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Distance from Polokwane to Bergen

Polokwane to Bergen is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,384.0 km in roughly 15 hrs 26 min.

N Polokwane → Bergen
Road distance
1,384.0 km
860.0 mi • 747.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,183.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
33
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 26 min
Return: 30 hrs 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
15 hrs 26 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,316.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,327.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,580.83
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,601.75
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,056.84
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,071.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,405.26
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,432.87
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R4,022.16
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R4,041.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,480.60
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,516.93
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Bergen
17.6°C
Clear sky
Feels like Perceived temperature
14.2°C
Day range High / low
H 22° • L 15°
Rain chance Today's probability
0%
Wind 10m wind speed
18 km/h
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,384.0 km 15 hrs 26 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Bergen
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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. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    603.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  15. Merge slight right
    94.0 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N10
    0.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    94.4 km
  18. Turn right onto J.A. Calata Street
    0.6 km
  19. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    0.5 km
  20. Turn right onto Hospital Street
    194.7 km
  21. Merge slight right
    45.7 km
  22. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M4
    0.3 km
  23. Keep slight right at the fork towards N2
    0.2 km
  24. Merge slight right
    8.0 km
  25. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R102: Cape Road
    0.4 km
  26. Go straight onto Cape Road
    0.1 km
  27. Turn slight left onto Kragga Kamma Road towards M15: Kragga Kamma Road
    3.1 km
  28. Turn slight left onto Vitry Avenue
    0.4 km
  29. Turn left onto Luneville Road
    0.8 km
  30. Turn right onto Marne Avenue
    0.3 km
  31. Turn left
    0.1 km
  32. Turn right
    0.1 km
  33. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 46
Known total R1,503.50
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 46 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
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 -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
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
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
693.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 43 min • 7 hrs 43 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Polokwane → Bergen
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Polokwane
Destination area Arrival
Bergen, Eastern Cape
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Polokwane → Bergen
Polokwane Origin postcode
Not available
Bergen 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 Similar distance
1,011.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
1,090.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
1,107.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Bergen → Polokwane
Polokwane ↔ Bergen
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
693.2 km
Total: 1,384.0 km
Midpoint 693.2 km
1,384.0 km 15 hrs 26 min
Destination Bergen -33.97150, 25.51475

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,384.0 km
Return-cycle span 2,767.9 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 26 min
Maneuver count 33
Maneuver density 2.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 693.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -28.97287, 26.31283
End -33.97150, 25.51475
Destination services

Available in Bergen

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 Bergen
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Bergen
2
Nearby category Banks Top 5 nearby matches around Bergen
5
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Bergen
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Bergen
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 2 nearby matches around Bergen
2
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane from Bergen? +
Polokwane is about 1,384.0 km from Bergen by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Bergen? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Bergen 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 Polokwane to Bergen? +
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 Bergen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,316.77 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,327.73 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,580.83 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,601.75 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Bergen? +
Yes. There are 46 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

Polokwane Bypass
From Polokwane To Bergen
: Johannesburg
From Polokwane To Bergen
: Soweto
From Polokwane To Bergen
Kimberley
From Polokwane To Bergen
Bloemfontein
From Polokwane To Bergen
ern Bypass
From Polokwane To Bergen
: Port Elizabeth
From Polokwane To Bergen
: Cradock
From Polokwane To Bergen
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
From Polokwane To Bergen

Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bergen, Eastern Cape
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 Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 1,011.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 1,090.9 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 1,107.6 km
Gqeberha to East London Overlapping province
About 238.6 km Difference: 1,145.4 km
East London to Mthatha Overlapping province
About 178.6 km Difference: 1,205.4 km

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