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Distance from Middelburg N3 to Pretoria

Middelburg N3 to Pretoria is a practical regional trip, covering about 141.1 km in roughly 1 hr 36 min.

N Middelburg N3 → Pretoria
Road distance
141.1 km
N4
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
127.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.11×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
12
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 36 min
End point
Church Square
Return: 13 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
96 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
87.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R269.43
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R270.55
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R328.16
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R330.19
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R355.50
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R356.98
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R432.98
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R435.66
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R467.77
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R469.71
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R569.71
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R573.24
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
271° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
91° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.7678, 29.4555
End coords Destination point
-25.7459, 28.1879
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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141.1 km 1 hr 36 min
Start Middelburg N3
Finish Pretoria
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Cowen Ntuli Street
    0.9 km
  3. Turn right onto Samora Machel Street
    4.2 km
  4. Continue straight onto Fontein Road
    2.9 km
  5. Take the ramp right towards N4: eMalahleni
    0.7 km
  6. Merge slight right
    21.2 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork
    102.2 km
  8. Continue straight
    8.6 km
  9. Turn right onto Bank Lane
    0.1 km
  10. Turn sharp left
    0.1 km
  11. Turn right onto Church Square
    0.2 km
  12. 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 → Middelburg N3 Middelburg N3 to Johannesburg Middelburg N3 to Pretoria Middelburg N3 to Cape Town Middelburg N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Pretoria Cape Town to Pretoria Durban to Pretoria
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
70.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
48 min • 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
10.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
23.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
7.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pretoria
06:34 – 17:32
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:34
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R589.82
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.82
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R28.22
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R620.87
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 Middelburg N3 -25.76780, 29.45552
Midpoint
70.5 km
Total: 141.1 km
Midpoint 70.5 km
141.1 km 1 hr 36 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 141.1 km
Return-cycle span 282.2 km
Traversal time 1 hr 36 min
Maneuver count 12
Maneuver density 8.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 70.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.76780, 29.45552
Midpoint -25.85179, 28.86502
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
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Questions 8
How far is Middelburg N3 from Pretoria? +
Middelburg N3 is about 141.1 km from Pretoria by road.
How long does it take from Middelburg N3 to Pretoria? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 36 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Middelburg N3 to Pretoria in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Middelburg 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 Middelburg N3 to Pretoria? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R269.43 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R270.55 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R328.16 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R330.19 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Middelburg N3 to Pretoria? +
Yes. There are 12 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

: eMalahleni
From Middelburg N3 To Pretoria
Bank Lane
From Middelburg N3 To Pretoria
Church Square
From Middelburg N3 To Pretoria

Route Locations

Start area
Middelburg 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

Distance comparisons

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