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Distance from Pretoria M2 to Nh48

Pretoria M2 to Nh48 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 441.3 km in roughly 5 hrs 6 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Pretoria M2 → Nh48
Road distance
441.3 km
N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
388.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 6 min
Return: 12 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
306 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
86.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 36 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R738.72
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R742.22
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R822.92
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R829.59
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R974.70
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R979.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,085.80
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,094.60
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,282.50
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,288.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,428.68
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,440.26
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
40° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
220° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.7462, 28.2236
End coords Destination point
-23.0379, 30.6494
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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441.3 km 5 hrs 6 min
Start Pretoria M2
Finish Nh48
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn left onto Eastwood Street
    0.1 km
  3. Turn left onto Francis Baard Street
    3.5 km
  4. Take the ramp straight towards N1: Polokwane
    0.4 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Polokwane
    1.2 km
  6. Merge slight right
    142.0 km
  7. Keep slight right at the fork
    198.7 km
  8. Turn right
    89.2 km
  9. Turn right
    3.5 km
  10. Turn left
    1.7 km
  11. Turn right
    0.1 km
  12. Turn left
    0.1 km
  13. Turn right
    0.1 km
  14. Turn left
    0.2 km
  15. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.2 km
  16. Turn left
    0.0 km
  17. Turn left
    0.2 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 26
Known total R1,070.50
Main toll road N1
This route includes 26 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1.
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Kranskop
Road: Road not linked yet
R61.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Nyl
Road: Road not linked yet
R79.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Sebetiela
Road: Road not linked yet
R24.50
Maubane
Road: Road not linked yet
R33.00
Capricorn
Road: Road not linked yet
R63.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Carousel
Road: Road not linked yet
R75.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Murrayhill
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Wallmansthal
Road: Road not linked yet
R7.50
Routes ↩ Nh48 → Pretoria M2 Pretoria M2 to Johannesburg Pretoria M2 to Pretoria Pretoria M2 to Cape Town Pretoria M2 to Durban Johannesburg to Nh48 Pretoria to Nh48 Cape Town to Nh48
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
221.0 km
Gauteng to Limpopo
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 33 min • 2 hrs 33 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Limpopo
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
31.8 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
73.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Nh48
06:17 – 17:30
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 13 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 58 min
SunriseDawn break
06:17
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,844.59
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.83
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R88.26
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,941.68
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria M2 -25.74619, 28.22364
Midpoint
221.0 km
Total: 441.3 km
Midpoint 221.0 km
441.3 km 5 hrs 6 min
Destination Nh48 -23.03795, 30.64938

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Limpopo
One-way road span 441.3 km
Return-cycle span 882.6 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 6 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 4.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 221.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74619, 28.22364
Midpoint -24.10549, 29.16325
End -23.03795, 30.64938
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria M2 from Nh48? +
Pretoria M2 is about 441.3 km from Nh48 by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria M2 to Nh48? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 6 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria M2 to Nh48 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria M2 to Nh48? +
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 M2 to Nh48? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R738.72 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R742.22 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R822.92 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R829.59 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria M2 to Nh48? +
Yes. There are 26 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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

: Polokwane
From Pretoria M2 To Nh48
Rustenburg
From Pretoria M2 To Nh48
Johannesburg
From Pretoria M2 To Nh48

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria M2, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Nh48, Limpopo
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

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About 276.4 km Difference: 164.9 km
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Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 279.8 km

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