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Distance from Polokwane to Tulbach

Polokwane to Tulbach is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 235.5 km in roughly 3 hrs 42 min.

N Polokwane → Tulbach
Road distance
235.5 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
180.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.31×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 42 min
Start point
Compensatie Street
Return: 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
222 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
63.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 57 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R394.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R396.16
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R439.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R442.80
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R520.25
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R522.71
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R579.54
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R584.24
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R684.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R687.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R762.56
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R768.74
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
308° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
128° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-23.9058, 29.4614
End coords Destination point
-22.9070, 28.0689
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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235.5 km 3 hrs 42 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Tulbach
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Start point
Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Compensatie Street
    0.3 km
  2. Turn left onto Devenish Street
    1.9 km
  3. Continue straight onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Matlala Road
    56.8 km
  5. Turn left
    15.8 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    129.4 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.5 km
  8. Continue straight
    9.4 km
  9. Turn right onto Sand Road
    13.4 km
  10. Turn right
    7.3 km
  11. Turn left
    0.5 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Tulbach → Polokwane Polokwane to Johannesburg Polokwane to Pretoria Polokwane to Cape Town Polokwane to Durban Johannesburg to Tulbach Pretoria to Tulbach Cape Town to Tulbach
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
117.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 51 min • 1 hr 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
17.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
39.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
12.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
76.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Tulbach
06:27 – 17:40
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 12 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 22 min
SunriseDawn break
06:27
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R984.55
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.71
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R47.11
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,036.37
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Start: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
117.8 km
Total: 235.5 km
Midpoint 117.8 km
235.5 km 3 hrs 42 min
Destination Tulbach -22.90699, 28.06887

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 235.5 km
Return-cycle span 471.1 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 42 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 117.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -23.42170, 28.61282
End -22.90699, 28.06887
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How far is Polokwane from Tulbach? +
Polokwane is about 235.5 km from Tulbach by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Tulbach? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Tulbach in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane to Tulbach? +
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 Tulbach? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R394.29 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R396.16 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R439.23 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R442.80 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Tulbach? +
No tollgates are 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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Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Tulbach, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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