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Distance from Shie Empire Pretoria to Polokwane Bypass

Shie Empire Pretoria to Polokwane Bypass is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 267.1 km in roughly 2 hrs 53 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Shie Empire Pretoria → Polokwane Bypass
Road distance
267.1 km
165.9 mi • 144.2 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
242.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
11
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 53 min
Return: 5 hrs 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
2 hrs 53 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R447.07
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R449.19
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R498.03
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R502.07
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R589.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R592.68
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R657.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R662.45
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R776.17
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R779.84
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R864.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R871.65
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Polokwane Bypass
16.9°C
Partly cloudy
Feels like Perceived temperature
18.9°C
Day range High / low
H 27° • L 17°
Rain chance Today's probability
50%
Wind 10m wind speed
1 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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267.1 km 2 hrs 53 min
Start Shie Empire Pretoria
Finish Polokwane Bypass
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.2 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Lavender Road West towards Hammanskraal
    0.7 km
  3. Continue left onto Lavender Road
    2.7 km
  4. Turn right onto Linvelt Road
    1.0 km
  5. Turn left
    2.0 km
  6. Turn right towards N4: eMalahleni
    0.7 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Platinum Highway
    5.8 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Polokwane
    1.5 km
  9. Merge slight right
    130.1 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    122.4 km
  11. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 28
Known total R1,122.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 28 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Doornpoort Plaza
Road: N4 Bakwena corridor
R20.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Hammanskraal
Road: Road not linked yet
R35.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
133.8 km
Gauteng to Limpopo
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
Gauteng to Limpopo
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Shie Empire Pretoria → Polokwane Bypass
Gauteng to Limpopo
Start area Origin
Shie Empire Pretoria, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Polokwane Bypass, Limpopo
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Shie Empire Pretoria → Polokwane Bypass
Shie Empire Pretoria Origin postcode
Not available
Polokwane Bypass Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Gauteng to Limpopo
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Same province pair
26.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
9.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
105.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Polokwane Bypass → Shie Empire Pretoria
Shie Empire Pretoria ↔ Polokwane Bypass
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Shie Empire Pretoria -25.68201, 28.19329
Midpoint
133.8 km
Total: 267.1 km
Midpoint 133.8 km
267.1 km 2 hrs 53 min
Destination Polokwane Bypass -23.85816, 29.50588

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Limpopo
One-way road span 267.1 km
Return-cycle span 534.1 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 53 min
Maneuver count 11
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 133.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.68201, 28.19329
Midpoint -24.64596, 28.59398
End -23.85816, 29.50588
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 Polokwane Bypass
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Polokwane Bypass
1
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Polokwane Bypass
4
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Questions 9
How far is Shie Empire Pretoria from Polokwane Bypass? +
Shie Empire Pretoria is about 267.1 km from Polokwane Bypass by road.
How long does it take from Shie Empire Pretoria to Polokwane Bypass? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Shie Empire Pretoria to Polokwane Bypass in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Shie Empire Pretoria to Polokwane Bypass? +
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 Shie Empire Pretoria to Polokwane Bypass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R447.07 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R449.19 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R498.03 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R502.07 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Shie Empire Pretoria to Polokwane Bypass? +
Yes. There are 28 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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 crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Hammanskraal
From Shie Empire Pretoria To Polokwane Bypass
: eMalahleni
From Shie Empire Pretoria To Polokwane Bypass
Polokwane
From Shie Empire Pretoria To Polokwane Bypass

Route Locations

Start area
Shie Empire Pretoria, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Polokwane Bypass, 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.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Same province pair
About 293.1 km Difference: 26.0 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 9.3 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 105.6 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 112.6 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Overlapping province
About 99.3 km Difference: 167.8 km

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