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Distance from S 41 to Polokwane N1

S 41 to Polokwane N1 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 381.4 km in roughly 4 hrs 9 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N S 41 → Polokwane N1
Road distance
381.4 km
M1 N1 N14
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
337.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 9 min
Start point
South
End point
the fork
Return: 19 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
249 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R638.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R641.49
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R711.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R717.01
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R842.43
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R846.42
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R938.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R946.06
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,108.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,113.70
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,234.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,244.81
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
32° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
212° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.4631, 27.7671
End coords Destination point
-23.8715, 29.5071
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

381.4 km 4 hrs 9 min
Start S 41
Finish Polokwane N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on South
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Lethae
    0.2 km
  3. Continue slight left onto Lethae
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Ntuthuko
    0.1 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Thwala
    0.4 km
  6. Continue right onto Thwala
    0.4 km
  7. Turn left onto Randfontein Road
    8.5 km
  8. Take the ramp slight left towards N1
    0.0 km
  9. Turn left towards N1
    0.4 km
  10. Merge slight right
    33.7 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  13. Continue straight
    29.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork
    120.9 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 43
Known total R1,242.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 43 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.
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
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
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
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Routes ↩ Polokwane N1 → S 41 S 41 to Johannesburg S 41 to Pretoria S 41 to Cape Town S 41 to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane N1 Pretoria to Polokwane N1 Cape Town to Polokwane N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
191.1 km
Gauteng to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 4 min • 2 hrs 4 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
27.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
63.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
20.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Polokwane N1
06:24 – 17:31
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 7 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 46 min
SunriseDawn break
06:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,594.27
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.63
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R76.28
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,678.18
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin S 41 Start: South -26.46311, 27.76705
Midpoint
191.1 km
Total: 381.4 km
Midpoint 191.1 km
381.4 km 4 hrs 9 min
Destination Polokwane N1 End: the fork -23.87155, 29.50715

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Limpopo
One-way road span 381.4 km
Return-cycle span 762.8 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 9 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 191.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.46311, 27.76705
Midpoint -25.09268, 28.31407
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 S 41 from Polokwane N1? +
S 41 is about 381.4 km from Polokwane N1 by road.
How long does it take from S 41 to Polokwane N1? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 9 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from S 41 to Polokwane N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from S 41 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 S 41 to Polokwane N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R638.47 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R641.49 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R711.24 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R717.01 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from S 41 to Polokwane N1? +
Yes. There are 43 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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

Lethae
From S 41 To Polokwane N1
Ntuthuko
From S 41 To Polokwane N1
Thwala
From S 41 To Polokwane N1
ern Bypass
From S 41 To Polokwane N1
: Johannesburg
From S 41 To Polokwane N1
: Pretoria
From S 41 To Polokwane N1
Polokwane
From S 41 To Polokwane N1
Krugersdorp
From S 41 To Polokwane N1
Polokwane Bypass
From S 41 To Polokwane N1

Route Locations

Start area
S 41, Gauteng
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

Distance comparisons

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About 276.4 km Difference: 105.0 km
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About 372.4 km Difference: 9.0 km
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About 161.5 km Difference: 219.9 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
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