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Distance from Emalahleni to Polokwane

Emalahleni to Polokwane is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 296.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 50 min.

N Emalahleni → Polokwane
Road distance
296.4 km
184.2 mi • 160.0 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
220.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.34×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 50 min
Return: 7 hrs 40 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 50 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 5 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R496.11
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R498.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R552.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R557.14
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R654.59
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R657.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R729.20
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R735.11
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R861.30
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R865.38
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R959.47
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R967.25
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Polokwane
17.2°C
Mainly clear
Feels like Perceived temperature
19.3°C
Day range High / low
H 27° • L 17°
Rain chance Today's probability
55%
Wind 10m wind speed
1 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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296.4 km 3 hrs 50 min
Start Emalahleni
Finish Polokwane
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Eadie Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right
    3.3 km
  4. Turn slight left
    51.0 km
  5. Turn right
    52.6 km
  6. Turn right
    4.4 km
  7. Turn left onto Hereford Street
    115.6 km
  8. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Drive
    19.3 km
  9. Take the ramp straight
    1.0 km
  10. Merge slight right
    41.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left
    2.0 km
  12. Go straight
    2.7 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Grobler Street
    0.0 km
  14. Continue onto Grobler Street
    0.3 km
  15. Keep slight left at the fork onto Grobler Street
    0.1 km
  16. Go straight onto Grobler Street
    1.8 km
  17. Turn left onto Compensatie Street
    0.2 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 6
Known total R367.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 6 toll points from our database.
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
148.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 55 min • 1 hr 55 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Emalahleni → Polokwane
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Emalahleni
Destination area Arrival
Polokwane
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Emalahleni → Polokwane
Emalahleni 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 Similar distance
3.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
20.0 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
141.9 km
Rev Related route set
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Polokwane → Emalahleni
Emalahleni ↔ Polokwane
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Emalahleni -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint
148.4 km
Total: 296.4 km
Midpoint 148.4 km
296.4 km 3 hrs 50 min
Destination Polokwane -23.90583, 29.46139

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 296.4 km
Return-cycle span 592.7 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 50 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 6.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 148.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.87624, 29.21000
Midpoint -24.92844, 29.21348
End -23.90583, 29.46139
Destination services

Available in Polokwane

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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
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 Emalahleni from Polokwane? +
Emalahleni is about 296.4 km from Polokwane by road.
How long does it take from Emalahleni to Polokwane? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 50 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Emalahleni to Polokwane in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Emalahleni 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 Emalahleni to Polokwane? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R496.11 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R498.46 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R552.66 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R557.14 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Emalahleni to Polokwane? +
Yes. There are 6 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. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Emalahleni
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 Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 3.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 20.0 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 141.9 km
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