Distance from Pretoria R511 to Polokwane

N Pretoria R511 → Polokwane

Road distance

263.3 km

Highway dominant · N1

Pretoria R511 to Polokwane is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 263.3 km in roughly 2 hrs 56 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

241.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.09×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

2 hrs 56 min

Start point

Church Square

End point

Compensatie Street

Return: 5 hrs 53 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

176 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

89.4 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

3 hrs 11 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R529.87

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R531.95

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

32° NNE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

212° SSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-25.7459, 28.1879

End coords Destination point

-23.9058, 29.4614

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 20 °C Pretoria R511 Clear Sky View Forecast → 20 °C Polokwane Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Pretoria R511 → Polokwane

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Car

263.3 km

2 hrs 56 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

263.3 km

~4 hrs 3 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 33 km to Lanseria International
✈ HLA → PTG (33 min)
↑ Slightly faster than driving · Search →

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Places from Pretoria R511 to Polokwane

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Hotel Near Pretoria R511

StayEasy Pretoria

Corner of Lilian Ngoyi (previously Van der Walt) & Andries Streets, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, Gauteng 1 km from start

"StayEasy Pretoria is a practical budget-friendly hotel for travellers who want a…"

B 1 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Pretoria R511

Southern Sun Pretoria

Corner of Steve Biko and Stanza Bopape, Arcadia, Pretoria, Gauteng 2 km from start

"Southern Sun Pretoria is a large, established hotel in Arcadia that works well f…"

B 2 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Pretoria R511

Protea Hotel Pretoria Loftus Park

416 Kirkness Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0007 4 km from start

"Protea Hotel Pretoria Loftus Park is a modern city hotel in Arcadia, Pretoria, a…"

B 4 km from start

Hotel

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Pretoria R511

Finish Polokwane

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Pretoria R511 to Polokwane via N1

National highway N1
Head on Church Square

0.2 km
Turn sharp left

0.1 km
Turn sharp right onto Bank Lane

0.1 km
Turn right onto Pretorius Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Paul Kruger Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Nana Sita Street

1.0 km
Go straight onto Nelson Mandela Drive

0.1 km
Turn right onto Francis Baard Street

5.9 km
Take the ramp straight towards N1: Polokwane

0.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Polokwane

1.2 km
Merge slight right

142.0 km
Keep slight right at the fork

104.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left

2.0 km
Go straight

2.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Grobler Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Grobler Street

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Grobler Street

0.1 km
Go straight onto Grobler Street

1.8 km
Turn left onto Compensatie Street

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 25

Known total R1,007.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 25 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

131.9 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 28 min • 1 hr 28 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

19.0 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

43.8 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

14.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

91.8%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Polokwane

06:42 – 17:22

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:02

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 40 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

6 hrs 15 min

SunriseDawn break

06:42

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,100.60

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R5.27

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R52.66

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,158.53

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (14)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Pretoria R511 Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791

Midpoint

131.9 km

Total: 263.3 km

Midpoint 131.9 km

263.3 km 2 hrs 56 min

Destination Polokwane End: Compensatie Street -23.90583, 29.46139

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 263.3 km

Return-cycle span 526.6 km

Traversal time 2 hrs 56 min

Maneuver count 20

Maneuver density 7.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 131.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791

Midpoint -24.70534, 28.54134

End -23.90583, 29.46139

Destination brief

Travelling to Polokwane

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Limpopo capital hub

Standout Provincial capital with northern-route value

Best for Who this destination suits

Business trip Limpopo base Overnight stop Provincial capital stay

Arrival What to expect on arrival

Airport-side, central-city and N1-adjacent arrivals each create different practical trips, so the exact stop should be named clearly.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use Polokwane as a Limpopo base for provincial business, city services and longer northbound or bushveld-connected road trips.

Destination facts Quick reference details

Polokwane Tourism positions the city as a vibrant capital with attractions and activities

The municipality provides tourism guides and visitor material

The city plays a major service-hub role for Limpopo travel

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Pretoria R511 from Polokwane? +

Pretoria R511 is about 263.3 km from Polokwane by road.

How long does it take from Pretoria R511 to Polokwane? +

The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Pretoria R511 to Polokwane in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Pretoria R511 to Polokwane? +

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 R511 to Polokwane? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R529.87 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R531.95 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R529.30 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R554.70 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Pretoria R511 to Polokwane? +

Yes. There are 25 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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