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Distance from Polokwane to Absa Bradford Road

Polokwane to Absa Bradford Road is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 318.1 km in roughly 3 hrs 27 min.

N Polokwane → Absa Bradford Road
Road distance
318.1 km
197.7 mi • 171.7 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
287.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 27 min
Return: 6 hrs 55 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
3 hrs 27 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
91.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R532.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R535.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R593.24
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R598.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R702.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R705.99
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R782.75
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R789.10
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R924.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R928.93
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,029.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,038.29
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Absa Bradford Road
15.1°C
Overcast
Feels like Perceived temperature
15.0°C
Day range High / low
H 19° • L 14°
Rain chance Today's probability
78%
Wind 10m wind speed
9 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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318.1 km 3 hrs 27 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Absa Bradford Road
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Compensatie Street
    0.4 km
  2. Turn right onto Thabo Mbeki Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto Dorp Street
    2.2 km
  4. Continue straight onto Silicon Road
    0.5 km
  5. Take the ramp slight left
    0.4 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Polokwane Bypass
    274.3 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  8. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    16.0 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Bedfordview
    0.5 km
  13. Turn left onto Thabo Mbeki Road
    0.5 km
  14. Turn left
    0.0 km
  15. Turn left onto Kloof Road
    1.1 km
  16. Continue straight onto Smith Road
    0.1 km
  17. Turn left onto Arbroath Road
    0.1 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Arbroath Road
    0.0 km
  19. Continue onto Arbroath Road
    0.1 km
  20. Turn right
    0.3 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 41
Known total R1,077.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 41 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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 Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
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
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
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
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
159.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 43 min • 1 hr 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Polokwane → Absa Bradford Road
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Polokwane
Destination area Arrival
Absa Bradford Road, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Polokwane → Absa Bradford Road
Polokwane Origin postcode
Not available
Absa Bradford Road 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
25.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
41.7 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
163.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Absa Bradford Road → Polokwane
Polokwane ↔ Absa Bradford Road
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
159.4 km
Total: 318.1 km
Midpoint 159.4 km
318.1 km 3 hrs 27 min
Destination Absa Bradford Road -26.18875, 28.12180

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 318.1 km
Return-cycle span 636.3 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 27 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 6.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 159.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -24.86803, 28.39058
End -26.18875, 28.12180
Destination services

Available in Absa Bradford Road

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Absa Bradford Road
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Absa Bradford Road
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Absa Bradford Road
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Absa Bradford Road
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Absa Bradford Road
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Absa Bradford Road
1
  • Clicks
    Thabo Mbeki Road, Germiston, 2008
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane from Absa Bradford Road? +
Polokwane is about 318.1 km from Absa Bradford Road by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Absa Bradford Road? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 27 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Absa Bradford Road in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane to Absa Bradford Road? +
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 to Absa Bradford Road? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R532.54 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R535.06 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R593.24 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R598.05 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Absa Bradford Road? +
Yes. There are 41 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 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

Polokwane Bypass
From Polokwane To Absa Bradford Road
: Johannesburg
From Polokwane To Absa Bradford Road
: Germiston
From Polokwane To Absa Bradford Road
Durban
From Polokwane To Absa Bradford Road
Roodepoort
From Polokwane To Absa Bradford Road
Bloemfontein
From Polokwane To Absa Bradford Road
ern Bypass
From Polokwane To Absa Bradford Road
Bedfordview
From Polokwane To Absa Bradford Road
Malvern
From Polokwane To Absa Bradford Road

Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Absa Bradford Road, 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 Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 25.1 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 41.7 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 163.6 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 156.6 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 99.3 km Difference: 218.8 km

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