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Distance from Randfontein to Polokwane N1 N1

Randfontein to Polokwane N1 N1 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 346.9 km in roughly 3 hrs 46 min.

N Randfontein → Polokwane N1 N1
Road distance
346.9 km
R28
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
314.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 46 min
End point
the fork
Return: 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
226 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R580.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R583.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R646.87
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R652.12
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R766.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R769.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R853.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R860.43
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,008.14
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,012.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,123.04
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,132.15
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
36° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
216° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.1736, 27.6942
End coords Destination point
-23.8715, 29.5071
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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346.9 km 3 hrs 46 min
Start Randfontein
Finish Polokwane N1 N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left onto Tambotie Road
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Homestead Avenue
    3.1 km
  4. Turn right
    0.2 km
  5. Turn slight left towards R28
    0.1 km
  6. Go straight onto Main Reef Road
    1.7 km
  7. Continue straight onto Windsor Road
    6.0 km
  8. Turn left onto Paardekraal Drive
    9.8 km
  9. Continue straight
    205.1 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    120.9 km
  11. 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.
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
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
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
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
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
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Routes ↩ Polokwane N1 N1 → Randfontein Randfontein to Johannesburg Randfontein to Pretoria Randfontein to Cape Town Randfontein to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane N1 N1 Pretoria to Polokwane N1 N1 Cape Town to Polokwane N1 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
173.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 53 min • 1 hr 53 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
25.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
57.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
18.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Polokwane N1 N1
06:24 – 17:31
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 7 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 38 min
SunriseDawn break
06:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,449.98
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.94
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R69.38
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,526.30
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (2)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Randfontein -26.17361, 27.69417
Midpoint
173.7 km
Total: 346.9 km
Midpoint 173.7 km
346.9 km 3 hrs 46 min
Destination Polokwane N1 N1 End: the fork -23.87155, 29.50715

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 346.9 km
Return-cycle span 693.8 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 46 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 3.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 173.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.17361, 27.69417
Midpoint -24.94336, 28.36401
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 N1
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Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane N1 N1
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane N1 N1
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Polokwane N1 N1
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane N1 N1
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Polokwane N1 N1
4
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Questions 9
How far is Randfontein from Polokwane N1 N1? +
Randfontein is about 346.9 km from Polokwane N1 N1 by road.
How long does it take from Randfontein to Polokwane N1 N1? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Randfontein to Polokwane N1 N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Randfontein to Polokwane N1 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 Randfontein to Polokwane N1 N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R580.69 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R583.43 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R646.87 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R652.12 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Randfontein to Polokwane N1 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 long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
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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From Randfontein To Polokwane N1 N1

Route Locations

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

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