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Distance from Johannesburg to Pretoria M3 N1

Johannesburg to Pretoria M3 N1 is a practical regional trip, covering about 84.8 km in roughly 1 hr 1 min.

N Johannesburg → Pretoria M3 N1
Road distance
84.8 km
M1 N1 N14
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
69.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.23×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 1 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
Return: 3 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
61 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
82.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 1 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R141.91
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R142.58
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R158.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R159.36
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R187.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R188.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R208.58
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R210.27
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R246.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R247.53
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R274.45
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R276.67
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
19° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
199° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-25.6197, 28.2778
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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84.8 km 1 hr 1 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Pretoria M3 N1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Commissioner Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Troye Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    0.5 km
  4. Turn left onto Joe Slovo Drive
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Siemert Road
    1.0 km
  6. Continue straight onto Joe Slovo Drive
    1.8 km
  7. Continue slight left onto Saint Andrew Road
    0.5 km
  8. At the end of the road, turn right onto Houghton Drive
    1.0 km
  9. Take the ramp straight towards M1
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right onto De Villiers Graaff Motorway
    15.0 km
  11. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  14. Merge slight right
    38.2 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Wallmannsthal
    0.5 km
  16. Turn right onto Wallmansthal Road
    0.2 km
  17. Take the ramp right towards N1: Pretoria
    0.6 km
  18. Merge slight right
    3.9 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R103.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 4 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Pretoria M3 N1 → Johannesburg Johannesburg to Pretoria Johannesburg to Cape Town Johannesburg to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Johannesburg to Pretoria M3 N1 Pretoria to Pretoria M3 N1 Cape Town to Pretoria M3 N1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
42.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
30 min • 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
6.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
14.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
4.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pretoria M3 N1
06:30 – 17:37
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 28 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R354.34
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.70
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R16.95
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R372.99
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
42.5 km
Total: 84.8 km
Midpoint 42.5 km
84.8 km 1 hr 1 min
Destination Pretoria M3 N1 -25.61968, 28.27776

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 84.8 km
Return-cycle span 169.5 km
Traversal time 1 hr 1 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 22.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 42.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -25.87015, 28.18570
End -25.61968, 28.27776
Destination services

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Service groups 1
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Questions 8
How far is Johannesburg from Pretoria M3 N1? +
Johannesburg is about 84.8 km from Pretoria M3 N1 by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Pretoria M3 N1? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 1 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Pretoria M3 N1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Pretoria M3 N1? +
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 Johannesburg to Pretoria M3 N1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R141.91 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R142.58 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R158.08 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R159.36 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Pretoria M3 N1? +
Yes. There are 16 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

De Villiers Graaff Motorway
From Johannesburg To Pretoria M3 N1
: Pretoria
From Johannesburg To Pretoria M3 N1
Polokwane
From Johannesburg To Pretoria M3 N1
Krugersdorp
From Johannesburg To Pretoria M3 N1
Wallmannsthal
From Johannesburg To Pretoria M3 N1
Pyramid
From Johannesburg To Pretoria M3 N1

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pretoria M3 N1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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