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Distance from Laerskool Nelspruit N3 to Pretoria

N Laerskool Nelspruit N3 → Pretoria
Road distance
323.3 km
R539
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
282.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.15×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
23
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 45 min
Start point
Waterbok Street
End point
Church Square
Return: 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
225 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R617.36
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R619.92
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R751.91
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R756.56
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R814.57
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R817.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R992.10
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R998.25
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,071.80
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,076.25
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,305.40
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,313.48
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
264° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
84° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.4929, 30.9896
End coords Destination point
-25.7459, 28.1879
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Laerskool Nelspruit N3 to Pretoria is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 323.3 km in roughly 3 hrs 45 min.
Travel modes
Laerskool Nelspruit N3 → Pretoria
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Car
323.3 km
3 hrs 45 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
323.3 km
~4 hrs 58 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
323 km
↑ 1 hr 7 min faster
Flight time
38 min
With airport
~2 hrs 38 min
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323.3 km 3 hrs 45 min
Start Laerskool Nelspruit N3
Finish Pretoria
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Waterbok Street
    0.0 km
  2. Turn right onto Van Wijk Street
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Skool Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn left onto Hartbees Street
    0.2 km
  5. Turn right onto Koedoe Street
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Ehmke Street
    0.2 km
  7. Turn right onto Wilhelm Street
    0.1 km
  8. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  9. Go straight onto Ferreira Street
    1.0 km
  10. Continue slight left onto Ferreira Street
    1.0 km
  11. Turn left onto Samora Machell Drive
    6.4 km
  12. Take the ramp straight
    0.9 km
  13. Merge slight right
    23.3 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539
    0.7 km
  15. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.7 km
  16. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  17. Turn right
    116.4 km
  18. Keep slight right at the fork
    102.2 km
  19. Continue straight
    8.6 km
  20. Turn right onto Bank Lane
    0.1 km
  21. Turn sharp left
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right onto Church Square
    0.2 km
  23. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 15
Known total R612.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Routes ↩ Pretoria → Laerskool Nelspruit N3 Laerskool Nelspruit N3 to Johannesburg Laerskool Nelspruit N3 to Pretoria Laerskool Nelspruit N3 to Cape Town Laerskool Nelspruit N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Pretoria Cape Town to Pretoria Durban to Pretoria
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
161.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 52 min • 1 hr 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
23.3 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
53.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
17.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pretoria
06:37 – 17:28
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 50 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,351.47
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.47
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R64.66
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,422.60
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 Laerskool Nelspruit N3 Start: Waterbok Street -25.49291, 30.98962
Midpoint
161.6 km
Total: 323.3 km
Midpoint 161.6 km
323.3 km 3 hrs 45 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 323.3 km
Return-cycle span 646.6 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 45 min
Maneuver count 23
Maneuver density 7.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 161.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.49291, 30.98962
Midpoint -25.83559, 29.74096
End -25.74593, 28.18791
Places

Places in Pretoria

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

50 places
📍
Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Pretoria Central, 0002
👔
Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store 14 Bureau Avenue, Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng
🏬
Shopping centre

Capitol Towers North

🏬 Shopping centre Madiba Street
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Bank

Nedbank

🏦 Bank Pretorius Street, Pretoria
🏦
Bank

Capitec Bank

🏦 Bank Pretorius Street
👔
Clothing store

Mr Price

👔 Clothing store Thabo Sehume Street, Pretoria, 0002
👔
Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng
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Bank

FNB

🏦 Bank 215 Bosman Street, Pretoria
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Convenience store

Adobe Supermarket

📍 Convenience store Johannes Ramokhoase Street, Pretoria
🏦
Bank

Capitec Bank

🏦 Bank W.F. Nkomo Street
🏦
Bank

African Bank

🏦 Bank W.F. Nkomo Street
🏦
Bank

Capitec Bank

🏦 Bank Thabo Sehume Street, Pretoria
🏦
Bank

Nedbank

🏦 Bank Pretoria
🏦
Bank

Cash Crusaders

🏦 Bank Pretorius Street, Pretoria
👔
Clothing store

Mr Price

👔 Clothing store Helen Joseph Street, Pretoria
👔
Clothing store

Truworths

👔 Clothing store Pretoria
📍
Supermarket

Ackermans Woman

📍 Supermarket Pretorius Street, Pretoria
👔
Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store 275 Church Street, Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng
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College

Damelin City Campus Pretoria

🏫 College 273 Thabo Sehume Street, Pretoria
🏫
College

Intec College

🏫 College 273 Thabo Sehume Street, Pretoria
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Supermarket

Shoprite Usave

📍 Supermarket Pretoria, 0002
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Clothing store

Mr Price

👔 Clothing store Pretoria
📍
Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Helen Joseph Street, Pretoria
💊
Pharmacy

Clicks

💊 Pharmacy Pretorius Street, Pretoria
📍
Supermarket

Boxer

📍 Supermarket Helen joseph
📍
Supermarket

Boxer

📍 Supermarket Helen joseph
📍
Supermarket

Boxer

📍 Supermarket Helen joseph
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Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store 277 Pretorius Street, Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng
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School

Laerskool Eendracht

🏫 School Pretoria, Gauteng
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School

Northwood High School

🏫 School 74 Struben Street, Pretoria, Gauteng
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College

Confidence College

🏫 College Kgosi Mampuru Street, Pretoria
🏬
Shopping centre

Bloed Street Mall

🏬 Shopping centre Pretoria
🏫
University

UNISA

🏫 University Nana Sita Street
🏬
Shopping centre

Jetset Park

🏬 Shopping centre Pretoria
🏫
College

Goldman College

🏫 College 15 Sisulu Street, Pretoria
🏫
School

MIG Primary Shcool

🏫 School 190 Jeff Masemola Street
🏬
Shopping centre

Station Square

🏬 Shopping centre 521 Bosman, Pretoria
💊
Pharmacy

Clicks

💊 Pharmacy Bosman Street
🚕
Taxi rank

Bosman Taxi Rank

🚕 Taxi rank Pretoria
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store Pretoria, 0183, Gauteng
🏬
Shopping centre

Kingsley Centre

🏬 Shopping centre Pretoria
🏬
Shopping centre

SunnyPark Shopping Centre

🏬 Shopping centre Robert Sobukwe Street, Pretoria, 0132
⛽
Convenience store

BP Express

⛽ Convenience store Pretoria
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng
⛽
Convenience store

Caltex Auto Motion

⛽ Convenience store Pretoria
🏬
Shopping centre

Vista Do Sol Centre

🏬 Shopping centre Pretoria
🏬
Shopping centre

MidCity Square

🏬 Shopping centre Pretoria, 0002
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 0183, Gauteng
💊
Pharmacy

Dis-Chem

💊 Pharmacy Shop B03 Kirkness Street, Pretoria, 0002
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 0083, Gauteng
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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Questions 9
How far is Laerskool Nelspruit N3 from Pretoria? +
Laerskool Nelspruit N3 is about 323.3 km from Pretoria by road.
How long does it take from Laerskool Nelspruit N3 to Pretoria? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 45 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Laerskool Nelspruit N3 to Pretoria in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Laerskool Nelspruit 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 Laerskool Nelspruit N3 to Pretoria? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R617.36 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R619.92 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R751.91 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R756.56 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Laerskool Nelspruit N3 to Pretoria? +
Yes. There are 15 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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

Schoemanskloof
From Laerskool Nelspruit N3 To Pretoria
Bank Lane
From Laerskool Nelspruit N3 To Pretoria
Church Square
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Route Locations

Start area
Laerskool Nelspruit N3, Mpumalanga
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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