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Distance from Polokwane to D3647

Polokwane to D3647 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 201.0 km in roughly 2 hrs 35 min.

N Polokwane → D3647
Road distance
201.0 km
124.9 mi • 108.5 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
171.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 35 min
Return: 5 hrs 10 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 35 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 50 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R336.44
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R338.03
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R374.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R377.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R443.92
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R446.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R494.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R498.52
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R584.10
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R586.86
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R650.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R655.95
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for D3647
16.4°C
Slight rain
Feels like Perceived temperature
15.6°C
Day range High / low
H 19° • L 16°
Rain chance Today's probability
100%
Wind 10m wind speed
16 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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201.0 km 2 hrs 35 min
Start Polokwane
Finish D3647
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Compensatie Street
    0.2 km
  2. Turn left onto Grobler Street
    1.8 km
  3. Turn left onto Munnik Avenue
    4.1 km
  4. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Louis Trichardt
    0.9 km
  5. Merge slight right onto Polokwane Bypass
    77.7 km
  6. Turn right
    100.5 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  8. Continue
    4.0 km
  9. Turn left
    11.7 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 1
Known total R63.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 1 toll point from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
100.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 17 min • 1 hr 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Polokwane → D3647
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Polokwane
Destination area Arrival
D3647, Limpopo
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Polokwane → D3647
Polokwane Origin postcode
Not available
D3647 Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Mbombela to Middelburg
3 other similar routes
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
46.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
92.1 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
39.5 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
D3647 → Polokwane
Polokwane ↔ D3647
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
100.6 km
Total: 201.0 km
Midpoint 100.6 km
201.0 km 2 hrs 35 min
Destination D3647 -22.95668, 30.79180

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 201.0 km
Return-cycle span 402.0 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 35 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 5.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 100.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -23.21302, 29.97536
End -22.95668, 30.79180
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane from D3647? +
Polokwane is about 201.0 km from D3647 by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to D3647? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 35 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to D3647 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane to D3647? +
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 D3647? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R336.44 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R338.03 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R374.79 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R377.83 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to D3647? +
Yes. There is 1 tollgate 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 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Louis Trichardt
From Polokwane To D3647
Polokwane Bypass
From Polokwane To D3647

Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
D3647, Limpopo
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.

Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 46.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 92.1 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 39.5 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 75.4 km
Polokwane to Mokopane Overlapping province
About 56.7 km Difference: 144.3 km

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