Cost to drive from Polokwane to Bloemfontein
Toll fees effective 1 March 2026 · Fuel: R23.36/L inland (updated 2026-04-01)
Multi-leg route · via Pretoria
Bloemfontein
Total distance
690 km
Total tolls
R 430,00
Route legs
2 legs
Toll cost
R 430,00
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Toll breakdown
Class I (standard car) · mainline plazas only · effective 1 March 2026
| NylMokopane – Polokwane | R 79,50 |
| KranskopBela-Bela – Mokopane | R 61,50 |
| CarouselPretoria (N4 junction) – Bela-Bela | R 75,00 |
| PumulaniPretoria – Hammanskraal | R 16,50 |
| GrasmereArmadale – Louisrus | R 27,50 |
| VaalLouisrus – Kroonstad | R 91,50 |
| VerkeerdevleiKroonstad – Bloemfontein | R 78,50 |
| Total tolls | R 430,00 |
Return trip: R 860,00 in tolls · Source: foresightpublications.co.za
How does your vehicle compare?
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| Vehicle | Fuel / Elec. | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Polo | R 854,28 | R 1 284,28 |
| Volkswagen Golf 8 | R 1 031,58 | R 1 461,58 |
| Toyota Fortuner | R 1 289,47 | R 1 719,47 |
| Toyota Hilux | R 1 370,06 | R 1 800,06 |
| Ford Ranger | R 1 305,59 | R 1 735,59 |
| Mercedes-Benz C200 | R 1 079,93 | R 1 509,93 |
| BMW 3 Series | R 999,34 | R 1 429,34 |
| Volkswagen Golf GTI | R 1 257,24 | R 1 687,24 |
| Toyota Corolla Cross | R 693,09 | R 1 123,09 |
| Tesla Model 3 | R 278,62 | R 708,62 |
| Tesla Model Y | R 316,01 | R 746,01 |
| BYD Atto 3 | R 286,09 | R 716,09 |
Toll gates on the N1 from Polokwane to Bloemfontein
Mainline toll plazas only — ramp tolls apply to specific exits and are not included in the total.
| Plaza | Class I fee | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nyl | R 79.50 | ||
| Kranskop | R 61.50 | ||
| Carousel | R 75.00 | ||
| Pumulani | R 16.50 | ||
| Grasmere | R 27.50 | ||
| Vaal | R 91.50 | ||
| Verkeerdevlei | R 78.50 | ||
| Total (one way) | R 430.00 | ||
Source: foresightpublications.co.za · Tariffs effective 1 March 2026 · 3.12% SANRAL CPI adjustment
Cost by vehicle — Polokwane to Bloemfontein
Select your car to see the exact fuel and toll cost for this route.
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
5.9L/100km
R 1381
Toyota Corolla Quest
7L/100km
R 1558
Toyota Starlet
5.4L/100km
R 1300
Suzuki Swift
4.4L/100km
R 1139
Suzuki Baleno
5.4L/100km
R 1300
Haval Jolion
8.1L/100km
R 1736
Volkswagen Polo
5.3L/100km
R 1284
Volkswagen Golf 8
6.4L/100km
R 1462
Toyota Corolla Cross
8.1L/100km
R 1736
Hyundai i20
5.8L/100km
R 1365
Kia Picanto
5.2L/100km
R 1268
Renault Clio
5.7L/100km
R 1349
Tips for saving money on this trip
Fuel economy matters more than tolls on longer routes. A Polo 1.0 TSI uses about 38% less fuel than a Fortuner over the same distance. On the Polokwane to Bloemfontein trip (690km), that difference can be R200–R500 depending on the vehicle.
Tyre pressure and speed have a measurable effect. Under-inflated tyres increase fuel use by up to 3%. Driving at 110km/h instead of 120km/h can reduce fuel consumption by 10–15% on a highway trip.
Toll payments. All major toll plazas on this route now accept contactless tap-and-go card payments — no need to keep cash. E-tags (Sanral e-toll) no longer apply in Gauteng as the e-toll system was scrapped.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Polokwane from Bloemfontein?
Approximately 690 km via the N1 through Gauteng, taking about 7 hours non-stop.
What tolls apply between Polokwane and Bloemfontein?
N1 North plazas between Polokwane and Gauteng, plus N1 South plazas between Johannesburg and Bloemfontein. See the calculator above for the exact total.