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Distance from Polokwane Bypass to Shie Empire Pretoria

Polokwane Bypass to Shie Empire Pretoria is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 268.0 km in roughly 2 hrs 53 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Polokwane Bypass → Shie Empire Pretoria
Road distance
268.0 km
166.5 mi • 144.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
242.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
7
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 53 min
Return: 5 hrs 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 53 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R448.55
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R450.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R499.67
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R503.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R591.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R594.63
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R659.29
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R664.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R778.73
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R782.41
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R867.49
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R874.52
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Shie Empire Pretoria
16.3°C
Slight rain showers
Feels like Perceived temperature
17.6°C
Day range High / low
H 24° • L 16°
Rain chance Today's probability
58%
Wind 10m wind speed
3 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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268.0 km 2 hrs 53 min
Start Polokwane Bypass
Finish Shie Empire Pretoria
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Polokwane Bypass
    257.8 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R513: Sefako Makgatho Drive
    0.6 km
  3. Keep slight right at the fork towards R513: Sefako Makgatho Drive
    0.0 km
  4. Turn right onto Sefako Makgatho Drive
    8.9 km
  5. Turn left onto Lavender Road
    0.6 km
  6. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  7. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 25
Known total R1,052.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 25 toll points from our database.
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
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
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
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
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
134.2 km
Limpopo to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 26 min • 1 hr 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Limpopo to Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Polokwane Bypass → Shie Empire Pretoria
Limpopo to Gauteng
Start area Origin
Polokwane Bypass, Limpopo
Destination area Arrival
Shie Empire Pretoria, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Polokwane Bypass → Shie Empire Pretoria
Polokwane Bypass Origin postcode
Not available
Shie Empire Pretoria Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Limpopo to Gauteng
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Same province pair
25.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
8.5 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
113.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Shie Empire Pretoria → Polokwane Bypass
Polokwane Bypass ↔ Shie Empire Pretoria
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane Bypass -23.85816, 29.50588
Midpoint
134.2 km
Total: 268.0 km
Midpoint 134.2 km
268.0 km 2 hrs 53 min
Destination Shie Empire Pretoria -25.68201, 28.19329

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Limpopo to Gauteng
One-way road span 268.0 km
Return-cycle span 535.9 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 7
Maneuver density 2.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 134.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.85816, 29.50588
Midpoint -24.64876, 28.59120
End -25.68201, 28.19329
Destination services

Available in Shie Empire Pretoria

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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 Shie Empire Pretoria
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Shie Empire Pretoria
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Shie Empire Pretoria
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Shie Empire Pretoria
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Shie Empire Pretoria
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Shie Empire Pretoria
6
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane Bypass from Shie Empire Pretoria? +
Polokwane Bypass is about 268.0 km from Shie Empire Pretoria by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane Bypass to Shie Empire Pretoria? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane Bypass to Shie Empire Pretoria in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane Bypass to Shie Empire Pretoria? +
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 Polokwane Bypass to Shie Empire Pretoria? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R448.55 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R450.67 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R499.67 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R503.72 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane Bypass to Shie Empire Pretoria? +
Yes. There are 25 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 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 crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

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From Polokwane Bypass To Shie Empire Pretoria

Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane Bypass, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Shie Empire Pretoria, Gauteng
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 Same province pair
About 293.1 km Difference: 25.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 8.5 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 113.5 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 106.4 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 99.3 km Difference: 168.6 km

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