Distance from Shell Select 0407 Gauteng to Polokwane

N Shell Select 0407 Gauteng → Polokwane

Road distance

216.1 km

Highway dominant · N1

Shell Select 0407 Gauteng to Polokwane is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 216.1 km in roughly 2 hrs 29 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

203.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.06×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

2 hrs 29 min

Start point

Ngifundise Street

End point

Compensatie Street

Return: 4 hrs 59 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

149 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

86.6 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

2 hrs 44 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R422.59

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R423.06

See more fuel details from Shell Select 0407 Gauteng to Polokwane

🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

37° NE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

217° SW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-25.3757, 28.2595

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 10 °C Shell Select 0407 Gauteng Clear Sky View Forecast → 13 °C Polokwane Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Shell Select 0407 Gauteng → Polokwane

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Car

216.1 km

2 hrs 29 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

216.1 km

~3 hrs 19 min

65 km/h avg

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Shell Select 0407 Gauteng

Finish Polokwane

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Shell Select 0407 Gauteng to Polokwane via N1

National highway N1
Head on Ngifundise Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Mosimegi Street

2.5 km
Turn slight left

0.1 km
Go straight

9.7 km
Turn right

0.8 km
Take the ramp left towards N1

0.7 km
Merge slight right

90.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork

104.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left

2.0 km
Go straight

2.7 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Grobler Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Grobler Street

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Grobler Street

0.1 km
Go straight onto Grobler Street

1.8 km
Turn left onto Compensatie Street

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 12

Known total R679.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.

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

Maubane

Road: Road not linked yet

R33.00

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Maubane

Road: Road not linked yet

R33.00

Sebetiela

Road: Road not linked yet

R24.50

Sebetiela

Road: Road not linked yet

R24.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

108.2 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 14 min • 1 hr 14 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

15.6 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

35.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

11.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

94.2%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Polokwane

06:37 – 17:22

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

11:59

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 44 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

11 hrs 59 min

SunriseDawn break

06:37

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R903.30

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R4.32

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R43.22

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R950.84

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (12)

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 Shell Select 0407 Gauteng Start: Ngifundise Street -25.37571, 28.25947

Midpoint

108.2 km

Total: 216.1 km

Midpoint 108.2 km

216.1 km 2 hrs 29 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 216.1 km

Return-cycle span 432.2 km

Traversal time 2 hrs 29 min

Maneuver count 16

Maneuver density 7.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 108.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.37571, 28.25947

Midpoint -24.55413, 28.70272

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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Questions 9

How far is Shell Select 0407 Gauteng from Polokwane? +

Shell Select 0407 Gauteng is about 216.1 km from Polokwane by road.

How long does it take from Shell Select 0407 Gauteng to Polokwane? +

The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Shell Select 0407 Gauteng to Polokwane in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from Shell Select 0407 Gauteng 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 Shell Select 0407 Gauteng to Polokwane? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R422.59 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R423.06 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R420.88 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R435.66 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Shell Select 0407 Gauteng to Polokwane? +

Yes. There are 12 tollgates 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Distance from Shell Select 0407 Gauteng to Polokwane

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