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Distance from London to Pretoria M5 M7

London to Pretoria M5 M7 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 418.4 km in roughly 5 hrs 15 min.

N London → Pretoria M5 M7
Road distance
418.4 km
N4 R539
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
303.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.38×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
30
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 15 min
End point
Steve Biko Road
Return: 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
315 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 45 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R798.82
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R802.13
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R972.92
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R978.95
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,054.00
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,058.37
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,283.72
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,291.67
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,386.84
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,392.59
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,689.10
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,699.56
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
250° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
70° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-24.8178, 31.0472
End coords Destination point
-25.7139, 28.2018
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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418.4 km 5 hrs 15 min
Start London
Finish Pretoria M5 M7
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Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left
    3.9 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.3 km
  4. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.0 km
  5. Continue
    0.4 km
  6. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  7. Continue
    0.7 km
  8. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  9. Continue
    30.7 km
  10. Turn right
    41.0 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  12. Continue
    2.3 km
  13. Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street
    1.2 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn left onto Danie Joubert Street
    0.3 km
  15. Turn right onto Chief Mgiyeni Khumalo Drive
    15.1 km
  16. Turn right
    0.8 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit
    0.1 km
  18. Continue
    0.3 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Sabie Road
    0.1 km
  20. Continue onto Sabie Road
    0.4 km
  21. Take the ramp left towards N4
    0.5 km
  22. Merge slight right onto Northern Bypass
    26.8 km
  23. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R539
    0.7 km
  24. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.7 km
  25. Take the ramp left
    0.3 km
  26. Turn right
    116.4 km
  27. Keep slight right at the fork
    102.2 km
  28. Continue straight
    7.1 km
  29. Turn right onto Steve Biko Road
    3.7 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 13
Known total R550.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 13 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Routes ↩ Pretoria M5 M7 → London London to Johannesburg London to Pretoria London to Cape Town London to Durban Johannesburg to Pretoria M5 M7 Pretoria to Pretoria M5 M7 Cape Town to Pretoria M5 M7
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
209.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 37 min • 2 hrs 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
30.1 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
69.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pretoria M5 M7
06:34 – 17:31
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,748.72
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.37
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R83.67
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,840.76
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (35)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin London -24.81778, 31.04722
Midpoint
209.2 km
Total: 418.4 km
Midpoint 209.2 km
418.4 km 5 hrs 15 min
Destination Pretoria M5 M7 End: Steve Biko Road -25.71385, 28.20176

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 418.4 km
Return-cycle span 836.7 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 15 min
Maneuver count 30
Maneuver density 7.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 209.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -24.81778, 31.04722
Midpoint -25.72240, 30.14514
End -25.71385, 28.20176
Destination services

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria M5 M7
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria M5 M7
6
  • PEP
    Pretoria, 0084, Gauteng
  • Simply
    Nico Smith Street, Pretoria, 0084
  • Truworths
    Nico Smith Street, Pretoria, 0084
  • LEGiT
    Nico Smith Street, Pretoria, 0084
  • Ackermans
    Nico Smith Street, Pretoria, 0084
  • Rudi's Shoes
    Pretoria
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria M5 M7
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Pretoria M5 M7
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria M5 M7
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Pretoria M5 M7
1
  • Clicks
    Pretorius Street, Pretoria
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria M5 M7
6
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Questions 9
How far is London from Pretoria M5 M7? +
London is about 418.4 km from Pretoria M5 M7 by road.
How long does it take from London to Pretoria M5 M7? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 15 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from London to Pretoria M5 M7 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from London to Pretoria M5 M7? +
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 London to Pretoria M5 M7? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R798.82 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R802.13 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R972.92 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R978.95 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from London to Pretoria M5 M7? +
Yes. There are 13 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

ern Bypass
From London To Pretoria M5 M7
Schoemanskloof
From London To Pretoria M5 M7

Route Locations

Start area
London
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pretoria M5 M7, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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