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Distance from Pretoria N1 to Polokwane Bypass N12

Pretoria N1 to Polokwane Bypass N12 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 252.3 km in roughly 2 hrs 40 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Pretoria N1 → Polokwane Bypass N12
Road distance
252.3 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
233.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
7
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 40 min
End point
the fork
Return: 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
160 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
94.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 55 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R422.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R424.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R470.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R474.24
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R557.19
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R559.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R620.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R625.73
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R733.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R736.62
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R816.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R823.33
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
30° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
210° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.7747, 28.2730
End coords Destination point
-23.9468, 29.4019
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

252.3 km 2 hrs 40 min
Start Pretoria N1
Finish Polokwane Bypass N12
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.5 km
  2. Turn right onto Atterbury Road
    0.1 km
  3. Take the ramp slight left towards N1
    1.3 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1 Toll: Polokwane
    0.2 km
  5. Merge slight right
    146.2 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork
    103.9 km
  7. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 26
Known total R1,007.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 26 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
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
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Routes ↩ Polokwane Bypass N12 → Pretoria N1 Pretoria N1 to Johannesburg Pretoria N1 to Pretoria Pretoria N1 to Cape Town Pretoria N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Bypass N12 Pretoria to Polokwane Bypass N12 Cape Town to Polokwane Bypass N12
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
126.4 km
Gauteng to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 20 min • 1 hr 20 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
42.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
92.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Polokwane Bypass N12
06:25 – 17:32
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 0 min
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,054.47
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.05
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R50.45
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,109.97
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria N1 -25.77472, 28.27305
Midpoint
126.4 km
Total: 252.3 km
Midpoint 126.4 km
252.3 km 2 hrs 40 min
Destination Polokwane Bypass N12 End: the fork -23.94677, 29.40190

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Limpopo
One-way road span 252.3 km
Return-cycle span 504.5 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 40 min
Maneuver count 7
Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 126.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.77472, 28.27305
Midpoint -24.72164, 28.52491
End -23.94677, 29.40190
Destination services

Available in Polokwane Bypass N12

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass N12
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass N12
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Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass N12
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass N12
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass N12
6
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria N1 from Polokwane Bypass N12? +
Pretoria N1 is about 252.3 km from Polokwane Bypass N12 by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria N1 to Polokwane Bypass N12? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 40 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria N1 to Polokwane Bypass N12 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria N1 to Polokwane Bypass N12? +
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 Pretoria N1 to Polokwane Bypass N12? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R422.29 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R424.29 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R470.42 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R474.24 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria N1 to Polokwane Bypass N12? +
Yes. There are 26 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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 crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Toll: Polokwane
From Pretoria N1 To Polokwane Bypass N12
Pretoria
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From Pretoria N1 To Polokwane Bypass N12
Polokwane Bypass
From Pretoria N1 To Polokwane Bypass N12

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria N1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Polokwane Bypass N12, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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About 276.4 km Difference: 24.1 km
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Pretoria to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 99.3 km Difference: 153.0 km

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