Distance from Machadodorp to Pretoria

N Machadodorp → Pretoria

Road distance

221.6 km

Machadodorp to Pretoria is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 221.6 km in roughly 2 hrs 28 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

206.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.07×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

2 hrs 28 min

Start point

Potgieter Street

End point

Church Square

Return: 4 hrs 57 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

148 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

89.4 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop

2 hrs 43 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R27.95 / litre

R445.87

95 Petrol R28.06 / litre

R447.63

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

267° W

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

87° E

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

South-West

Start coords Origin point

-25.6697, 30.2514

End coords Destination point

-25.7459, 28.1879

Taxi Transport options

Shared taxi fare

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Long-distance caution

Route class Operational trip category

Long-distance

Operator type Service format

Minibus taxi

Weather 10 °C Machadodorp Clear Sky View Forecast → 13 °C Pretoria Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

Machadodorp → Pretoria

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Car

221.6 km

2 hrs 28 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

221.6 km

~3 hrs 24 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 91 km to Kruger Mpumalanga International
✈ MQP → HLA (38 min)
🚗 33 km from Lanseria International
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Places from Machadodorp to Pretoria

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Hotel Approaching Pretoria

Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town

1 Lower Buitengracht, Foreshore, Cape Town, Western Cape 191 km from start

"Southern Sun Waterfront Cape Town is a large, full-service hotel that makes sens…"

B 191 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Pretoria

Protea Hotel Pretoria Loftus Park

416 Kirkness Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0007 203 km from start

"Protea Hotel Pretoria Loftus Park is a modern city hotel in Arcadia, Pretoria, a…"

B 203 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Pretoria

Southern Sun Pretoria

Corner of Steve Biko and Stanza Bopape, Arcadia, Pretoria, Gauteng 205 km from start

"Southern Sun Pretoria is a large, established hotel in Arcadia that works well f…"

B 205 km from start

Hotel

Hotel Near Pretoria

StayEasy Pretoria

Corner of Lilian Ngoyi (previously Van der Walt) & Andries Streets, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, Gauteng 207 km from start

"StayEasy Pretoria is a practical budget-friendly hotel for travellers who want a…"

B 207 km from start

Hotel

Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Machadodorp

Finish Pretoria

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Head on Potgieter Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Tobias Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Voortrekker Street

0.4 km
Turn left onto Molen street

0.7 km
Continue straight

1.2 km
Take the ramp straight

0.4 km
Merge slight right

107.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork

102.2 km
Continue straight

8.6 km
Turn right onto Bank Lane

0.1 km
Turn sharp left

0.1 km
Turn right onto Church Square

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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

Donkerhoek Tollstation

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

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

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

Valtaki East Ramp Plaza

Road:

R39.00

Valtaki East Ramp Plaza

Road:

R39.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

110.7 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

1 hr 14 min • 1 hr 14 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

16.0 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

36.9 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

12.0 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R2.02

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

93.4%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Pretoria

06:51 – 17:23

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

12:07

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 32 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:51

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R926.13

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R4.43

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R44.31

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R974.88

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Low (4)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Machadodorp Start: Potgieter Street -25.66972, 30.25138

Midpoint

110.7 km

Total: 221.6 km

Midpoint 110.7 km

221.6 km 2 hrs 28 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 221.6 km

Return-cycle span 443.1 km

Traversal time 2 hrs 28 min

Maneuver count 13

Maneuver density 5.9 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 110.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.66972, 30.25138

Midpoint -25.89648, 29.25624

End -25.74593, 28.18791

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

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Questions 9

How far is Machadodorp from Pretoria? +

Machadodorp is about 221.6 km from Pretoria by road.

How long does it take from Machadodorp to Pretoria? +

The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 28 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Machadodorp to Pretoria in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Machadodorp 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 Machadodorp to Pretoria? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R445.87 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R447.63 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R445.40 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R466.77 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Machadodorp 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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Distance from Machadodorp to Pretoria

Places from Machadodorp to Pretoria

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Quickshop

Shell Select

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Sasol

Diamond Valley

Shell Select

Sungardens Coffee Shop

Quickshop

Shell Select

Seattle Coffee

Sea Harvest Gezina Factory Shop

Ackermans Woman

Corner Bakery

Pick n Pay

Shell Select

BP Express

Shell Select

Ackermans Woman

Pick n Pay

South African Geographical Names Council

PEP

Pretoria News

Capitol Towers North

Department of Public Works

Nedbank

Capitec Bank

Mr Price

Torga Optical

PEP

FNB

National Treasury

Adobe Supermarket

Capitec Bank

Deptartment of Home Affairs

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

African Bank

Capitec Bank

Nedbank

Cash Crusaders

Mr Price

Truworths

Van Schaik

PEP

Smart Furniture

Damelin City Campus Pretoria

Intec College

Shoprite Usave

Department of Transport

Sky Diva Beauty Works

Abbey's Liquor Store

Young Shall Grow Beauty Care &Hair Salon

Department of Employment and Labour

Cash Crusaders-Schubart

Mr Price

Shoprite

Betting World

Italian Lights & Furniture

Clicks

South African Revenue Service

Boxer

Boxer

Boxer

PEP

Supreme Finance

Akhona Furnishers

Laerskool Eendracht

Madiba Finances

CMH Kempster

Gauteng Motors

Royal Butchery

Star Light Dry Cleaners

Cash 4 Scrap

Bothongo Group

Railway Furnishers

Laundry

Rebs Hair Salon

Mercy Place Ministries International