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Distance from Pretoria to Polokwane N1

Pretoria to Polokwane N1 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 272.3 km in roughly 2 hrs 57 min.

N Pretoria → Polokwane N1
Road distance
272.3 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
247.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
13
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 57 min
Start point
Church Square
End point
the fork
Return: 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
177 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R455.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R457.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R507.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R511.91
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R601.45
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R604.29
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R670.00
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R675.43
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R791.38
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R795.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R881.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R888.73
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
33° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
213° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-23.8715, 29.5071
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

272.3 km 2 hrs 57 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Polokwane N1
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
    120.9 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 N1 → Pretoria Pretoria to Johannesburg Pretoria to Cape Town Pretoria to Durban Pretoria to Polokwane Johannesburg to Polokwane N1 Pretoria to Polokwane N1 Cape Town to Polokwane N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
136.4 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
19.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
45.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
14.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Polokwane N1
06:23 – 17:33
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 10 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
13 hrs 37 min
SunriseDawn break
06:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,138.22
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.45
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R54.46
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,198.13
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
136.4 km
Total: 272.3 km
Midpoint 136.4 km
272.3 km 2 hrs 57 min
Destination Polokwane N1 End: the fork -23.87155, 29.50715

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 272.3 km
Return-cycle span 544.6 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 57 min
Maneuver count 13
Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 136.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -24.67265, 28.56573
End -23.87155, 29.50715
Destination services

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane N1
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane N1
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane N1
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Polokwane N1
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane N1
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Polokwane N1
4
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Polokwane N1? +
Pretoria is about 272.3 km from Polokwane N1 by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Polokwane N1? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Polokwane N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Polokwane 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 Pretoria to Polokwane N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R455.83 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R457.99 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R507.79 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R511.91 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Polokwane N1? +
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 N1
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To Polokwane N1
: Polokwane
From Pretoria To Polokwane N1
Rustenburg
From Pretoria To Polokwane N1
Johannesburg
From Pretoria To Polokwane N1
Polokwane Bypass
From Pretoria To Polokwane N1

Route Locations

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

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