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Distance from Pretoria M1 to 23

Pretoria M1 to 23 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,270.5 km in roughly 15 hrs 49 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Pretoria M1 → 23
Road distance
1,270.5 km
N1 N14
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,054.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.20×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
37
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 49 min
Start point
Church Square
Return: 38 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
949 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 34 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,126.74
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,136.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,369.15
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,388.36
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R2,806.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R2,819.40
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R3,125.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R3,151.30
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R3,692.26
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R3,709.73
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R4,113.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R4,146.45
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
227° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
47° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-32.0275, 20.0667
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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1,270.5 km 15 hrs 49 min
Start Pretoria M1
Finish 23
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Church Square
    0.2 km
  2. Turn sharp left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn sharp right onto Bank Lane
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Pretorius Street
    0.6 km
  5. Turn left onto Sophie de Bruyn Street
    0.8 km
  6. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    0.9 km
  7. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    12.9 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Krugersdorp
    0.3 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Krugersdorp
    0.7 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards N14: Krugersdorp
    0.4 km
  11. Merge slight right
    41.5 km
  12. Turn right
    10.2 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.7 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14
    0.1 km
  15. Merge slight right
    157.3 km
  16. Turn left
    21.0 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  18. Turn left
    21.7 km
  19. Turn left
    61.1 km
  20. Turn right onto Visagie Street
    78.0 km
  21. Continue right
    5.3 km
  22. Turn left onto De la Rey Street
    186.6 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  24. Continue
    3.6 km
  25. Turn right
    0.0 km
  26. Keep slight left at the fork
    23.9 km
  27. Turn right
    188.3 km
  28. Turn left onto Scott Street
    0.1 km
  29. Turn right onto Z.F. Mgcawu Street
    0.2 km
  30. Turn left onto Le Roux Street
    0.3 km
  31. Continue straight onto Lemoen Way
    38.9 km
  32. Continue straight onto Kenhardt Road
    343.5 km
  33. Continue right
    6.4 km
  34. Turn left
    9.9 km
  35. Turn slight right
    51.6 km
  36. Turn right
    3.0 km
  37. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
Known total —
Main toll road N1
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.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ 23 → Pretoria M1 Pretoria M1 to Johannesburg Pretoria M1 to Pretoria Pretoria M1 to Cape Town Pretoria M1 to Durban Johannesburg to 23 Pretoria to 23 Cape Town to 23
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
635.4 km
Gauteng to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 54 min • 7 hrs 54 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Northern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
91.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
211.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
68.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 23
07:14 – 17:57
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 42 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:14
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,310.51
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R25.41
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R254.09
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,590.01
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria M1 Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
635.4 km
Total: 1,270.5 km
Midpoint 635.4 km
1,270.5 km 15 hrs 49 min
Destination 23 -32.02750, 20.06670

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Northern Cape
One-way road span 1,270.5 km
Return-cycle span 2,540.9 km
Traversal time 15 hrs 49 min
Maneuver count 37
Maneuver density 2.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 635.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -27.90887, 22.88618
End -32.02750, 20.06670
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria M1 from 23? +
Pretoria M1 is about 1,270.5 km from 23 by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria M1 to 23? +
The drive usually takes about 15 hrs 49 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria M1 to 23 in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Pretoria M1 to 23? +
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 Pretoria M1 to 23? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,126.74 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,136.81 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,369.15 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,388.36 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria M1 to 23? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Church Square
From Pretoria M1 To 23
Bank Lane
From Pretoria M1 To 23
Johannesburg
From Pretoria M1 To 23
Krugersdorp
From Pretoria M1 To 23
Polokwane
From Pretoria M1 To 23
: Ventersdorp
From Pretoria M1 To 23
Rustenburg
From Pretoria M1 To 23
Lemoen Way
From Pretoria M1 To 23

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria M1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
23, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 1,108.9 km

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