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Distance from Ventersdorp to Polokwane Bypass

N Ventersdorp → Polokwane Bypass
Road distance
439.5 km
N14
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
384.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 52 min
Start point
Voortrekker Street
End point
the fork
Return: 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
292 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 22 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R839.26
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R842.74
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,022.17
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,028.50
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,107.35
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,111.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,348.70
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,357.05
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,457.05
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,463.09
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,774.61
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,785.60
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
45° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
225° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.3165, 26.8227
End coords Destination point
-23.8582, 29.5059
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Ventersdorp to Polokwane Bypass is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 439.5 km in roughly 4 hrs 52 min.
Travel modes
Ventersdorp → Polokwane Bypass
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Car
439.5 km
4 hrs 52 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
439.5 km
~6 hrs 45 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
440 km
↑ 2 hrs faster
Flight time
52 min
With airport
~2 hrs 52 min
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439.5 km 4 hrs 52 min
Start Ventersdorp
Finish Polokwane Bypass
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Voortrekker Street
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Van Riebeeck Street
    0.4 km
  3. Turn right onto Hendrik Potgieter Street
    1.5 km
  4. Take the ramp slight left towards N14: Coligny
    0.6 km
  5. Turn left
    98.6 km
  6. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.7 km
  7. Continue left
    10.2 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork
    205.1 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    122.4 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 31
Known total R1,077.00
Main toll road N14
This route includes 31 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N14. 3 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
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
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
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
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
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
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Routes ↩ Polokwane Bypass → Ventersdorp Ventersdorp to Johannesburg Ventersdorp to Pretoria Ventersdorp to Cape Town Ventersdorp to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Bypass Pretoria to Polokwane Bypass Cape Town to Polokwane Bypass
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
220.0 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 26 min • 2 hrs 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
31.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
73.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Polokwane Bypass
06:28 – 17:28
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 16 min
SunriseDawn break
06:28
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,837.24
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.79
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R87.91
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,933.94
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (4)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ventersdorp Start: Voortrekker Street -26.31647, 26.82273
Midpoint
220.0 km
Total: 439.5 km
Midpoint 220.0 km
439.5 km 4 hrs 52 min
Destination Polokwane Bypass End: the fork -23.85816, 29.50588

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 439.5 km
Return-cycle span 879.1 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 2.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 220.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.31647, 26.82273
Midpoint -25.33864, 28.29762
End -23.85816, 29.50588
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 Bypass
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Polokwane Bypass
1
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass
4
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Questions 9
How far is Ventersdorp from Polokwane Bypass? +
Ventersdorp is about 439.5 km from Polokwane Bypass by road.
How long does it take from Ventersdorp to Polokwane Bypass? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ventersdorp to Polokwane Bypass in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ventersdorp to Polokwane Bypass? +
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 Ventersdorp to Polokwane Bypass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R839.26 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R842.74 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,022.17 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,028.50 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ventersdorp to Polokwane Bypass? +
Yes. There are 31 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Coligny
From Ventersdorp To Polokwane Bypass
Krugersdorp
From Ventersdorp To Polokwane Bypass

Route Locations

Start area
Ventersdorp
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Polokwane Bypass, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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