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Distance from Andries Potgieter Boulevard to Polokwane

Andries Potgieter Boulevard to Polokwane is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 385.4 km in roughly 4 hrs 14 min.

N Andries Potgieter Boulevard → Polokwane
Road distance
385.4 km
239.5 mi • 208.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
351.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 14 min
Return: 8 hrs 28 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
4 hrs 14 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 44 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R645.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R648.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R718.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R724.58
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R851.32
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R855.34
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R948.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R956.04
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,120.15
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,125.45
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,247.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,257.94
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Polokwane
18.6°C
Thunderstorm
Feels like Perceived temperature
19.8°C
Day range High / low
H 22° • L 17°
Rain chance Today's probability
98%
Wind 10m wind speed
8 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
Check local taxi rank
Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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385.4 km 4 hrs 14 min
Start Andries Potgieter Boulevard
Finish Polokwane
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Start point
Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Andries Potgieter Boulevard
    1.5 km
  2. Turn right onto Barrage Road
    3.9 km
  3. Take the ramp slight left towards R59
    1.1 km
  4. Merge slight right onto Sybrand van Niekerk Freeway
    55.9 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  6. Continue right onto South Rand Road
    1.0 km
  7. Continue straight onto Rand Airport Road
    1.6 km
  8. Take the ramp slight right towards N12
    0.6 km
  9. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    22.4 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  12. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  15. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    104.7 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left
    2.0 km
  18. Go straight
    2.7 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Grobler Street
    0.0 km
  20. Continue onto Grobler Street
    0.3 km
  21. Keep slight left at the fork onto Grobler Street
    0.1 km
  22. Go straight onto Grobler Street
    1.8 km
  23. Turn left onto Compensatie Street
    0.2 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 42
Known total R1,077.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 42 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 11 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
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
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
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
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
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
193.1 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 7 min • 2 hrs 7 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Andries Potgieter Boulevard → Polokwane
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Andries Potgieter Boulevard, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Polokwane
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Andries Potgieter Boulevard → Polokwane
Andries Potgieter Boulevard Origin postcode
Not available
Polokwane Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
92.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
109.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
13.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Polokwane → Andries Potgieter Boulevard
Andries Potgieter Boulevard ↔ Polokwane
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Andries Potgieter Boulevard -26.72098, 27.86292
Midpoint
193.1 km
Total: 385.4 km
Midpoint 193.1 km
385.4 km 4 hrs 14 min
Destination Polokwane -23.90583, 29.46139

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 385.4 km
Return-cycle span 770.9 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 14 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 6.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 193.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.72098, 27.86292
Midpoint -25.19158, 28.30519
End -23.90583, 29.46139
Destination services

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Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 3 nearby matches around Polokwane
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Polokwane
4
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
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Questions 9
How far is Andries Potgieter Boulevard from Polokwane? +
Andries Potgieter Boulevard is about 385.4 km from Polokwane by road.
How long does it take from Andries Potgieter Boulevard to Polokwane? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Andries Potgieter Boulevard to Polokwane in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Andries Potgieter Boulevard 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 Andries Potgieter Boulevard to Polokwane? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R645.21 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R648.26 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R718.75 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R724.58 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Andries Potgieter Boulevard to Polokwane? +
Yes. There are 42 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

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Route Locations

Start area
Andries Potgieter Boulevard, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Polokwane
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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 92.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 109.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 13.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 223.9 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 230.9 km

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