Distance from Benoni N12 N3 to Pretoria

N Benoni N12 N3 → Pretoria

Road distance

62.5 km

R21

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

51.3 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.22×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

55 min

Start point

Benoni Road

End point

Church Square

Return: 50 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

55 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

68.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops

55 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R119.37

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R119.86

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

338° NNW

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

158° SSE

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-26.1734, 28.3808

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

Travel modes

Benoni N12 N3 → Pretoria

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Car

62.5 km

55 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

62.5 km

~57 min

65 km/h avg

Accommodation

Where to stay near Pretoria

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Hotel Best stay Verified

5 photos

Hotel

Southern Sun Pretoria

Pretoria, Gauteng

Arcadia hotel with a central Pretoria location and check-in details already available on the official listing.

Business-ready

Hotel Featured Verified

4 photos

Hotel

Protea Hotel Pretoria Loftus Park

Pretoria, Gauteng

Arcadia hotel next to the Loftus Park area, practical for events, business and city breaks.

Business-ready

Hotel Featured Verified

5 photos

Hotel

StayEasy Pretoria

Pretoria, Gauteng

Budget-friendly central Pretoria option with free WiFi, pool and on-site dining.

Business-ready Wi-Fi

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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Benoni N12 N3

Finish Pretoria

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Head on Benoni Road

0.2 km
Continue straight onto Modder Road

3.0 km
Turn right onto New Modder Road

2.9 km
At the end of the road, turn slight right onto Main Reef Road

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Ampthill Avenue

1.3 km
Turn right onto Bunyan Street

1.8 km
Continue straight onto Great North Road

5.1 km
Turn right onto High Road

8.9 km
Take the ramp sharp right towards R21: Pretoria

0.8 km
Merge slight right onto Albertina Sisulu Freeway towards Tembisa

34.3 km
Continue straight onto Fountains Circle

0.1 km
Continue straight onto Nelson Mandela Drive

1.1 km
Turn slight left onto Railway Street

1.1 km
Turn left onto Scheiding Street

0.3 km
Continue right onto Bosman Street

1.1 km
Turn right 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 7

Known total R0.00

Main toll road R21 - Albertina Sisulu Freeway

This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is R21 - Albertina Sisulu Freeway. 6 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.997, 28.250

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.820, 28.239

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.852, 28.251

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.922, 28.262

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.953, 28.257

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Bee-Eater

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.043, 28.275

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

31.3 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

27 min • 27 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

4.5 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

10.4 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

3.4 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

82.1%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Pretoria

06:38 – 17:28

Active daylight

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 49 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

9 hrs 8 min

SunriseDawn break

06:38

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R261.31

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R1.25

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R12.50

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R275.06

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (2)

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 Benoni N12 N3 Start: Benoni Road -26.17338, 28.38082

Midpoint

31.3 km

Total: 62.5 km

Midpoint 31.3 km

62.5 km 55 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 62.5 km

Return-cycle span 125.0 km

Traversal time 55 min

Maneuver count 19

Maneuver density 30.4 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 31.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.17338, 28.38082

Midpoint -25.99893, 28.24963

End -25.74593, 28.18791

Places

Places in Pretoria

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

50 places

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Supermarket

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

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Route FAQ

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Questions 8

How far is Benoni N12 N3 from Pretoria? +

Benoni N12 N3 is about 62.5 km from Pretoria by road.

How long does it take from Benoni N12 N3 to Pretoria? +

The drive usually takes about 55 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Benoni N12 N3 to Pretoria in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from Benoni N12 N3 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 Benoni N12 N3 to Pretoria? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R119.37 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R119.86 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R145.38 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R146.28 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Benoni N12 N3 to Pretoria? +

Yes. There are 7 tollgates currently matched for this route.

What is the route verdict for this trip? +

Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.

Is there a road note for this route? +

This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.

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