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Distance from Kwadabeka to Polokwane

Kwadabeka to Polokwane is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 868.4 km in roughly 9 hrs 45 min.

N Kwadabeka → Polokwane
Road distance
868.4 km
539.6 mi • 468.8 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
668.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.30×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 45 min
Return: 19 hrs 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
9 hrs 45 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 45 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,453.68
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,460.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,619.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,632.50
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,918.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,927.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,136.66
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,153.99
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,523.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,535.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,811.40
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,834.19
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
9 hrs 45 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
10 hrs 0 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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868.4 km 9 hrs 45 min
Start Kwadabeka
Finish Polokwane
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Santi Place
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Uhuru Drive
    1.1 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left onto Khululeka Drive
    0.5 km
  4. Turn right onto Zazi Road
    0.5 km
  5. Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
    0.4 km
  6. Go straight onto Dinkelman Road
    1.9 km
  7. Continue straight onto Otto Volek Road
    1.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Otto Volek Road
    0.3 km
  9. Turn right towards M19
    0.3 km
  10. Continue slight left
    2.1 km
  11. Continue straight onto M7 Route
    1.7 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N3: Pietermaritzburg
    1.3 km
  13. Merge slight left
    5.5 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork
    221.7 km
  15. Continue straight
    251.4 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork
    81.1 km
  17. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  19. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  20. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  21. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  22. Merge slight right
    162.7 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork
    104.7 km
  24. Take the exit ramp slight left
    2.0 km
  25. Go straight
    2.7 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Grobler Street
    0.0 km
  27. Continue onto Grobler Street
    0.3 km
  28. Keep slight left at the fork onto Grobler Street
    0.1 km
  29. Go straight onto Grobler Street
    1.8 km
  30. Turn left onto Compensatie Street
    0.2 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 68
Known total R2,452.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 68 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 13 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
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
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
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
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
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
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Mariannhill Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
434.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 52 min • 4 hrs 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Kwadabeka → Polokwane
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Kwadabeka
Destination area Arrival
Polokwane
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Kwadabeka → Polokwane
Kwadabeka 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
575.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
592.0 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
495.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Polokwane → Kwadabeka
Kwadabeka ↔ Polokwane
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Kwadabeka -29.77583, 30.90861
Midpoint
434.9 km
Total: 868.4 km
Midpoint 434.9 km
868.4 km 9 hrs 45 min
Destination Polokwane -23.90583, 29.46139

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 868.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,736.8 km
Traversal time 9 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 434.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.77583, 30.90861
Midpoint -27.09822, 28.66308
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 Kwadabeka from Polokwane? +
Kwadabeka is about 868.4 km from Polokwane by road.
How long does it take from Kwadabeka to Polokwane? +
The drive usually takes about 9 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Kwadabeka 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 Kwadabeka 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 Kwadabeka to Polokwane? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,453.68 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,460.56 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,619.37 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,632.50 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Kwadabeka to Polokwane? +
Yes. There are 68 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

Santi Place
From Kwadabeka To Polokwane
: Pietermaritzburg
From Kwadabeka To Polokwane
: Pretoria
From Kwadabeka To Polokwane
Johannesburg
From Kwadabeka To Polokwane
Krugersdorp
From Kwadabeka To Polokwane

Route Locations

Start area
Kwadabeka
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

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Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
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Cape Town to George Similar distance
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About 154.5 km Difference: 713.9 km

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