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Distance from Pretoria M5 M7 to Mashishing

Pretoria M5 M7 to Mashishing is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 298.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 52 min.

N Pretoria M5 M7 → Mashishing
Road distance
298.4 km
R36
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
233.4 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
14
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 52 min
Start point
Steve Biko Road
End point
Pos Street
Return: 45 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
232 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
4 hrs 7 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R569.84
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R572.20
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R694.04
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R698.33
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R751.87
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R754.99
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R915.74
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R921.41
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R989.30
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R993.41
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,204.92
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,212.38
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
73° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
253° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.7139, 28.2018
End coords Destination point
-25.0886, 30.4197
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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298.4 km 3 hrs 52 min
Start Pretoria M5 M7
Finish Mashishing
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Steve Biko Road
    0.1 km
  2. Turn right
    0.2 km
  3. At the end of the road, turn right onto Johan Heyns Drive towards Arcadia
    2.3 km
  4. Continue straight onto Hamilton Street
    1.7 km
  5. Turn left onto Francis Baard Street
    5.2 km
  6. Go straight
    2.0 km
  7. Continue straight
    217.5 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  9. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    15.2 km
  10. Continue left
    49.3 km
  11. Turn left onto Voortrekker Street
    2.9 km
  12. Continue straight onto Freedom Street
    1.2 km
  13. Turn left onto Pos Street
    0.2 km
  14. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R612.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
149.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 56 min • 1 hr 56 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
49.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
78.2%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Mashishing
06:24 – 17:24
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 59 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,247.45
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.97
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R59.69
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,313.10
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (1)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria M5 M7 Start: Steve Biko Road -25.71385, 28.20176
Midpoint
149.2 km
Total: 298.4 km
Midpoint 149.2 km
298.4 km 3 hrs 52 min
Destination Mashishing End: Pos Street -25.08861, 30.41972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 298.4 km
Return-cycle span 596.9 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 52 min
Maneuver count 14
Maneuver density 4.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 149.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.71385, 28.20176
Midpoint -25.81609, 29.59940
End -25.08861, 30.41972
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 3 nearby matches around Mashishing
3
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Mashishing
6
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria M5 M7 from Mashishing? +
Pretoria M5 M7 is about 298.4 km from Mashishing by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria M5 M7 to Mashishing? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 52 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria M5 M7 to Mashishing in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria M5 M7 to Mashishing? +
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 M5 M7 to Mashishing? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R569.84 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R572.20 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R694.04 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R698.33 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria M5 M7 to Mashishing? +
Yes. There are 15 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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 looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Arcadia
From Pretoria M5 M7 To Mashishing
Sunnyside
From Pretoria M5 M7 To Mashishing
: Nelspruit
From Pretoria M5 M7 To Mashishing
Schoemanskloof
From Pretoria M5 M7 To Mashishing

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria M5 M7, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Mashishing
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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