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Distance from Huguenot Bypass to Polokwane

Huguenot Bypass to Polokwane is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,655.1 km in roughly 17 hrs 58 min.

N Huguenot Bypass → Polokwane
Road distance
1,655.1 km
1,028.4 mi • 893.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,493.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
17 hrs 58 min
Return: 35 hrs 57 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
17 hrs 58 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 8 planned rest stops
19 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,770.69
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,783.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,086.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,111.51
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,655.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,673.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,072.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,105.47
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,810.22
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,832.98
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R5,358.48
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R5,401.93
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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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1,655.1 km 17 hrs 58 min
Start Huguenot Bypass
Finish Polokwane
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Huguenot Bypass
    0.3 km
  2. Turn right onto E.K. Green
    0.4 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Jan van Riebeeck Drive
    0.6 km
  4. Turn left onto Klein Drakenstein Road
    3.6 km
  5. Turn right onto Sonstraal Road
    0.3 km
  6. Take the ramp left towards N1: Worcester
    0.4 km
  7. Merge slight right
    401.5 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  9. Continue onto Donkin Street
    2.0 km
  10. Continue straight
    917.4 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass
    3.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  13. Continue straight
    29.1 km
  14. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork
    104.7 km
  19. Take the exit ramp slight left
    2.0 km
  20. Go straight
    2.7 km
  21. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Grobler Street
    0.0 km
  22. Continue onto Grobler Street
    0.3 km
  23. Keep slight left at the fork onto Grobler Street
    0.1 km
  24. Go straight onto Grobler Street
    1.8 km
  25. Turn left onto Compensatie Street
    0.2 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 50
Known total R1,667.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 50 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 6 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
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
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
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Huguenot
Road: Road not linked yet
R54.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot
Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
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
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
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 -26.263, 27.976
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
828.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
8 hrs 59 min • 8 hrs 59 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Huguenot Bypass → Polokwane
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Huguenot Bypass, Western Cape
Destination area Arrival
Polokwane
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Huguenot Bypass → Polokwane
Huguenot Bypass Origin postcode
Not available
Polokwane Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Cape Town to George
3 other similar routes
Cape Town to George Overlapping province
1,282.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,362.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,378.7 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Polokwane → Huguenot Bypass
Huguenot Bypass ↔ Polokwane
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Huguenot Bypass -33.72716, 18.97753
Midpoint
828.2 km
Total: 1,655.1 km
Midpoint 828.2 km
1,655.1 km 17 hrs 58 min
Destination Polokwane -23.90583, 29.46139

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,655.1 km
Return-cycle span 3,310.3 km
Traversal time 17 hrs 58 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 828.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.72716, 18.97753
Midpoint -30.06461, 25.78192
End -23.90583, 29.46139
Destination services

Available in Polokwane

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 Huguenot Bypass from Polokwane? +
Huguenot Bypass is about 1,655.1 km from Polokwane by road.
How long does it take from Huguenot Bypass to Polokwane? +
The drive usually takes about 17 hrs 58 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Huguenot Bypass 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 Huguenot Bypass 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 Huguenot Bypass to Polokwane? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,770.69 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,783.80 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R3,086.49 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,111.51 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Huguenot Bypass to Polokwane? +
Yes. There are 50 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

E.K. Green
From Huguenot Bypass To Polokwane
: Worcester
From Huguenot Bypass To Polokwane
: Johannesburg
From Huguenot Bypass To Polokwane
ern Bypass
From Huguenot Bypass To Polokwane
: Pretoria
From Huguenot Bypass To Polokwane
Krugersdorp
From Huguenot Bypass To Polokwane

Route Locations

Start area
Huguenot Bypass, Western Cape
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.

Cape Town to George Overlapping province
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,282.7 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,362.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,378.7 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,416.6 km
East London to Mthatha Similar distance
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,476.6 km

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