Distance from Bale to Pretoria

N Bale → Pretoria

Road distance

522.9 km

Metro routes · M2 / N4

Bale to Pretoria is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 522.9 km in roughly 6 hrs 31 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

446.6 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.17×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

6 hrs 31 min

End point

Church Square

Return: 13 hrs 2 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

391 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

80.2 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops

7 hrs 16 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R1,052.31

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R1,056.45

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

214° SW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

34° NE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-22.4310, 30.6720

End coords Destination point

-25.7459, 28.1879

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 16 °C Bale Clear Sky View Forecast → 11 °C Pretoria Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

Bale → Pretoria

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Car

522.9 km

6 hrs 31 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

522.9 km

~8 hrs 2 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 200 km to Polokwane International
✈ PTG → HLA (33 min)
🚗 33 km from Lanseria International
↑ Slightly faster than driving · Search →

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Hotel Near Pretoria

Protea Hotel Pretoria Loftus Park

416 Kirkness Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0007 445 km from start

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

B 445 km from start

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Hotel Near Pretoria

Southern Sun Pretoria

Corner of Steve Biko and Stanza Bopape, Arcadia, Pretoria, Gauteng 445 km from start

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

B 445 km from start

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Hotel Near Pretoria

StayEasy Pretoria

Corner of Lilian Ngoyi (previously Van der Walt) & Andries Streets, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, Gauteng 447 km from start

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

B 447 km from start

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Bale

Finish Pretoria

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from Bale to Pretoria via N4

National highway N4
Directions from Bale to Pretoria via M2

Metro arterial route M2
Start your journey

0.1 km
Turn left

0.3 km
At the end of the road, turn left

0.3 km
Turn right

3.6 km
Turn left

86.4 km
Turn left

55.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.0 km
Continue

5.0 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit

0.1 km
Continue

362.7 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N4

0.3 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards M2: Pretoria

0.5 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards M2: Pretoria

0.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards M2: Pretoria

0.8 km
Continue straight

0.1 km
Continue straight

6.8 km
Turn right onto Bank Lane

0.1 km
Turn sharp left

0.1 km
Turn right onto Church Square

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 29

Known total R1,202.00

Main toll road N4

This route includes 29 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Nyl

Road: Road not linked yet

R79.50

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Pumulani

Road: Road not linked yet

R16.50

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Maubane

Road: Road not linked yet

R33.00

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

Zambesi

Road: Road not linked yet

R15.00

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Kranskop

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Maubane

Road: Road not linked yet

R33.00

Carousel

Road: Road not linked yet

R75.00

Capricorn

Road: Road not linked yet

R63.50

Wallmansthal

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

Wallmansthal

Road: Road not linked yet

R7.50

Stormvoël

Road: Road not linked yet

R12.50

Stormvoël

Road: Road not linked yet

R12.50

Hammanskraal

Road: Road not linked yet

R35.00

Baobab Toll Plaza

Road: Road not linked yet

R61.50

Hammanskraal

Road: Road not linked yet

R35.00

Murrayhill

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Murrayhill

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Sebetiela

Road: Road not linked yet

R24.50

Sebetiela

Road: Road not linked yet

R24.50

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

261.9 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

3 hrs 15 min • 3 hrs 15 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

37.6 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

87.0 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

28.2 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

85.4%

☀ 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

R2,185.77

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R10.46

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R104.58

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R2,300.81

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (17)

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 Bale -22.43096, 30.67201

Midpoint

261.9 km

Total: 522.9 km

Midpoint 261.9 km

522.9 km 391 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 522.9 km

Return-cycle span 1045.8 km

Traversal time 391 min

Maneuver count 20

Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 261.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -22.43096, 30.67201

Midpoint -23.93936, 29.45539

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 Bale from Pretoria? +

Bale is about 522.9 km from Pretoria by road.

How long does it take from Bale to Pretoria? +

The drive usually takes about 391 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

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

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

Is taxi available from Bale 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 Bale to Pretoria? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,052.31 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,056.45 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,051.18 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,101.63 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Bale to Pretoria? +

Yes. There are 29 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 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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FNB

National Treasury

Adobe Supermarket

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African Bank

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Truworths

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PEP

Smart Furniture

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Intec College

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Sky Diva Beauty Works

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Young Shall Grow Beauty Care &Hair Salon

Department of Employment and Labour

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Mr Price

Shoprite

Betting World

Italian Lights & Furniture

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South African Revenue Service

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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

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