Distance from E 73 to Pretoria

N E 73 → Pretoria

Road distance

1,028.8 km

Metro routes · M1

E 73 to Pretoria is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,028.8 km in roughly 12 hrs 25 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

852.7 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.21×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

12 hrs 25 min

Start point

East

End point

Church Square

Return: 51 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

745 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

82.8 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops

13 hrs 55 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R1,964.34

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R1,972.49

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

11° N

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

191° S

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-33.2834, 26.5624

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

Weather 16 °C E 73 Rain View Forecast → 19 °C Pretoria Partly Cloudy View Forecast →

Travel modes

E 73 → Pretoria

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Car

1,028.8 km

12 hrs 25 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

1,028.8 km

~15 hrs 49 min

65 km/h avg

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Nearby places

Places in Pretoria

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

114 places View all →

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Supermarkets 0.1 km

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start E 73

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 E 73 to Pretoria via M1

Metro arterial route M1

Head on East

0.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Nxanxadi

0.2 km
Turn right onto Silimela

0.1 km
Turn right onto Mzimvubu

0.2 km
Continue right onto Mzimvubu

0.0 km
Turn right onto Makana Way

1.1 km
At the end of the road, turn left onto Beaufort Street

2.4 km
At the end of the road, turn left

70.4 km
Continue right

0.7 km
At the end of the road, turn left

129.4 km
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Voortrekker Street

0.1 km
Continue onto Voortrekker Street

1.8 km
At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cathcart Street

0.0 km
Continue onto Cathcart Street

162.9 km
Turn left onto Barkly Street

72.0 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 → E 73 E 73 to Johannesburg E 73 to Pretoria E 73 to Cape Town E 73 to Durban Johannesburg to Pretoria Cape Town to Pretoria Durban to Pretoria

Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

515.3 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

6 hrs 12 min • 6 hrs 12 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

74.1 L needed

Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

171.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

55.6 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

82.9%

☀ 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

4 hrs 25 min

SunriseDawn break

06:38

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R4,300.18

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R20.58

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R205.75

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R4,526.51

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

High (16)

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 E 73 Start: East -33.28339, 26.56237

Midpoint

515.3 km

Total: 1,028.8 km

Midpoint 515.3 km

1,028.8 km 12 hrs 25 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 1,028.8 km

Return-cycle span 2,057.5 km

Traversal time 12 hrs 25 min

Maneuver count 29

Maneuver density 2.8 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 515.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -33.28339, 26.56237

Midpoint -29.64920, 26.17798

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 E 73 from Pretoria? +

E 73 is about 1,028.8 km from Pretoria by road.

How long does it take from E 73 to Pretoria? +

The drive usually takes about 12 hrs 25 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from E 73 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 E 73 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 E 73 to Pretoria? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,964.34 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,972.49 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,392.46 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,407.28 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from E 73 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

Nxanxadi

From E 73 To Pretoria

Silimela

From E 73 To Pretoria

Mzimvubu

From E 73 To Pretoria

Makana Way

From E 73 To Pretoria

Kroonstad

From E 73 To Pretoria

Western Bypass

From E 73 To Pretoria

ern Bypass

From E 73 To Pretoria

: Johannesburg

From E 73 To Pretoria

Church Square

From E 73 To Pretoria

Route Locations

Start area

E 73, 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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Distance from E 73 to Pretoria

Places in Pretoria

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

Ackermans Woman

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

Super Save Butchery

Clemy Hair Salon

Home Choice

Johnny's Liquor Hypermarket

Mecca Used Cars

Squadcars Motor Group

Zain's Motors & Spares

K. Carrim Group Holdings

Rob's Tyres

Corner Bakery

Northwood High School

EK Tyre Services

Confidence College

Noise Boys

Diamond Sales

Bloed Street Mall