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Distance from Johannesburg to Pretoria M5

Johannesburg to Pretoria M5 is a practical regional trip, covering about 58.4 km in roughly 48 min.

N Johannesburg → Pretoria M5
Road distance
58.4 km
M1 M7
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
54.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
48 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
End point
the fork
Return: 36 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
48 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
48 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R97.79
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R98.26
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R108.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R109.82
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R129.03
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R129.64
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R143.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R144.91
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R169.78
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R170.59
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R189.13
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R190.67
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
17° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
197° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-25.7357, 28.2071
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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58.4 km 48 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Pretoria M5
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    30.2 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M7: Eeufees Road
    0.6 km
  13. Turn right onto Eeufees Road
    0.5 km
  14. Turn left
    0.4 km
  15. Go straight onto Christina de Wit Avenue
    0.9 km
  16. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    3.7 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right onto Edmond Street
    0.5 km
  18. Turn left onto Steve Biko Road
    0.5 km
  19. Turn right onto Soutpansberg Road towards Rietondale
    0.2 km
  20. Turn right onto Hamilton Street towards Arcadia
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left
    0.1 km
  22. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.1 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R0.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
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 M5 → Johannesburg Johannesburg to Pretoria Johannesburg to Cape Town Johannesburg to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Johannesburg to Pretoria M5 Pretoria to Pretoria M5 Cape Town to Pretoria M5
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
29.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
24 min • 24 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
4.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
9.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
93.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pretoria M5
06:32 – 17:35
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 2 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:32
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R244.19
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.17
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R11.68
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R257.05
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
29.3 km
Total: 58.4 km
Midpoint 29.3 km
58.4 km 48 min
Destination Pretoria M5 End: the fork -25.73569, 28.20705

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 58.4 km
Return-cycle span 116.8 km
Traversal time 48 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 39.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 29.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -25.97033, 28.12926
End -25.73569, 28.20705
Destination services

Available in Pretoria M5

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria M5
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria M5
6
  • PEP
    Steve Biko Road, Pretoria, 0083, Gauteng
  • Bathu Pretoria
    387 Helen Joseph Street, Pretoria, 0002
  • Exact
    Bloed Street, Pretoria, 0002
  • PEP
    Bloed Street, Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng
  • Ackermans
    279 Johannes Ramokhoase Street, Pretoria
  • Mr Price
    Madiba Street, 0002
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria M5
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria M5
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Pretoria M5
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria M5
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 3 nearby matches around Pretoria M5
3
  • Clicks
    Pretorius Street, Pretoria
  • Dis-Chem
    Shop B03 Kirkness Street, Pretoria, 0002
  • Clicks
    Bosman Street
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria M5
6
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Questions 8
How far is Johannesburg from Pretoria M5? +
Johannesburg is about 58.4 km from Pretoria M5 by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Pretoria M5? +
The drive usually takes about 48 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Pretoria M5 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Pretoria M5? +
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 M5? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R97.79 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R98.26 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R108.94 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R109.82 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Pretoria M5? +
Yes. There are 4 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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Towns along the route

De Villiers Graaff Motorway
From Johannesburg To Pretoria M5
Pretoria
From Johannesburg To Pretoria M5
Rietondale
From Johannesburg To Pretoria M5
Queenswood
From Johannesburg To Pretoria M5
Arcadia
From Johannesburg To Pretoria M5
Sunnyside
From Johannesburg To Pretoria M5

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pretoria M5, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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