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Distance from Ni N3 to Pretoria

Ni N3 to Pretoria is a practical regional trip, covering about 120.1 km in roughly 1 hr 24 min.

N Ni N3 → Pretoria
Road distance
120.1 km
N1 N12 R59
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
106.5 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 24 min
Start point
Market Avenue
End point
Church Square
Return: 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
84 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 24 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R201.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R201.95
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R223.91
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R225.73
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R265.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R266.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R295.44
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R297.83
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R348.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R350.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R388.74
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R391.89
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
14° NNE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
194° SSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-26.6747, 27.9261
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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Start, destination and route line.

120.1 km 1 hr 24 min
Start Ni N3
Finish Pretoria
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Head on Market Avenue
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Edward Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto Beaconsfield Avenue
    0.6 km
  4. Continue straight onto Boy Louw Street
    1.3 km
  5. Turn right towards R59
    0.8 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Sybrand van Niekerk Freeway
    53.3 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.1 km
  8. Continue right onto South Rand Road
    1.0 km
  9. Continue straight onto Rand Airport Road
    1.6 km
  10. Take the ramp slight right towards N12
    0.6 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    22.4 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  14. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    34.3 km
  15. Continue straight onto Kgosi Mampuru Street
    0.9 km
  16. Turn right onto W.F. Nkomo Street
    0.5 km
  17. Continue straight onto Church Street
    0.2 km
  18. Turn right onto Paul Kruger Street
    0.1 km
  19. Turn sharp left onto Church Square
    0.2 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 11
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 11 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 8 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Pretoria → Ni N3 Ni N3 to Johannesburg Ni N3 to Pretoria Ni N3 to Cape Town Ni N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Pretoria Cape Town to Pretoria Durban to Pretoria
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
60.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
42 min • 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
8.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
20.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
6.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pretoria
06:30 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R501.90
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.40
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R24.01
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R528.32
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (9)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Ni N3 Start: Market Avenue -26.67472, 27.92611
Midpoint
60.2 km
Total: 120.1 km
Midpoint 60.2 km
120.1 km 1 hr 24 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 120.1 km
Return-cycle span 240.1 km
Traversal time 1 hr 24 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 16.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 60.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.67472, 27.92611
Midpoint -26.23557, 28.12516
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 8
How far is Ni N3 from Pretoria? +
Ni N3 is about 120.1 km from Pretoria by road.
How long does it take from Ni N3 to Pretoria? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Ni N3 to Pretoria in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Ni 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 Ni N3 to Pretoria? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R201.00 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R201.95 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R223.91 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R225.73 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Ni N3 to Pretoria? +
Yes. There are 11 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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: Pretoria
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Polokwane
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Johannesburg
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Church Square
From Ni N3 To Pretoria

Route Locations

Start area
Ni N3, Gauteng
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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