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Distance from Riverlea to Polokwane Bypass

Riverlea to Polokwane Bypass is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,494.4 km in roughly 16 hrs 18 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Riverlea → Polokwane Bypass
Road distance
1,494.4 km
928.6 mi • 806.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,315.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 18 min
Return: 32 hrs 37 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
16 hrs 18 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 18 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,501.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,513.48
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,786.77
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,809.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,300.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,316.39
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,676.99
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,706.81
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,343.13
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,363.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,838.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,877.38
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
16 hrs 18 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
16 hrs 33 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,494.4 km 16 hrs 18 min
Start Riverlea
Finish Polokwane Bypass
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Jonas Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left
    0.0 km
  4. Turn right
    0.0 km
  5. Turn right onto Fortuin Street
    0.3 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right onto George Road
    0.7 km
  7. At the end of the road, turn right onto Montagu Street
    1.9 km
  8. Turn left towards N12
    18.1 km
  9. Turn left
    32.0 km
  10. Turn right onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  11. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  12. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Springbok Road
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right
    172.5 km
  16. Continue right towards N1
    7.8 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  19. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  20. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  21. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  22. Continue straight
    29.1 km
  23. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  25. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  26. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  27. Keep slight right at the fork
    122.4 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 44
Known total R1,433.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 44 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
748.2 km
Western Cape to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 9 min • 8 hrs 9 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Western Cape to Limpopo
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Riverlea → Polokwane Bypass
Western Cape to Limpopo
Start area Origin
Riverlea, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Polokwane Bypass, Limpopo
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Riverlea → Polokwane Bypass
Riverlea Origin postcode
Not available
Polokwane Bypass Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Western Cape to Limpopo
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
1,122.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
1,201.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,218.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Polokwane Bypass → Riverlea
Riverlea ↔ Polokwane Bypass
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Riverlea -33.94756, 22.42336
Midpoint
748.2 km
Total: 1,494.4 km
Midpoint 748.2 km
1,494.4 km 16 hrs 18 min
Destination Polokwane Bypass -23.85816, 29.50588

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Western Cape to Limpopo
One-way road span 1,494.4 km
Return-cycle span 2,988.8 km
Traversal time 16 hrs 18 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 748.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.94756, 22.42336
Midpoint -29.32610, 26.15677
End -23.85816, 29.50588
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 Bypass
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Polokwane Bypass
1
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass
4
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Questions 9
How far is Riverlea from Polokwane Bypass? +
Riverlea is about 1,494.4 km from Polokwane Bypass by road.
How long does it take from Riverlea to Polokwane Bypass? +
The drive usually takes about 16 hrs 18 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Riverlea to Polokwane Bypass in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Riverlea to Polokwane Bypass? +
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 Riverlea to Polokwane Bypass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,501.64 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,513.48 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,786.77 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,809.37 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Riverlea to Polokwane Bypass? +
Yes. There are 44 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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 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

: Oudtshoorn
From Riverlea To Polokwane Bypass
Uniondale
From Riverlea To Polokwane Bypass
: Beaufort
From Riverlea To Polokwane Bypass
: Johannesburg
From Riverlea To Polokwane Bypass
ern Bypass
From Riverlea To Polokwane Bypass
: Pretoria
From Riverlea To Polokwane Bypass
Polokwane
From Riverlea To Polokwane Bypass
Krugersdorp
From Riverlea To Polokwane Bypass

Route Locations

Start area
Riverlea, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Polokwane Bypass, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,122.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,201.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,218.0 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,255.8 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,315.8 km

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