. Continue straight
    40.8 km
  29. Turn right
    25.1 km
  30. Turn right
    1.1 km
  31. Turn left
    0.1 km
  32. Turn left
    0.3 km
  33. Turn right
    0.1 km
  34. Turn right
    0.1 km
  35. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 6
Known total R367.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 6 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Routes ↩ Tugela → Polokwane Polokwane to Johannesburg Polokwane to Pretoria Polokwane to Cape Town Polokwane to Durban Johannesburg to Tugela Pretoria to Tugela Cape Town to Tugela
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
405.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
5 hrs 6 min • 5 hrs 6 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
58.3 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
134.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
43.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Tugela
06:33 – 17:07
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 34 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 4 min
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,383.53
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.19
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R161.89
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,561.61
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (18)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
4
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Start: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
405.4 km
Total: 809.5 km
Midpoint 405.4 km
809.5 km 613 min
Destination Tugela -29.18250, 31.41667

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 809.5 km
Return-cycle span 1619 km
Traversal time 613 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 4.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 405.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -26.69096, 30.17251
End -29.18250, 31.41667
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane from Tugela? +
Polokwane is about 809.5 km from Tugela by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Tugela? +
The drive usually takes about 613 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Tugela 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 Tugela? +
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 Tugela? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,545.61 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,552.02 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,882.47 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,894.13 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Tugela? +
Yes. There are 6 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
Tugela
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Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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