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Distance from Polokwane to Shie Empire Pretoria

Polokwane to Shie Empire Pretoria is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 260.9 km in roughly 2 hrs 52 min.

N Polokwane → Shie Empire Pretoria
Road distance
260.9 km
162.1 mi • 140.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
235.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 52 min
Return: 5 hrs 44 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 52 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R436.77
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R438.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R486.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R490.50
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R576.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R579.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R641.98
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R647.19
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R758.28
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R761.87
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R844.71
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R851.56
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
2 hrs 52 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 7 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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260.9 km 2 hrs 52 min
Start Polokwane
Finish Shie Empire Pretoria
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Destination
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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
    247.1 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R513: Sefako Makgatho Drive
    0.6 km
  8. Keep slight right at the fork towards R513: Sefako Makgatho Drive
    0.0 km
  9. Turn right onto Sefako Makgatho Drive
    8.9 km
  10. Turn left onto Lavender Road
    0.6 km
  11. Turn slight right
    0.1 km
  12. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 25
Known total R1,052.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 25 toll points from our database.
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
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
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
130.7 km
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
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Polokwane → Shie Empire Pretoria
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Polokwane
Destination area Arrival
Shie Empire Pretoria, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Polokwane → Shie Empire Pretoria
Polokwane Origin postcode
Not available
Shie Empire Pretoria Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
15.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
32.1 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
106.4 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Shie Empire Pretoria → Polokwane
Polokwane ↔ Shie Empire Pretoria
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Polokwane -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint
130.7 km
Total: 260.9 km
Midpoint 130.7 km
260.9 km 2 hrs 52 min
Destination Shie Empire Pretoria -25.68201, 28.19329

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 260.9 km
Return-cycle span 521.8 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 130.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.90583, 29.46139
Midpoint -24.67158, 28.56699
End -25.68201, 28.19329
Destination services

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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
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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 from Shie Empire Pretoria? +
Polokwane is about 260.9 km from Shie Empire Pretoria by road.
How long does it take from Polokwane to Shie Empire Pretoria? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Polokwane to Shie Empire Pretoria in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Polokwane 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 to Shie Empire Pretoria? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R436.77 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R438.84 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R486.55 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R490.50 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Polokwane to Shie Empire Pretoria? +
Yes. There are 25 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 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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Polokwane Bypass
From Polokwane To Shie Empire Pretoria
Cullinan
From Polokwane To Shie Empire Pretoria

Route Locations

Start area
Polokwane
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.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 15.5 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 32.1 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 106.4 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 99.4 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 99.3 km Difference: 161.6 km

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