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Distance from Pretoria M3 N1 to Pyramid

Pretoria M3 N1 to Pyramid is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 457.3 km in roughly 5 hrs 57 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Pretoria M3 N1 → Pyramid
Road distance
457.3 km
N1 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
384.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
22
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 57 min
Return: 54 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
357 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
6 hrs 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R765.47
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R769.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R852.72
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R859.64
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,010.00
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,014.78
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,125.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,134.24
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,328.95
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,335.24
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,480.42
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,492.42
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
167° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
347° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.6197, 28.2778
End coords Destination point
-28.9879, 29.1616
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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457.3 km 5 hrs 57 min
Start Pretoria M3 N1
Finish Pyramid
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    34.1 km
  2. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  3. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  4. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  5. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  6. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  7. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork
    200.3 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N5: Harrismith
    0.0 km
  11. Turn right
    4.9 km
  12. Turn left
    8.5 km
  13. Turn left
    66.4 km
  14. Continue right
    6.9 km
  15. Turn right
    4.4 km
  16. Continue slight left
    3.2 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.3 km
  18. Turn sharp right
    20.6 km
  19. Continue straight
    4.6 km
  20. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  21. Turn slight right
    0.2 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 33
Known total R766.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 33 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 13 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Pumulani
Road: Road not linked yet
R16.50
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
e-Toll Gantry TG001
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
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Zambesi
Road: Road not linked yet
R15.00
Stormvoël
Road: Road not linked yet
R12.50
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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 ↩ Pyramid → Pretoria M3 N1 Pretoria M3 N1 to Johannesburg Pretoria M3 N1 to Pretoria Pretoria M3 N1 to Cape Town Pretoria M3 N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Pyramid Pretoria to Pyramid Cape Town to Pyramid
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
229.1 km
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 58 min • 2 hrs 58 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
32.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
76.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
24.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Pyramid
06:31 – 17:28
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 36 min
SunriseDawn break
06:31
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,911.40
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R9.15
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R91.45
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,012.00
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (15)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria M3 N1 -25.61968, 28.27776
Midpoint
229.1 km
Total: 457.3 km
Midpoint 229.1 km
457.3 km 5 hrs 57 min
Destination Pyramid -28.98787, 29.16158

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 457.3 km
Return-cycle span 914.5 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 57 min
Maneuver count 22
Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 229.1 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.61968, 28.27776
Midpoint -27.39850, 28.80118
End -28.98787, 29.16158
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria M3 N1 from Pyramid? +
Pretoria M3 N1 is about 457.3 km from Pyramid by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria M3 N1 to Pyramid? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 57 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria M3 N1 to Pyramid in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria M3 N1 to Pyramid? +
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 M3 N1 to Pyramid? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R765.47 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R769.10 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R852.72 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R859.64 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria M3 N1 to Pyramid? +
Yes. There are 33 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

: Johannesburg
From Pretoria M3 N1 To Pyramid
: Germiston
From Pretoria M3 N1 To Pyramid
Durban
From Pretoria M3 N1 To Pyramid
Roodepoort
From Pretoria M3 N1 To Pyramid
Bloemfontein
From Pretoria M3 N1 To Pyramid
ern Bypass
From Pretoria M3 N1 To Pyramid
: Harrismith
From Pretoria M3 N1 To Pyramid
Bethlehem
From Pretoria M3 N1 To Pyramid

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria M3 N1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Pyramid, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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