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Distance from Polokwane to Violin Close N1

Polokwane to Violin Close N1 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 280.6 km in roughly 3 hrs 3 min.

N Polokwane → Violin Close N1
Road distance
280.6 km
M19
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
255.3 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 3 min
Start point
Compensatie Street
End point
Violin Close
Return: 6 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
183 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R469.65
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R471.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R523.17
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R527.42
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R619.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R622.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R690.30
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R695.90
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R815.36
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R819.21
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R908.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R915.65
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
211° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
31° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-23.9058, 29.4614
End coords Destination point
-25.8772, 28.1638
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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280.6 km 3 hrs 3 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Violin Close N1
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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
    272.5 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M19
    0.2 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards M19: Johannesburg
    0.2 km
  9. Turn left onto John Vorster Drive
    0.9 km
  10. Turn left onto Lenchen Avenue South
    2.2 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork onto Lenchen Avenue
    0.6 km
  12. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  13. Go straight onto Violin Close
    0.0 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Violin Close
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Violin Close
    0.0 km
  16. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 31
Known total R1,077.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 31 toll points from our database. 3 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
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
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
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 Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
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
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 ↩ Violin Close N1 → Polokwane Polokwane to Johannesburg Polokwane to Pretoria Polokwane to Cape Town Polokwane to Durban Johannesburg to Violin Close N1 Pretoria to Violin Close N1 Cape Town to Violin Close N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
140.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 31 min • 1 hr 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
46.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Violin Close N1
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
R1,172.71
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.61
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R56.11
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,234.43
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Start: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
140.6 km
Total: 280.6 km
Midpoint 140.6 km
280.6 km 3 hrs 3 min
Destination Violin Close N1 End: Violin Close -25.87721, 28.16382

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 280.6 km
Return-cycle span 561.1 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 3 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 5.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 140.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -24.73968, 28.50678
End -25.87721, 28.16382
Destination services

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Service groups 6
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Violin Close N1
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Violin Close N1
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Violin Close N1
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Violin Close N1
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Violin Close N1
1
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 3 nearby matches around Violin Close N1
3
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane from Violin Close N1? +
Polokwane is about 280.6 km from Violin Close N1 by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Violin Close N1? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Violin Close N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane to Violin Close N1? +
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 Violin Close N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R469.65 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R471.87 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R523.17 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R527.42 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Violin Close N1? +
Yes. There are 31 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 Violin Close N1
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Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Violin Close N1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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