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Distance from Johannesburg to Pretoria N4

N Johannesburg → Pretoria N4
Road distance
68.2 km
M1 M2 N1 N14 N4
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
57.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
51 min
Start point
Commissioner Street
Return: 43 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
51 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
51 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R130.21
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R130.75
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R158.59
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R159.57
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R171.80
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R172.52
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R209.25
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R210.54
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R226.06
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R226.99
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R275.33
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R277.03
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
29° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
209° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.2050, 28.0497
End coords Destination point
-25.7522, 28.3252
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Johannesburg to Pretoria N4 is a practical regional trip, covering about 68.2 km in roughly 51 min.
Travel modes
Johannesburg → Pretoria N4
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Car
68.2 km
51 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
68.2 km
~1 hr 2 min
65 km/h avg
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68.2 km 51 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Pretoria N4
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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
    18.8 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M2
    0.5 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1
    0.6 km
  17. Keep slight left at the fork towards M2
    0.4 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork towards N4: eMalahleni
    1.2 km
  19. Continue straight
    5.3 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 8
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 8 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4. 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
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 -25.819, 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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Pretoria N4 → Johannesburg Johannesburg to Pretoria Johannesburg to Cape Town Johannesburg to Durban Johannesburg to Polokwane Johannesburg to Pretoria N4 Pretoria to Pretoria N4 Cape Town to Pretoria N4
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
34.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
25 min • 25 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
4.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
11.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pretoria N4
06:36 – 17:28
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 51 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
9 hrs 22 min
SunriseDawn break
06:36
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R285.04
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.36
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R13.64
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R300.05
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (14)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Johannesburg Start: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
34.2 km
Total: 68.2 km
Midpoint 34.2 km
68.2 km 51 min
Destination Pretoria N4 -25.75221, 28.32524

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 68.2 km
Return-cycle span 136.4 km
Traversal time 51 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 29.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 34.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -25.92896, 28.14504
End -25.75221, 28.32524
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria N4
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria N4
6
  • PEP
    Pretoria, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Pretoria, 0184, Gauteng
  • Pep
    Lynnwood Road, Pretoria, 0081, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Pretoria, 0122, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Atterbury Road, Pretoria, 0081, Gauteng
  • Atterbury valuemart
    Atterbury Road
Nearby category Banks Top 3 nearby matches around Pretoria N4
3
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Pretoria N4
5
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Pretoria N4
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria N4
6
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Pretoria N4
4
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Questions 8
How far is Johannesburg from Pretoria N4? +
Johannesburg is about 68.2 km from Pretoria N4 by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Pretoria N4? +
The drive usually takes about 51 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Pretoria N4 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Pretoria N4? +
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 N4? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R130.21 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R130.75 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R158.59 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R159.57 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Pretoria N4? +
Yes. There are 8 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 N4
: Pretoria
From Johannesburg To Pretoria N4
Polokwane
From Johannesburg To Pretoria N4
Krugersdorp
From Johannesburg To Pretoria N4
Toll: Pretoria
From Johannesburg To Pretoria N4
eMalahleni
From Johannesburg To Pretoria N4

Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pretoria N4, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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