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Distance from Polokwane to Maseru

Polokwane to Maseru is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 550.5 km in roughly 6 hrs 26 min.

N Polokwane → Maseru
Road distance
550.5 km
342.0 mi • 297.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
443.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 26 min
Return: 12 hrs 53 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 26 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 11 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R921.49
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R925.85
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,026.51
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,034.84
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,215.85
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,221.60
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,354.43
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,365.41
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,599.80
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,607.37
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,782.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,796.59
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 26 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 41 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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550.5 km 6 hrs 26 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Maseru
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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
    242.0 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4: Rustenburg
    2.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Platinum Highway
    166.6 km
  9. Continue straight onto Roos Street
    0.4 km
  10. Continue straight onto Sarel Cilliers Street
    0.3 km
  11. Continue straight onto Hendrik Potgieter Street
    65.7 km
  12. Continue straight onto Church Street
    5.4 km
  13. Go straight
    62.2 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right onto Station Road
    0.1 km
  15. Turn left onto Vryburg Road
    0.5 km
  16. Turn left onto Modiri Molema Street
    0.7 km
  17. Continue straight onto Setlopo Road
    0.3 km
  18. Turn left
    0.2 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 36
Known total R1,375.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 36 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
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
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Swartruggens Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R103.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
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
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
275.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 13 min • 3 hrs 13 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Polokwane → Maseru
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Polokwane
Destination area Arrival
Maseru, North West
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Polokwane → Maseru
Polokwane Origin postcode
Not available
Maseru 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
257.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
274.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
178.0 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Maseru → Polokwane
Polokwane ↔ Maseru
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
275.4 km
Total: 550.5 km
Midpoint 275.4 km
550.5 km 6 hrs 26 min
Destination Maseru -25.87461, 25.64174

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 550.5 km
Return-cycle span 1,100.9 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 26 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 275.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -25.65869, 28.00472
End -25.87461, 25.64174
Destination services

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Service groups 6
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Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Maseru
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Maseru
6
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Maseru
1
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Maseru
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Maseru
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Maseru
6
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Questions 9
How far is Polokwane from Maseru? +
Polokwane is about 550.5 km from Maseru by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Maseru? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 26 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Maseru 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 Maseru? +
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 Maseru? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R921.49 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R925.85 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,026.51 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,034.84 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Maseru? +
Yes. There are 36 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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Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Maseru, North West
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 Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 257.4 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 274.1 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 178.0 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Overlapping province
About 161.5 km Difference: 389.0 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 396.0 km

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