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Distance from Pretoria M5 M7 to Schoemanskloof

Pretoria M5 M7 to Schoemanskloof is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 279.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 8 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Pretoria M5 M7 → Schoemanskloof
Road distance
279.4 km
R36
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
245.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
10
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 8 min
Start point
Steve Biko Road
End point
Schoemanskloof
Return: 17 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
188 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 23 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R533.53
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R535.74
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R649.81
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R653.84
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R703.96
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R706.88
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R857.39
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R862.70
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R926.27
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R930.11
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,128.15
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,135.13
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
83° E
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
263° W
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.7139, 28.2018
End coords Destination point
-25.4146, 30.6302
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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279.4 km 3 hrs 8 min
Start Pretoria M5 M7
Finish Schoemanskloof
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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
    49.7 km
  10. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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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
Routes ↩ Schoemanskloof → Pretoria M5 M7 Pretoria M5 M7 to Johannesburg Pretoria M5 M7 to Pretoria Pretoria M5 M7 to Cape Town Pretoria M5 M7 to Durban Johannesburg to Schoemanskloof Pretoria to Schoemanskloof Cape Town to Schoemanskloof
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
139.6 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 34 min • 1 hr 34 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
20.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
46.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
15.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Schoemanskloof
06:24 – 17:22
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:24
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,167.96
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R5.59
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R55.88
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,229.44
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
139.6 km
Total: 279.4 km
Midpoint 139.6 km
279.4 km 3 hrs 8 min
Destination Schoemanskloof End: Schoemanskloof -25.41459, 30.63023

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 279.4 km
Return-cycle span 558.8 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 8 min
Maneuver count 10
Maneuver density 3.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 139.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.71385, 28.20176
Midpoint -25.83031, 29.50558
End -25.41459, 30.63023
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria M5 M7 from Schoemanskloof? +
Pretoria M5 M7 is about 279.4 km from Schoemanskloof by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria M5 M7 to Schoemanskloof? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 8 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria M5 M7 to Schoemanskloof in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria M5 M7 to Schoemanskloof? +
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 Schoemanskloof? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R533.53 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R535.74 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R649.81 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R653.84 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria M5 M7 to Schoemanskloof? +
Yes. There are 15 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. 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 Schoemanskloof
Sunnyside
From Pretoria M5 M7 To Schoemanskloof
: Nelspruit
From Pretoria M5 M7 To Schoemanskloof
Mashishing
From Pretoria M5 M7 To Schoemanskloof

Route Locations

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

Distance comparisons

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