Distance from A 8 Basel to Pretoria

Directions from A 8 Basel to Pretoria via N2 and N1

National highway route N2N1
Directions from A 8 Basel to Pretoria via M1

Metro arterial route M1
Directions from A 8 Basel to Pretoria via R300

Provincial road route R300
Head on Basel Basset Street

0.0 km
Turn left onto Samson Kana Street

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn right onto Ntenetya Street

0.7 km
Turn right onto Oscar Mpetha Road

1.7 km
Turn left onto Japhta K. Masemola Road

1.2 km
Turn right onto Spine Road

0.9 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Spine Road

0.0 km
Continue onto Spine Road

0.7 km
Take the ramp left towards N2: Cape Town

0.5 km
Merge slight right

4.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards R300: Mitchell's Plain

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards R300: Bellville

1.5 km
Merge slight right onto Kuils River Freeway

14.0 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Paarl

1.5 km
Merge slight right onto N1 Freeway

436.5 km
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Donkin Street

2.0 km
Continue straight

917.4 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 19

Known total R590.00

Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road

This route includes 19 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

Huguenot

Road: Road not linked yet

R54.50

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

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

Vaal

Road: Road not linked yet

R91.50

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

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Grasmere

Road: Road not linked yet

R27.50

e-Toll Ivusi

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

e-Toll Ihobe

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 8 Basel A 8 Basel to Johannesburg A 8 Basel to Pretoria A 8 Basel to Cape Town A 8 Basel to Durban Johannesburg to Pretoria Cape Town to Pretoria Durban to Pretoria

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

727.1 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

7 hrs 56 min • 7 hrs 56 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

104.6 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

241.7 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

78.5 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

89.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Pretoria

06:49 – 17:23

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:06

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 33 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:49

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R6,074.75

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R29.07

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R290.66

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R6,394.48

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (24)

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 8 Basel Start: Basel Basset Street -34.06469, 18.68945

Midpoint

727.1 km

Total: 1,453.3 km

Midpoint 727.1 km

1,453.3 km 15 hrs 52 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 1,453.3 km

Return-cycle span 2,906.6 km

Traversal time 15 hrs 52 min

Maneuver count 28

Maneuver density 1.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 727.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.06469, 18.68945

Midpoint -30.96271, 24.65397

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 A 8 Basel from Pretoria? +

A 8 Basel is about 1,453.3 km from Pretoria by road.

How long does it take from A 8 Basel to Pretoria? +

The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from A 8 Basel 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 8 Basel 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 8 Basel to Pretoria? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,924.60 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,936.11 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,921.46 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,061.68 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from A 8 Basel 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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Towns along the route

Blue Downs

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: Cape Town

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: Mitchell's Plain

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Bellville

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: Paarl

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: Johannesburg

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ern Bypass

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Church Square

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Distance from A 8 Basel to Pretoria

Places from A 8 Basel to Pretoria

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

Xana's Hyper Furnishers