Nyl Toll Plaza
Also known as: Nyl Plaza Toll Gate
N1 · Pretoria – Polokwane – Beit Bridge · South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL)
Fees effective 1 March 2026 (SANRAL 3.12% CPI adjustment) · Class I = standard light vehicle / bakkie / SUV
R79.50
Class I fee (light vehicle)
N1
Road
SANRAL
Operator
Nyl Toll Plaza sits on the N1 between Mokopane and Polokwane — the capital of Limpopo province. It takes its name from the Nyl River, which drains the Springbok Flats wetland system to the west. At R79.50 for a light vehicle, it is the costliest SANRAL- operated mainline plaza on the N1 north corridor before Polokwane.
Nyl Toll Plaza fees 2026
All fees include VAT. Effective 1 March 2026 — SANRAL 3.12% CPI adjustment.
| Vehicle class | Fee |
|---|---|
| Class I | R 79.50 |
| Class II | R 149.00 |
| Class III | R 180.00 |
| Class IV | R 241.00 |
Source: foresightpublications.co.za · Operator: South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL)
Location
On the N1, approximately 220 km north of Pretoria, between Mokopane and Polokwane. Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Marker shows approximate plaza position on the N1 near Mokopane / Polokwane.
About Nyl Toll Plaza
The Nyl River wetland system (Nylsvlei) is a Ramsar-listed internationally significant wetland to the west of the N1. The plaza is named after this prominent geographical feature. It lies on a section of the Great North Road (N1) that has historically been the main route connecting Pretoria to Zimbabwe and beyond, carrying freight, tourism, and migrant labour traffic for over a century. A ramp toll (R24.50) applies at the Naboomspruit–Potgietersrus interchange for local traffic.
Routes through Nyl Toll Plaza
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Pretoria → Polokwane
N1 · 290 km · 3h 15m
R 233
4 tolls
Pretoria → Beit Bridge (Zimbabwe border)
N1 · 520 km · 5h 30m
R 358
6 tolls
Durban → Polokwane
N3 · 877 km · 9h
R 580
9 tolls
Beit Bridge (Zimbabwe border) → Durban
N1, N3 · 1110 km · 11h 30m
R 705
11 tolls
Beit Bridge (Zimbabwe border) → Cape Town
N1 · 1920 km · 19h 30m
R 610
10 tolls
Beit Bridge (Zimbabwe border) → Bloemfontein
N1 · 920 km · 9h 45m
R 555
9 tolls
Polokwane → Cape Town
N1 · 1690 km · 17h 15m
R 485
8 tolls
Polokwane → Bloemfontein
N1 · 690 km · 7h 30m
R 430
7 tolls
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N1 toll road guide →Frequently asked questions
How much is the Nyl Toll Plaza fee in 2026?
The Nyl Toll Plaza Class I fee (standard light vehicle, bakkie, SUV, or motorcycle) is R79.50 as of 1 March 2026. Class II is R149.00, Class III is R180.00, and Class IV is R241.00.
Where is the Nyl Toll Plaza located?
On the N1, approximately 220 km north of Pretoria, between Mokopane and Polokwane. It operates on the N1 between Mokopane (Naboomspruit) – Polokwane (Pietersburg).
Who operates the Nyl Toll Plaza?
Nyl Toll Plaza is operated by South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL). SANRAL (South African National Roads Agency Limited) is the state-owned entity responsible for South Africa's national road network under the National Roads Act (Act No. 7, 1998).
Can I pay by card at the Nyl Toll Plaza?
Yes. All South African toll plazas accept contactless debit and credit card payments (tap-and-go). Cash is also accepted. The Gauteng e-toll system has been abolished — no e-tag is required at any mainline toll plaza.
When were the Nyl Toll Plaza fees last updated?
Fees were last updated on 1 March 2026 as part of SANRAL's annual CPI-linked tariff adjustment of 3.12%. Toll fees are typically revised each year on 1 March.
Fees verified from: foresightpublications.co.za — effective 1 March 2026. Fuel prices used in route calculators: R23.36/L inland 95 ULP (updated 2026-04-01).
Plaza map shows the approximate location on the N1. Not intended for navigation.