Distance from A 3 Aachen to Pretoria

This route includes 19 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 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

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Unnamed toll booth near Huguenot

Road: Near Huguenot / N1 corridor

R0.00

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 → A 3 Aachen A 3 Aachen to Johannesburg A 3 Aachen to Pretoria A 3 Aachen to Cape Town A 3 Aachen to Durban Johannesburg to Pretoria Cape Town to Pretoria Durban to Pretoria

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

729.0 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 58 min • 7 hrs 58 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

104.9 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

242.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

78.7 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.8%

☀ 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

7 hrs 54 min

SunriseDawn break

06:51

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,090.83

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R29.14

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R291.43

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,411.40

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (12)

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 A 3 Aachen Start: Agincourt Way -34.07265, 18.56533

Midpoint

729.0 km

Total: 1,457.1 km

Midpoint 729.0 km

1,457.1 km 15 hrs 56 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 1,457.1 km

Return-cycle span 2,914.3 km

Traversal time 15 hrs 56 min

Maneuver count 23

Maneuver density 1.6 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 729.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.07265, 18.56533

Midpoint -30.97026, 24.63585

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 9

How far is A 3 Aachen from Pretoria? +

A 3 Aachen is about 1,457.1 km from Pretoria by road.

How long does it take from A 3 Aachen to Pretoria? +

The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 56 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from A 3 Aachen 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 A 3 Aachen 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 A 3 Aachen to Pretoria? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,932.34 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,943.88 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,929.19 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,069.78 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from A 3 Aachen to Pretoria? +

Yes. There are 19 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.

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Distance from A 3 Aachen to Pretoria

Places from A 3 Aachen to Pretoria

Shibby's Kitchen

Quickshop

Checkers

Quickshop

Mugg & Bean

Shell Select

Bean There Coffee Company

Shell Select

Quickshop

Shell Select

Bar Ber Black Sheep

Shell

Shell

Pick n Pay

Shell Select

BP Express

Shell Select

Ackermans Woman

Pick n Pay

South African Geographical Names Council

PEP

Pretoria News

Capitol Towers North

Department of Public Works

Nedbank

Capitec Bank

Mr Price

Torga Optical

PEP

FNB

National Treasury

Adobe Supermarket

Capitec Bank

Deptartment of Home Affairs

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

African Bank

Capitec Bank

Nedbank

Cash Crusaders

Mr Price

Truworths

Van Schaik

PEP

Smart Furniture

Damelin City Campus Pretoria

Intec College

Shoprite Usave

Department of Transport

Sky Diva Beauty Works

Abbey's Liquor Store

Young Shall Grow Beauty Care &Hair Salon

Department of Employment and Labour

Cash Crusaders-Schubart

Mr Price

Shoprite

Betting World

Italian Lights & Furniture

Clicks

South African Revenue Service

Boxer

Boxer

Boxer

PEP

Supreme Finance

Akhona Furnishers

Laerskool Eendracht

Madiba Finances

CMH Kempster

Gauteng Motors

Royal Butchery

Star Light Dry Cleaners

Cash 4 Scrap

Bothongo Group

Railway Furnishers

Laundry

Rebs Hair Salon

Mercy Place Ministries International

Housing Company Tshwane