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Distance from Pretoria to Polokwane Bypass N12

Pretoria to Polokwane Bypass N12 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 255.3 km in roughly 2 hrs 47 min.

N Pretoria → Polokwane Bypass N12
Road distance
255.3 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
234.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 47 min
Start point
Church Square
End point
the fork
Return: 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
167 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 2 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R427.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R429.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R476.16
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R480.02
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R563.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R566.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R628.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R633.36
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R742.09
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R745.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R826.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R833.37
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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
-23.9468, 29.4019
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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255.3 km 2 hrs 47 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Polokwane Bypass N12
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Church Square
    0.2 km
  2. Turn sharp left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn sharp right onto Bank Lane
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Pretorius Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Paul Kruger Street
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Nana Sita Street
    1.0 km
  7. Go straight onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    0.1 km
  8. Turn right onto Francis Baard Street
    5.9 km
  9. Take the ramp straight towards N1: Polokwane
    0.4 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Polokwane
    1.2 km
  11. Merge slight right
    142.0 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    103.9 km
  13. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
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
Routes ↩ Polokwane Bypass N12 → Pretoria Pretoria to Johannesburg Pretoria to Cape Town Pretoria to Durban Pretoria to Polokwane Johannesburg to Polokwane Bypass N12 Pretoria to Polokwane Bypass N12 Cape Town to Polokwane Bypass N12
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
127.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 23 min • 1 hr 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
42.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
91.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Polokwane Bypass N12
06:25 – 17:32
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 35 min
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,067.33
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.11
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R51.07
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,123.50
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 Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
127.9 km
Total: 255.3 km
Midpoint 127.9 km
255.3 km 2 hrs 47 min
Destination Polokwane Bypass N12 End: the fork -23.94677, 29.40190

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 255.3 km
Return-cycle span 510.7 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 127.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -24.73174, 28.51470
End -23.94677, 29.40190
Destination services

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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 from Polokwane Bypass N12? +
Pretoria is about 255.3 km from Polokwane Bypass N12 by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Polokwane Bypass N12? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Polokwane Bypass N12 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria 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 to Polokwane Bypass N12? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R427.44 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R429.46 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R476.16 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R480.02 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Polokwane Bypass N12? +
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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Towns along the route

Church Square
From Pretoria To Polokwane Bypass N12
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To Polokwane Bypass N12
: Polokwane
From Pretoria To Polokwane Bypass N12
Rustenburg
From Pretoria To Polokwane Bypass N12
Johannesburg
From Pretoria To Polokwane Bypass N12
Polokwane Bypass
From Pretoria To Polokwane Bypass N12

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
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

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