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Distance from Tzaneen to Polokwane Bypass

Tzaneen to Polokwane Bypass is a practical regional trip, covering about 94.6 km in roughly 1 hr 24 min.

N Tzaneen → Polokwane Bypass
Road distance
94.6 km
58.8 mi • 51.1 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
66.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.42×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 24 min
Return: 2 hrs 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 24 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
66.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R158.39
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R159.14
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R176.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R177.87
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R208.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R209.97
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R232.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R234.69
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R274.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R276.28
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R306.32
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R308.80
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Wx Destination weather
Today's outlook for Polokwane Bypass
17.5°C
Thunderstorm
Feels like Perceived temperature
18.8°C
Day range High / low
H 22° • L 17°
Rain chance Today's probability
85%
Wind 10m wind speed
6 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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94.6 km 1 hr 24 min
Start Tzaneen
Finish Polokwane Bypass
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Skirving Street
    0.3 km
  4. Turn left onto Peace Street
    0.9 km
  5. Go straight onto Agatha Street
    7.0 km
  6. Turn left onto Magoebaskloof Road
    65.3 km
  7. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  8. Continue
    15.0 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  10. Continue
    1.4 km
  11. Turn right towards R81
    1.1 km
  12. Continue straight
    1.2 km
  13. Continue straight
    0.9 km
  14. Merge slight right onto Polokwane Bypass
    1.4 km
  15. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
47.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
42 min • 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Tzaneen → Polokwane Bypass
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Tzaneen
Destination area Arrival
Polokwane Bypass, Limpopo
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Tzaneen → Polokwane Bypass
Tzaneen Origin postcode
Not available
Polokwane Bypass Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Polokwane to Mokopane
3 other similar routes
Polokwane to Mokopane Overlapping province
37.9 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
4.7 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
5.6 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Polokwane Bypass → Tzaneen
Tzaneen ↔ Polokwane Bypass
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Tzaneen -23.83194, 30.16111
Midpoint
47.3 km
Total: 94.6 km
Midpoint 47.3 km
94.6 km 1 hr 24 min
Destination Polokwane Bypass -23.85816, 29.50588

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 94.6 km
Return-cycle span 189.2 km
Traversal time 1 hr 24 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 15.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 47.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -23.83194, 30.16111
Midpoint -23.92298, 29.88848
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 8
How far is Tzaneen from Polokwane Bypass? +
Tzaneen is about 94.6 km from Polokwane Bypass by road.
How long does it take from Tzaneen to Polokwane Bypass? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Tzaneen to Polokwane Bypass in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Tzaneen 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 Tzaneen to Polokwane Bypass? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R158.39 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R159.14 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R176.44 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R177.87 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Tzaneen to Polokwane Bypass? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Route Locations

Start area
Tzaneen
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.

Polokwane to Mokopane Overlapping province
About 56.7 km Difference: 37.9 km
Pretoria to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 99.3 km Difference: 4.7 km
Johannesburg to Rustenburg Similar distance
About 100.2 km Difference: 5.6 km
Johannesburg to Pretoria Similar distance
About 53.9 km Difference: 40.7 km
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