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Distance from Pasteur Boulevard to Potchefstroom

Pasteur Boulevard to Potchefstroom is a practical regional trip, covering about 89.0 km in roughly 1 hr 24 min.

N Pasteur Boulevard → Potchefstroom
Road distance
89 km
N12 R42 R53 R54 R553
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
72.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
15
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 24 min
Start point
Pasteur Boulevard
Return: 2 hrs 50 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
84 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
63.1 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
R148.96
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R149.66
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R165.93
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R167.28
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R196.54
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R197.47
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R218.94
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R220.72
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R258.60
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R259.83
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R288.08
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R290.42
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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
-26.7040, 27.8290
End coords Destination point
-26.7078, 27.0958
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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89 km 85 min
Start Pasteur Boulevard
Finish Potchefstroom
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head west on Pasteur Boulevard
    0.5 km
  2. Turn left onto Faraday Boulevard
    0.2 km
  3. Turn right onto Barrage Road, R42
    4.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Olga Kirsch Street
    3.8 km
  5. Turn right onto Fred Droste, R553
    2.6 km
  6. Turn left onto 1st Avenue
    7.3 km
  7. Turn left onto R54
    60.3 km
  8. Turn left onto Nelson Mandela Drive, N12
    8.2 km
  9. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue, R53
    0.6 km
  10. Turn right onto Govan Mbeki Drive, R53
    0.4 km
  11. Turn left onto Retief Street
    0.8 km
  12. Turn left onto Luke Street
    0.1 km
  13. Turn left
    0.0 km
  14. Turn right
    0.0 km
  15. Arrive at your destination, on the left
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N12
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N12 N12 N12 N12
Routes ↩ Potchefstroom → Pasteur Boulevard Pasteur Boulevard to Johannesburg Pasteur Boulevard to Pretoria Pasteur Boulevard to Cape Town Pasteur Boulevard to Durban Johannesburg to Potchefstroom Pretoria to Potchefstroom Cape Town to Potchefstroom
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
44.5 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
6.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
14.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
4.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Potchefstroom
06:35 – 17:41
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 5 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
7 hrs 37 min
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R371.94
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.78
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R17.80
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R391.52
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pasteur Boulevard Start: Pasteur Boulevard -26.70396, 27.82904
Midpoint
44.5 km
Total: 89 km
Midpoint 44.5 km
89 km 85 min
Destination Potchefstroom -26.70778, 27.09583

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 89 km
Return-cycle span 178 km
Traversal time 85 min
Maneuver count 15
Maneuver density 16.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 44.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.70396, 27.82904
Midpoint -26.62551, 27.50431
End -26.70778, 27.09583
Destination services

Available in Potchefstroom

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Service groups 6
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Shopping malls
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Potchefstroom
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Potchefstroom
3
  • PEP
    Potchefstroom, 2531, North West
  • Woolworths
    55 Nelson Mandela Drive Mooirivier Mall, Potchefstroom, 2531
  • PEP
    Potchefstroom, 2531, North West
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Potchefstroom
6
  • Standard Bank
    Walter Sisulu Avenue
  • African Bank
    James Moroka Avenue
  • Nedbank
    Nelson Mandela Drive, Potchefstroom, 2550
  • ABSA
    Govan Mbeki Drive, Potchefstroom, 2550
  • FNB
    Nelson Mandela Drive, Potchefstroom, 2531
  • Standard Bank
    Nelson Mandela Drive, Potchefstroom, 2531
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Potchefstroom
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Potchefstroom
6
  • Pick n Pay
    Walter Sisulu Avenue, Potchefstroom, 2531, Free State
  • Quickshop
    Potchefstroom
  • Shoprite
    Potchefstroom, 2531, North West
  • Superspar
    140 Albert Luthuli Drive, Potchefstroom
  • Quickshop
    Potchefstroom
  • Bonjour
    35 Chief Albert Luthuli Drive, Potchefstroom, 2531
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Potchefstroom
1
Destination brief

Travelling to Potchefstroom

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature North West university and business city
Standout Working city with academic and regional value
Potchefstroom carries a mixed identity of study, sport, business and practical urban services, which makes it more substantial than a simple pass-through North West city.
Best for Who this destination suits
University travel Business trip Regional city stay Sport and event travel
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Campus-side, business-centre and residential arrivals differ enough that the exact suburb or address should be named before departure.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Potchefstroom as a North West city base for academic travel, sport, business and regional road movement.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Tourism information for Potchefstroom highlights a thriving business community
The city supports shops, restaurants and local products
It functions as both a city stay and a practical regional node
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Questions 8
How far is Pasteur Boulevard from Potchefstroom? +
Pasteur Boulevard is about 89 km from Potchefstroom by road.
How long does it take from Pasteur Boulevard to Potchefstroom? +
The drive usually takes about 85 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pasteur Boulevard to Potchefstroom in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pasteur Boulevard to Potchefstroom? +
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 Pasteur Boulevard to Potchefstroom? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R148.96 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R149.66 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R165.93 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R167.28 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pasteur Boulevard to Potchefstroom? +
No tollgates are 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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Route Locations

Start area
Pasteur Boulevard, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Potchefstroom
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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