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Distance from Pretoria M3 to 55

Pretoria M3 to 55 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 297.2 km in roughly 3 hrs 44 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Pretoria M3 → 55
Road distance
297.2 km
N11 N2
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
251.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 44 min
Start point
Church Square
Return: 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
224 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
79.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 59 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R497.56
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R499.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R554.27
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R558.77
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R656.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R659.61
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R731.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R737.26
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R863.82
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R867.91
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R962.28
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R970.08
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
117° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
297° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-26.7627, 30.4423
Taxi Local commuter
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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297.2 km 3 hrs 44 min
Start Pretoria M3
Finish 55
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Paul Kruger Street
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Nana Sita Street
    1.0 km
  7. Go straight onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    0.1 km
  8. Turn right onto Francis Baard Street
    5.9 km
  9. Go straight
    2.0 km
  10. Continue straight
    129.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11: Hendrina
    0.6 km
  12. Turn right
    41.3 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    53.0 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N2
    0.1 km
  16. Merge slight right onto Voortrekker Avenue
    56.2 km
  17. Turn left
    0.2 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn left
    2.2 km
  19. Continue straight
    1.0 km
  20. Keep slight right at the fork
    1.9 km
  21. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  22. Keep slight left at the fork
    0.0 km
  23. Turn left
    0.4 km
  24. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.5 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R486.00
Main toll road N2 - North Coast Toll Road
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N2 - North Coast Toll Road.
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Routes ↩ 55 → Pretoria M3 Pretoria M3 to Johannesburg Pretoria M3 to Pretoria Pretoria M3 to Cape Town Pretoria M3 to Durban Johannesburg to 55 Pretoria to 55 Cape Town to 55
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
148.6 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 52 min • 1 hr 52 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
49.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 55
06:23 – 17:26
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 3 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 52 min
SunriseDawn break
06:23
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,242.42
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.94
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R59.45
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,307.81
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria M3 Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
148.6 km
Total: 297.2 km
Midpoint 148.6 km
297.2 km 3 hrs 44 min
Destination 55 -26.76268, 30.44233

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 297.2 km
Return-cycle span 594.5 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 44 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 8.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 148.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -25.88597, 29.58168
End -26.76268, 30.44233
Destination services

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Service groups 1
Supermarkets
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around 55
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria M3 from 55? +
Pretoria M3 is about 297.2 km from 55 by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria M3 to 55? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria M3 to 55 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria M3 to 55? +
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 to 55? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R497.56 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R499.92 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R554.27 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R558.77 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria M3 to 55? +
Yes. There are 14 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 medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 M3 To 55
Bank Lane
From Pretoria M3 To 55
: Hendrina
From Pretoria M3 To 55
Middelburg ()
From Pretoria M3 To 55

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria M3, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
55, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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