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Distance from Shell Polokwane 0728 Limpopo to Worcester

Shell Polokwane 0728 Limpopo to Worcester is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,553.2 km in roughly 16 hrs 48 min.

N Shell Polokwane 0728 Limpopo → Worcester
Road distance
1,553.2 km
965.1 mi • 838.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,403.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
16 hrs 48 min
Return: 33 hrs 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
16 hrs 48 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
18 hrs 48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,600.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,612.32
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,896.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,919.85
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,430.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,446.82
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,821.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,852.58
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,513.93
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,535.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,028.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,069.19
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16 hrs 48 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
17 hrs 3 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,553.2 km 16 hrs 48 min
Start Shell Polokwane 0728 Limpopo
Finish Worcester
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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    0.7 km
  3. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Drive
    0.6 km
  4. Turn left onto Van Riebeeck Road
    5.3 km
  5. Continue straight
    0.5 km
  6. Turn slight right towards N1
    0.6 km
  7. Continue straight
    0.5 km
  8. Merge slight right
    215.4 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  11. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Donkin Street
    353.2 km
  18. Turn left onto High Street
    3.1 km
  19. Turn left onto Baring Street
    0.2 km
  20. Turn right onto Russell Street
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 44
Known total R1,454.50
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.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
e-Toll Gantry TG001
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
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
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
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
777.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 24 min • 8 hrs 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Shell Polokwane 0728 Limpopo → Worcester
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Shell Polokwane 0728 Limpopo, Limpopo
Destination area Arrival
Worcester
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Shell Polokwane 0728 Limpopo → Worcester
Shell Polokwane 0728 Limpopo Origin postcode
Not available
Worcester Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Similar distance
1,180.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
1,260.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,276.8 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Worcester → Shell Polokwane 0728 Limpopo
Shell Polokwane 0728 Limpopo ↔ Worcester
Route atlas

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Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Shell Polokwane 0728 Limpopo -24.17906, 29.00744
Midpoint
777.3 km
Total: 1,553.2 km
Midpoint 777.3 km
1,553.2 km 16 hrs 48 min
Destination Worcester -33.64624, 19.44593

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,553.2 km
Return-cycle span 3,106.4 km
Traversal time 16 hrs 48 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 1.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 777.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.17906, 29.00744
Midpoint -30.06762, 25.78064
End -33.64624, 19.44593
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Worcester
1

  • 100 Albatros Street, Avian Park, Worcester, 6850
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Worcester
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Worcester
3
  • Spar
    72 High Street, Worcester, 6850
  • Checkers
    Worcester, 6850, Western Cape
  • Pick n Pay
    113 Mountain Mill Drive, Worcester, 6850, Western Cape
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Worcester
1
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Questions 9
How far is Shell Polokwane 0728 Limpopo from Worcester? +
Shell Polokwane 0728 Limpopo is about 1,553.2 km from Worcester by road.
How long does it take from Shell Polokwane 0728 Limpopo to Worcester? +
The drive usually takes about 16 hrs 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Shell Polokwane 0728 Limpopo to Worcester 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 Shell Polokwane 0728 Limpopo to Worcester? +
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 Shell Polokwane 0728 Limpopo to Worcester? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,600.02 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,612.32 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,896.37 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,919.85 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Shell Polokwane 0728 Limpopo to Worcester? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg
From Shell Polokwane 0728 Limpopo To Worcester
: Soweto
From Shell Polokwane 0728 Limpopo To Worcester
Kimberley
From Shell Polokwane 0728 Limpopo To Worcester
Bloemfontein
From Shell Polokwane 0728 Limpopo To Worcester
ern Bypass
From Shell Polokwane 0728 Limpopo To Worcester
: Cape Town
From Shell Polokwane 0728 Limpopo To Worcester

Route Locations

Start area
Shell Polokwane 0728 Limpopo, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Worcester
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 Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,180.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,260.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,276.8 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,314.6 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 1,391.7 km

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