Distance from Sunnydale to Polokwane

Directions from Sunnydale to Polokwane via N2 and N1 and N14

National highway route N2N1N14
Directions from Sunnydale to Polokwane via M3 and M5 and M1

Metro arterial routes M3M5M1
Head on Kommetjie Road

0.2 km
Continue make a U-turn onto Kommetjie Road

0.8 km
Turn left onto Ou Kaapse Weg

11.5 km
Turn right onto Steenberg Road

1.3 km
Take the ramp slight left towards M3: Cape Town

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto Simon van der Stel Freeway

8.5 km
Continue straight onto Edinburgh Drive

2.5 km
Continue straight onto Paradise Road

0.6 km
Continue straight onto Union Avenue

2.0 km
Continue straight onto Rhodes Drive

1.9 km
Take the exit ramp slight right towards N2: Cape Town International Airport

0.2 km
Turn left towards N2: Cape Town International Airport

0.4 km
Merge slight left onto Settlers Way

1.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M5 North: Milnerton

0.4 km
Merge slight right onto Black River Parkway

2.3 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Paarl

1.3 km
Merge slight right

456.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

2.0 km
Continue straight

917.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass

3.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg

0.7 km
Continue straight

29.1 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 48

Known total R1,597.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 48 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

e-Toll Ivusi

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Ihobe

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Gantry TG001

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

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

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

e-Toll Sunbird

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Pikoko

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Stormvoël

Road: Road not linked yet

R12.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Sebetiela

Road: Road not linked yet

R24.50

Stormvoël

Road: Road not linked yet

R12.50

Sebetiela

Road: Road not linked yet

R24.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

870.8 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

9 hrs 29 min • 9 hrs 29 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

125.3 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

289.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

94.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Polokwane

06:40 – 17:21

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:01

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 41 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

8 hrs 46 min

SunriseDawn break

06:40

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R7,274.17

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R34.80

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R348.05

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R7,657.02

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Very High (39)

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 Sunnydale Start: Kommetjie Road -34.13056, 18.38806

Midpoint

870.8 km

Total: 1740.2 km

Midpoint 870.8 km

1740.2 km 1139 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 1740.2 km

Return-cycle span 3480.4 km

Traversal time 1139 min

Maneuver count 36

Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 870.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.13056, 18.38806

Midpoint -30.41736, 25.64852

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 Sunnydale from Polokwane? +

Sunnydale is about 1740.2 km from Polokwane by road.

How long does it take from Sunnydale to Polokwane? +

The drive usually takes about 1139 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R3,502.04 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R3,515.83 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,498.28 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,666.18 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Sunnydale to Polokwane? +

Yes. There are 48 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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Distance from Sunnydale to Polokwane

Places from Sunnydale to Polokwane

Quickshop

Mugg & Bean

Shell Select

Shell Select

Bean There Coffee Company

Quickshop

Bar Ber Black Sheep

Shell

Shell Select

Polfyntjie tuisnywerhein home industry

Sungardens Coffee Shop

Bonjour

Bonjour

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

Office of the Premier