Distance from P271 N5 to Pretoria

N P271 N5 → Pretoria

Road distance

312.8 km

Highway dominant · N1 / N3

P271 N5 to Pretoria is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 312.8 km in roughly 4 hrs 9 min.

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

277.0 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.13×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

4 hrs 9 min

End point

Church Square

Return: 8 hrs 19 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

249 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

75.1 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

4 hrs 39 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R26.52 / litre

R597.34

95 Petrol R26.63 / litre

R599.82

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🧭 Route vector

Compass bearing

357° N

Forward azimuth heading

Return heading Reverse azimuth

177° S

Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift

North-East

Start coords Origin point

-28.2342, 28.3188

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

Weather 10 °C P271 N5 Cloudy View Forecast → 13 °C Pretoria Clear Sky View Forecast →

Travel modes

P271 N5 → Pretoria

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Car

312.8 km

4 hrs 9 min

Road route

🏍️ Estimate

Two-wheeler

312.8 km

~4 hrs 48 min

65 km/h avg

🚗 219 km to Bram Fischer International
✈ BFN → CPT → HLA (46 min)
🚗 33 km from Lanseria International
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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start P271 N5

Finish Pretoria

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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Directions from P271 N5 to Pretoria via N3 and N1

National highway route N3N1
Start your journey

65.6 km
Continue straight

51.6 km
Turn slight left

0.1 km
Continue straight

28.6 km
Take the ramp left towards N3: Heidelberg

0.8 km
Merge slight right

46.9 km
Keep slight right at the fork

81.1 km
Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1

0.4 km
Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria

1.5 km
Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway

34.3 km
Continue straight onto Kgosi Mampuru Street

0.9 km
Turn right onto W.F. Nkomo Street

0.5 km
Continue straight onto Church Street

0.2 km
Turn right onto Paul Kruger Street

0.1 km
Turn sharp left onto Church Square

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

Tolls found 23

Known total R678.00

Main toll road N3

This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Ihobe

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Sunbird

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

e-Toll Ivusi

Road: Road not linked yet

R0.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107

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

Gosforth

Road: Road not linked yet

R17.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

De Hoek

Road: Road not linked yet

R67.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: 169

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Wilge

Road: Road not linked yet

R94.00

Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141

Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network

R0.00

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

156.8 km

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 4 min • 2 hrs 4 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Mid-route reference

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

22.5 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

52.0 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

16.9 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.92

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

88.5%

☀ Solar data

Daylight window at Pretoria

06:44 – 17:24

Outside daylight hours

Solar noonHighest sun position

Total daylightUsable driving light

10 hrs 40 min

Light remainingUntil sunset

Expired

SunriseDawn break

06:44

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,307.65

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R6.26

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R62.57

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,376.47

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (7)

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 P271 N5 -28.23419, 28.31882

Midpoint

156.8 km

Total: 312.8 km

Midpoint 156.8 km

312.8 km 250 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 312.8 km

Return-cycle span 625.6 km

Traversal time 250 min

Maneuver count 16

Maneuver density 5.1 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 156.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.23419, 28.31882

Midpoint -26.95446, 28.56947

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

Route FAQ

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Questions 9

How far is P271 N5 from Pretoria? +

P271 N5 is about 312.8 km from Pretoria by road.

How long does it take from P271 N5 to Pretoria? +

The drive usually takes about 250 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from P271 N5 to Pretoria in one day? +

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

Is taxi available from P271 N5 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 P271 N5 to Pretoria? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R597.34 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R599.82 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R727.53 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R732.03 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from P271 N5 to Pretoria? +

Yes. There are 23 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 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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