Distance from Rutseng to Polokwane

N Rutseng → Polokwane

Road distance

205.8 km

Rutseng to Polokwane is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 205.8 km in roughly 3 hrs 12 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

138.8 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.48×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

3 hrs 12 min

End point

Compensatie Street

Return: 6 hrs 24 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

192 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

64.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

3 hrs 27 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R414.24

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R415.87

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

298° WNW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

118° ESE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-24.4903, 30.6703

End coords Destination point

-23.9058, 29.4614

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 15 °C Rutseng Clear Sky View Forecast → 13 °C Polokwane Fair View Forecast →

Travel modes

Rutseng → Polokwane

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Car

205.8 km

3 hrs 12 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

205.8 km

~3 hrs 10 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 108 km to Skukuza Airport
✈ SZK → PTG (30 min)
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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Rutseng

Finish Polokwane

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Start your journey

0.4 km
At the end of the road, turn left

0.3 km
Turn right

2.5 km
At the end of the road, turn right

21.9 km
Turn left

85.5 km
Turn left onto Peace Street

1.0 km
Go straight onto Agatha Street

7.0 km
Turn left onto Magoebaskloof Road

65.3 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

15.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

6.4 km
Turn right onto Compensatie Street

0.4 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Routes ↩ Polokwane → Rutseng Rutseng to Johannesburg Rutseng to Pretoria Rutseng to Cape Town Rutseng to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Pretoria to Polokwane Cape Town to Polokwane

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

103.0 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 36 min • 1 hr 36 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

14.8 L needed

Low efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

34.2 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

11.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

67.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Polokwane

06:40 – 17:21

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:01

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 41 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

10 hrs 50 min

SunriseDawn break

06:40

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R860.44

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R4.12

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R41.17

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R905.72

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (10)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Rutseng -24.49028, 30.67028

Midpoint

103.0 km

Total: 205.8 km

Midpoint 103.0 km

205.8 km 192 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 205.8 km

Return-cycle span 411.6 km

Traversal time 192 min

Maneuver count 14

Maneuver density 6.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 103.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.49028, 30.67028

Midpoint -23.85688, 30.22748

End -23.90583, 29.46139

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

Route support

Route FAQ

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How far is Rutseng from Polokwane? +

Rutseng is about 205.8 km from Polokwane by road.

How long does it take from Rutseng to Polokwane? +

The drive usually takes about 192 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Rutseng to Polokwane in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Rutseng 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 Rutseng to Polokwane? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R414.24 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R415.87 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R413.80 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R433.66 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Rutseng to Polokwane? +

No tollgates are 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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