Distance from Split to Polokwane

N Split → Polokwane

Road distance

613.8 km

Highway dominant · N1 / N14 / N3

Split to Polokwane is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 613.8 km in roughly 7 hrs 3 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

509.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.20×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

7 hrs 3 min

End point

Compensatie Street

Return: 14 hrs 6 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

423 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

87.0 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 48 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.16 / litre

R1,200.28

95 Petrol R27.19 / litre

R1,201.60

See more fuel details from Split to Polokwane

🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

3° N

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

183° S

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-28.4811, 29.1642

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 4 °C Split Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 8 °C Polokwane Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Split → Polokwane

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Car

613.8 km

7 hrs 3 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

613.8 km

~9 hrs 26 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 176 km to Pietermaritzburg Airport
✈ PZB → JNB → PTG (1 hr 18 min)
↑ Slightly faster than driving · Search →

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Places from Split to Polokwane

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Hotel Past halfway

Protea Hotel Pretoria Loftus Park

416 Kirkness Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0007 317 km from start

"Protea Hotel Pretoria Loftus Park is a modern city hotel in Arcadia, Pretoria, a…"

B 317 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Split

Finish Polokwane

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Split to Polokwane via N3 and N1 and N14

National highway route N3N1N14
Head on Bezuidenhout's Pass

7.4 km
Turn left

3.8 km
Turn right

3.8 km
At the end of the road, turn right

9.9 km
At the end of the road, turn right

8.5 km
Turn right

2.5 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards Wilgepark

0.3 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards Harrismith

0.1 km
Go straight onto Cloete Street

1.2 km
Turn left onto McKechnie Street

0.2 km
Turn right onto Piet Retief Street

0.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Warden Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Warden Street

1.4 km
Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Johannesburg

0.7 km
Merge slight right

195.1 km
Keep slight right at the fork

81.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1

0.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria

1.5 km
Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway

18.6 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria

0.5 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria

1.6 km
Merge slight right

162.7 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 54

Known total R1,755.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 54 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 13 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

e-Toll Gantry TG001

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107

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

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Wilge

Road: 169

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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

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 -26.245, 28.135

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Stormvoël

Road: Road not linked yet

R12.50

Murrayhill

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

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

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

307.6 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 31 min • 3 hrs 31 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

44.2 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

102.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

33.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.96

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

83%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Polokwane

06:38 – 17:21

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:00

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 43 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

14 hrs 37 min

SunriseDawn break

06:38

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,565.64

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R12.28

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R122.76

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,700.67

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (30)

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 Split -28.48114, 29.16421

Midpoint

307.6 km

Total: 613.8 km

Midpoint 307.6 km

613.8 km 7 hrs 3 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 613.8 km

Return-cycle span 1,227.6 km

Traversal time 7 hrs 3 min

Maneuver count 31

Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 307.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.48114, 29.16421

Midpoint -26.13040, 28.13420

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 Split from Polokwane? +

Split is about 613.8 km from Polokwane by road.

How long does it take from Split to Polokwane? +

The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 3 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Split 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 Split 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 Split to Polokwane? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,200.28 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,201.60 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,195.41 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,237.40 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Split to Polokwane? +

Yes. There are 54 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

Bezuidenhout's Pass

From Split To Polokwane

Wilgepark

From Split To Polokwane

Harrismith

From Split To Polokwane

: Johannesburg

From Split To Polokwane

: Pretoria

From Split To Polokwane

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From Split To Polokwane

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Distance from Split to Polokwane

Places from Split to Polokwane

Bonjour

Fournos Bakery

Charlie Catue

Fat Cake City

Shell

Shell

Shell Select

Polfyntjie tuisnywerhein home industry

Sungardens Coffee Shop

Bonjour

Bonjour

Shell Select

Shell Select

Quickshop

Shoprite

Shell Select

Shell Select

Shell Select

JBB Meat & Takeaway

Pietersburg Comprehensive School

FNB

Mahindra

Tops

Checkers

Spar

PEP Cell

Betting World

Human Rights Commission

Department of Home Affairs

Ladies Delite

Milano Clothing & Footwear

Wonder Linen

OK Furniture

Westvaal Polokwane Pre-Owned Vehicles

Bradlows

LiquorShop Shoprite

Shoprite

Standard Bank

Capitec Bank

Ultra Dry Cleaner

Westvaal Polokwane

GWM

FNB

Standard Bank

Roots Butchery

Capitec Bank

BB Used

Quickshop

Roads Agency Limpopo

InspectaCar

Mr. Dex

Department of Education

Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology

Shoprite

Office of the Premier

Taberna Dei Moederkampus

Mr Price

OK Furniture

Provincial Treasury

Polokwane Labour Centre

Dada's World Of Hardware

Mica Hardware

Eurotent

Jeppe Education Center

PEP

Pick n Pay

Fair Price

PEP

BestDrive

BB Polokwane Nissan

Furnmart

Rosebank College

Capitec Bank

JAM

Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology

FNB

United Meat @ Chicken

Stepping Stones