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Distance from 40 to Pretoria M1

40 to Pretoria M1 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 295.9 km in roughly 3 hrs 31 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N 40 → Pretoria M1
Road distance
295.9 km
N4
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
254.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 31 min
End point
Church Square
Return: 2 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
211 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R495.33
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R497.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R551.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R556.26
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R653.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R656.65
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R728.05
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R733.95
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R859.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R864.02
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R957.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R965.73
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
298° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
118° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.8295, 30.4316
End coords Destination point
-25.7459, 28.1879
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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295.9 km 3 hrs 31 min
Start 40
Finish Pretoria M1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    1.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.7 km
  3. Take the ramp left
    59.0 km
  4. Turn right onto Kerk Street
    53.0 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  6. Continue
    41.0 km
  7. Take the exit ramp left towards N4: Emalahleni
    1.0 km
  8. Merge slight right
    27.9 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    102.2 km
  10. Continue straight
    8.6 km
  11. Turn right onto Bank Lane
    0.1 km
  12. Turn sharp left
    0.1 km
  13. Turn right onto Church Square
    0.2 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R424.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Routes ↩ Pretoria M1 → 40 40 to Johannesburg 40 to Pretoria 40 to Cape Town 40 to Durban Johannesburg to Pretoria M1 Pretoria to Pretoria M1 Cape Town to Pretoria M1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
148.0 km
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 45 min • 1 hr 45 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mpumalanga to Gauteng
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
49.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.0 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pretoria M1
06:32 – 17:34
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 1 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,236.84
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.92
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R59.18
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,301.94
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin 40 -26.82950, 30.43158
Midpoint
148.0 km
Total: 295.9 km
Midpoint 148.0 km
295.9 km 3 hrs 31 min
Destination Pretoria M1 End: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Mpumalanga to Gauteng
One-way road span 295.9 km
Return-cycle span 591.8 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 31 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 148.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.82950, 30.43158
Midpoint -25.88584, 29.58157
End -25.74593, 28.18791
Destination services

Available in Pretoria M1

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria M1
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria M1
6
  • PEP
    14 Bureau Avenue, Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng
  • Mr Price
    Thabo Sehume Street, Pretoria, 0002
  • PEP
    Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng
  • Mr Price
    Helen Joseph Street, Pretoria
  • Truworths
    Pretoria
  • PEP
    275 Church Street, Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria M1
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Pretoria M1
5
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Pretoria M1
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria M1
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 3 nearby matches around Pretoria M1
3
  • Clicks
    Pretorius Street, Pretoria
  • Clicks
    Bosman Street
  • Dis-Chem
    Shop B03 Kirkness Street, Pretoria, 0002
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria M1
6
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Questions 9
How far is 40 from Pretoria M1? +
40 is about 295.9 km from Pretoria M1 by road.
How long does it take from 40 to Pretoria M1? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 31 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from 40 to Pretoria M1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from 40 to Pretoria M1? +
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 40 to Pretoria M1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R495.33 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R497.67 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R551.79 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R556.26 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from 40 to Pretoria M1? +
Yes. There are 12 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

: Emalahleni
From 40 To Pretoria M1
Bank Lane
From 40 To Pretoria M1
Church Square
From 40 To Pretoria M1

Route Locations

Start area
40, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pretoria M1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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