Distance from Pretoria M3 to Nh48

Pretoria M3 to Nh48 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 445.4 km in roughly 5 hrs 11 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Pretoria M3 → Nh48

Road distance

445.4 km

Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference

390.9 km

Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio

1.14×

Navigation steps Instruction count in route set

Info Travel board

Travel time

5 hrs 11 min

Start point

Church Square

Return: 23 min

Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration

311 min

Average velocity Distance over route runtime

85.7 km/h

Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops

5 hrs 41 min

Fuel Service sign

Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km

93 Petrol R23.25 / litre

R745.58

95 Petrol R23.36 / litre

R749.11

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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

-25.7459, 28.1879

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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Route

Route overview

Live map, directions, tolls and route services.

Map Directions Tolls Trip planning

Start Pretoria M3

Finish Nh48

Map key

Start point

Destination

Driving route

Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑

Head on Church Square

0.2 km
Turn sharp left

0.1 km
Turn sharp right onto Bank Lane

0.1 km
Turn right onto Pretorius Street

0.1 km
Turn left onto Paul Kruger Street

0.3 km
Turn left onto Nana Sita Street

1.0 km
Go straight onto Nelson Mandela Drive

0.1 km
Turn right onto Francis Baard Street

5.9 km
Take the ramp straight towards N1: Polokwane

0.4 km
Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Polokwane

1.2 km
Merge slight right

142.0 km
Keep slight right at the fork

198.7 km
Turn right

89.2 km
Turn right

3.5 km
Turn left

1.7 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Turn left

0.1 km
Turn right

0.1 km
Turn left

0.2 km
At the end of the road, turn right

0.2 km
Turn left

0.0 km
Turn left

0.2 km
You have arrived at your destination

0.0 km

Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

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

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Stop Stopover sign

Halfway point

223.0 km

Gauteng to Limpopo

Mid-route position Road corridor partition

50 / 50

Time partition Start / finish split

2 hrs 35 min • 2 hrs 35 min

Waypoint reference Nearest route marker

Gauteng to Limpopo

Vec Consumption & emissions

Consumption & emissions profile

32.1 L needed

Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline

CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output

74.1 kg

Fuel mass Approximate tank weight

24.1 kg

Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol

R1.68

Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio

87.8%

☀ 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 56 min

SunriseDawn break

06:17

Fin Tax & wear

Wear & SARS deduction

R1,861.73

Single trip SARS allowance

SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate

R4.18/km

Tyre wear Estimated tread cost

R8.91

Service wear Oil & filter allocation

R89.08

Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls

R1,959.72

Nav Maneuver index

Navigation complexity

Moderate (6)

Turn difficulty rating

Roundabouts Multi-path navigation

Lane merges Yield required

Complex forks Path selection

Highway exits Deceleration zones

Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS

Origin Pretoria M3 Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791

Midpoint

223.0 km

Total: 445.4 km

Midpoint 223.0 km

445.4 km 5 hrs 11 min

Destination Nh48 -23.03795, 30.64938

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor

Province span Gauteng to Limpopo

One-way road span 445.4 km

Return-cycle span 890.8 km

Traversal time 5 hrs 11 min

Maneuver count 23

Maneuver density 5.2 /100 km

Midpoint chainage 223.0 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791

Midpoint -24.12026, 29.15123

End -23.03795, 30.64938

Route support

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Questions 9

How far is Pretoria M3 from Nh48? +

Pretoria M3 is about 445.4 km from Nh48 by road.

How long does it take from Pretoria M3 to Nh48? +

The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 11 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.

Is it possible to drive from Pretoria M3 to Nh48 in one day? +

Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.

Is taxi available from Pretoria M3 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 M3 to Nh48? +

Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R745.58 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R749.11 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R830.56 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R837.30 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.

Are there any tollgates from Pretoria M3 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

Church Square

From Pretoria M3 To Nh48

Bank Lane

From Pretoria M3 To Nh48

: Polokwane

From Pretoria M3 To Nh48

Rustenburg

From Pretoria M3 To Nh48

Johannesburg

From Pretoria M3 To Nh48

Route Locations

Start area

Pretoria M3, 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

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About 161.5 km Difference: 283.9 km

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