Distance from 3 Maja to Pretoria

N 3 Maja → Pretoria

Road distance

39.4 km

Highway dominant · N1

3 Maja to Pretoria is a short everyday drive, covering about 39.4 km in roughly 38 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

33.5 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.18×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

38 min

Start point

Maja Street

End point

Church Square

Return: 1 hr 17 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

38 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

61.3 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

38 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R79.35

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R79.66

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

2° N

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

182° S

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-26.0468, 28.1788

End coords Destination point

-25.7459, 28.1879

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

R30 - R50

3 Maja → Pretoria

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 15 °C 3 Maja Cloudy View Forecast → 16 °C Pretoria Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

3 Maja → Pretoria

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Car

39.4 km

38 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

39.4 km

~36 min

65 km/h avg

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Hotel Near Pretoria

Southern Sun Pretoria

Corner of Steve Biko and Stanza Bopape, Arcadia, Pretoria, Gauteng 34 km from start

"Southern Sun Pretoria is a large, established hotel in Arcadia that works well f…"

B 34 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Pretoria

Protea Hotel Pretoria Loftus Park

416 Kirkness Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0007 33 km from start

"Protea Hotel Pretoria Loftus Park is a modern city hotel in Arcadia, Pretoria, a…"

B 33 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Pretoria

StayEasy Pretoria

Corner of Lilian Ngoyi (previously Van der Walt) & Andries Streets, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, Gauteng 33 km from start

"StayEasy Pretoria is a practical budget-friendly hotel for travellers who want a…"

B 33 km from start

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Route

Route overview

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Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start 3 Maja

Finish Pretoria

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from 3 Maja to Pretoria via N1

National highway N1
Head on Maja Street

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mnguni Street

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Freedom Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Pallsmore Road

0.3 km
Turn right onto Modderfontein Road

6.6 km
Continue straight onto Allan Road

3.5 km
Turn left onto Olifantsfontein Road

2.2 km
Take the ramp straight towards N1: Pretoria

0.6 km
Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway

23.8 km
Continue straight onto Kgosi Mampuru Street

0.9 km
Turn right onto W.F. Nkomo Street

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Church Street

0.2 km
Turn right onto Paul Kruger Street

0.1 km
Turn sharp left onto Church Square

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 2

Known total R0.00

Main toll road N1

This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

e-Toll Ivusi

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

19.8 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

19 min • 19 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

2.8 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

6.6 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

2.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

84.9%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Pretoria

06:51 – 17:23

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 32 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

2 hrs 17 min

SunriseDawn break

06:51

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R164.82

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R0.79

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R7.89

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R173.49

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (2)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin 3 Maja Start: Maja Street -26.04675, 28.17876

Midpoint

19.8 km

Total: 39.4 km

Midpoint 19.8 km

39.4 km 38 min

Destination Pretoria End: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route

Province span South Africa

One-way road span 39.4 km

Return-cycle span 78.9 km

Traversal time 38 min

Maneuver count 15

Maneuver density 38.0 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 19.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.04675, 28.17876

Midpoint -25.90470, 28.16011

End -25.74593, 28.18791

Destination brief

Travelling to Tshwane / Pretoria

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Capital city and cultural core

Standout Monuments, government and a wider Tshwane spread

Pretoria is strongest as part of the wider Tshwane capital area, where government, museums, monuments and different suburban nodes create a broader destination than the historic centre alone.

Best for Who this destination suits

Government travel Museums and monuments City stay Business travel

Arrival What to expect on arrival

Union Buildings, Hatfield, Menlyn, Centurion-side travel and the old core are different arrivals. Naming the exact zone matters.

Regional base Good base for nearby trips

Use Pretoria and the wider Tshwane area for government travel, heritage stops, conferences and north-Gauteng city stays.

Destination facts Quick reference details

Visit Tshwane describes the city as cultural and cosmopolitan

The destination combines grand architecture and museums

Five major highways feed into the wider Tshwane area

Route support

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Questions 8

How far is 3 Maja from Pretoria? +

3 Maja is about 39.4 km from Pretoria by road.

How long does it take from 3 Maja to Pretoria? +

The drive usually takes about 38 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from 3 Maja to Pretoria in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from 3 Maja to 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 3 Maja to Pretoria? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R79.35 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R79.66 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R79.26 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R83.07 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from 3 Maja to Pretoria? +

Yes. There are 2 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Easy local trip: This looks like a short and simple trip for most drivers.

Is there a road note for this route? +

This is mostly a short local route. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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