Distance from 5 to Pretoria

N 5 → Pretoria

Road distance

661.0 km

Metro routes · M1

5 to Pretoria is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 661.0 km in roughly 7 hrs 14 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

569.3 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.16×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

7 hrs 14 min

End point

Church Square

Return: 29 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

434 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

91.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 59 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R1,262.22

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R1,267.46

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

15° NNE

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

195° SSW

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-30.6931, 26.6907

End coords Destination point

-25.7459, 28.1879

Taxi Local commuter

Taxi fare estimate

Check local taxi rank

Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Local shared

Weather 18 °C 5 Fair View Forecast → 19 °C Pretoria Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

5 → Pretoria

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Car

661.0 km

7 hrs 14 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

661.0 km

~10 hrs 10 min

65 km/h avg

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Nearby places

Places in Pretoria

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Supermarket 0.1 km

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start 5

Finish Pretoria

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Route directions

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Directions from 5 to Pretoria via M1

Metro arterial route M1

Start your journey

0.6 km
Keep slight right at the fork

0.1 km
Turn left onto Grey Street

0.5 km
Turn left onto Robinson Road

0.5 km
Turn left onto Barkly Street

71.8 km
Continue right onto Rascher Street

122.0 km
Turn left

2.6 km
Take the exit ramp right towards Kroonstad

0.5 km
Merge slight right onto Western Bypass

393.0 km
Keep slight left at the fork onto Southern Bypass

3.2 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards M1: Johannesburg

0.7 km
Continue straight

29.1 km
Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway

34.3 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 15

Known total R426.50

Main toll road Not found

This route includes 15 toll points from our database. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Verkeerdevlei

Road: Road not linked yet

R78.50

e-Toll Sunbird

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Ihobe

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

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

Routes ↩ Pretoria → 5 5 to Johannesburg 5 to Pretoria 5 to Cape Town 5 to Durban Johannesburg to Pretoria Cape Town to Pretoria Durban to Pretoria

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

331.2 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 37 min • 3 hrs 37 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

47.6 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

109.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

35.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

86.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Pretoria

06:38 – 17:27

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 48 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

6 hrs 51 min

SunriseDawn break

06:38

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R2,763.16

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R13.22

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R132.21

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,908.59

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (8)

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 5 -30.69311, 26.69074

Midpoint

331.2 km

Total: 661.0 km

Midpoint 331.2 km

661.0 km 7 hrs 14 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 661.0 km

Return-cycle span 1,322.1 km

Traversal time 7 hrs 14 min

Maneuver count 19

Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 331.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -30.69311, 26.69074

Midpoint -28.41323, 27.03400

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

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is 5 from Pretoria? +

5 is about 661.0 km from Pretoria by road.

How long does it take from 5 to Pretoria? +

The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 14 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from 5 to Pretoria in one day? +

It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.

Is taxi available from 5 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 5 to Pretoria? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,262.22 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,267.46 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,537.32 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,546.84 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from 5 to Pretoria? +

Yes. There are 15 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.

Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +

This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.

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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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Towns along the route

Kroonstad

From 5 To Pretoria

Western Bypass

From 5 To Pretoria

ern Bypass

From 5 To Pretoria

: Johannesburg

From 5 To Pretoria

Church Square

From 5 To Pretoria

Route Locations

Start area

5, Eastern Cape

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

Destination area

Pretoria

Suburb: Not available

Road: Not available

Postal code: Not available

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Reverse route and related trips

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Distance from 5 to Pretoria

Places in Pretoria

Pick n Pay

PEP

Capitol Towers North

Nedbank

Capitec Bank

Mr Price

PEP

FNB

Adobe Supermarket

Capitec Bank

African Bank

Capitec Bank

Nedbank

Cash Crusaders

Mr Price

Truworths

Ackermans Woman

PEP

Damelin City Campus Pretoria

Intec College

Shoprite Usave

Mr Price

Shoprite

Clicks

Boxer

Boxer

Boxer

PEP

Laerskool Eendracht

Northwood High School

Confidence College

Bloed Street Mall

UNISA

Jetset Park

Goldman College

MIG Primary Shcool

Station Square

Clicks

Bosman Taxi Rank

Shell Select

Kingsley Centre

SunnyPark Shopping Centre

BP Express

Shell Select

Caltex Auto Motion

Vista Do Sol Centre

MidCity Square

Shell Select

Dis-Chem

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