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Distance from Machado Carolina to Pretoria

Machado Carolina to Pretoria is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 229.2 km in roughly 2 hrs 34 min.

N Machado Carolina → Pretoria
Road distance
229.2 km
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
205.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 34 min
Start point
Machado Carolina
End point
Church Square
Return: 9 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
154 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 49 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R437.73
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R439.54
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R533.13
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R536.43
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R577.56
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R579.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R703.44
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R707.79
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R759.94
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R763.10
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R925.57
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R931.30
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
270° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
90° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7456, 30.2351
End coords Destination point
-25.7459, 28.1879
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Route overview

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Start, destination and route line.

229.2 km 2 hrs 34 min
Start Machado Carolina
Finish Pretoria
Map key
Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Machado Carolina
    9.0 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left
    1.2 km
  3. Take the ramp straight
    0.4 km
  4. Merge slight right
    107.4 km
  5. Keep slight right at the fork
    102.2 km
  6. Continue straight
    8.6 km
  7. Turn right onto Bank Lane
    0.1 km
  8. Turn sharp left
    0.1 km
  9. Turn right onto Church Square
    0.2 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 12
Known total R424.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 12 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
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 → Machado Carolina Machado Carolina to Johannesburg Machado Carolina to Pretoria Machado Carolina to Cape Town Machado Carolina to Durban Johannesburg to Pretoria Cape Town to Pretoria Durban to Pretoria
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
114.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 17 min • 1 hr 17 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
16.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
38.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
12.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pretoria
06:33 – 17:33
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R958.24
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.58
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R45.85
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,008.67
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (4)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Machado Carolina Start: Machado Carolina -25.74561, 30.23514
Midpoint
114.5 km
Total: 229.2 km
Midpoint 114.5 km
229.2 km 2 hrs 34 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 229.2 km
Return-cycle span 458.5 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 34 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 4.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 114.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74561, 30.23514
Midpoint -25.87847, 29.28906
End -25.74593, 28.18791
Destination services

Available in Pretoria

Useful places near your destination, from everyday essentials to local stops that can help you settle in faster when you arrive.

Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria
6
  • PEP
    14 Bureau Avenue, Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng
  • Mr Price
    Thabo Sehume Street, Pretoria, 0002
  • PEP
    Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng
  • Mr Price
    Helen Joseph Street, Pretoria
  • Truworths
    Pretoria
  • PEP
    275 Church Street, Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Pretoria
5
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Pretoria
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 3 nearby matches around Pretoria
3
  • Clicks
    Pretorius Street, Pretoria
  • Clicks
    Bosman Street
  • Dis-Chem
    Shop B03 Kirkness Street, Pretoria, 0002
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Pretoria
6
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
Route support

Route FAQ

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Questions 9
How far is Machado Carolina from Pretoria? +
Machado Carolina is about 229.2 km from Pretoria by road.
How long does it take from Machado Carolina to Pretoria? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 34 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Machado Carolina to Pretoria in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Machado Carolina 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 Machado Carolina to Pretoria? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R437.73 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R439.54 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R533.13 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R536.43 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Machado Carolina to Pretoria? +
Yes. There are 12 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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

Bank Lane
From Machado Carolina To Pretoria
Church Square
From Machado Carolina To Pretoria

Route Locations

Start area
Machado Carolina, 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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