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Distance from Robert Mugabe Way N1 to Polokwane

Robert Mugabe Way N1 to Polokwane is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 800.4 km in roughly 8 hrs 44 min.

N Robert Mugabe Way N1 → Polokwane
Road distance
800.4 km
R101
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
694.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
38
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 44 min
Start point
Robert Mugabe Way
End point
Compensatie Street
Return: 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
524 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,339.88
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,346.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,492.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,504.70
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,767.90
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,776.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,969.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,985.37
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,326.18
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,337.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,591.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,612.33
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
192° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
12° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-17.8105, 30.9279
End coords Destination point
-23.9058, 29.4614
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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800.4 km 8 hrs 44 min
Start Robert Mugabe Way N1
Finish Polokwane
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Robert Mugabe Way
    1.4 km
  2. Turn left onto Harare - Bulawayo Highway
    2.5 km
  3. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto High Glen Road
    0.2 km
  4. Continue onto High Glen Road
    6.9 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto High Glen Road
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto High Glen Road
    6.3 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards Beatrice
    0.3 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Simon Mazorodze
    7.8 km
  9. Continue slight right onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    21.8 km
  10. Continue straight onto Harare Masvingo Beitbridge Road
    48.5 km
  11. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    48.9 km
  12. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    0.2 km
  13. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    2.5 km
  14. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    0.1 km
  15. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Road
    145.9 km
  16. Continue straight onto Josiah Tongogara Road
    4.2 km
  17. Turn right onto Robert Mugabe Way
    0.9 km
  18. Continue straight onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    1.2 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    280.5 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    4.1 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  24. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.9 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.1 km
  26. Continue onto Harare-Beitbridge Highway
    0.3 km
  27. Continue straight
    94.2 km
  28. Go straight
    10.8 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  30. Continue
    5.0 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  32. Continue
    93.6 km
  33. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R101: Polokwane
    1.3 km
  34. Continue straight onto Landdros Mare Street
    7.6 km
  35. Turn left onto Dorp Street
    2.0 km
  36. Turn left onto Jorissen Street
    0.2 km
  37. Turn right onto Compensatie Street
    0.1 km
  38. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R125.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 2 toll points from our database.
Baobab Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
401.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 22 min • 4 hrs 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
57.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
133.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
43.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
86.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Polokwane
06:23 – 17:34
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 11 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
30 min
SunriseDawn break
06:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,345.70
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R16.01
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R160.08
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,521.79
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (53)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
10
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
11
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Robert Mugabe Way N1 Start: Robert Mugabe Way -17.81053, 30.92794
Midpoint
401.3 km
Total: 800.4 km
Midpoint 401.3 km
800.4 km 8 hrs 44 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 800.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,600.8 km
Traversal time 8 hrs 44 min
Maneuver count 38
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 401.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -17.81053, 30.92794
Midpoint -20.84898, 30.77264
End -23.90583, 29.46139
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
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Polokwane
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Polokwane
4
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
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Questions 9
How far is Robert Mugabe Way N1 from Polokwane? +
Robert Mugabe Way N1 is about 800.4 km from Polokwane by road.
How long does it take from Robert Mugabe Way N1 to Polokwane? +
The drive usually takes about 8 hrs 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Robert Mugabe Way N1 to Polokwane 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 Robert Mugabe Way N1 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 Robert Mugabe Way N1 to Polokwane? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,339.88 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,346.22 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,492.60 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,504.70 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Robert Mugabe Way N1 to Polokwane? +
Yes. There are 2 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

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Chivu
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Gutu
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Mvuma
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Masvingo
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Simon Mazorodze
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Giyani
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Tzaneen
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Route Locations

Start area
Robert Mugabe Way N1, Harare Province
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Polokwane
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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