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Distance from Pretoria N1 to Main N3

Pretoria N1 to Main N3 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 405.3 km in roughly 4 hrs 46 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Pretoria N1 → Main N3
Road distance
405.3 km
N1 R23
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
326.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 46 min
End point
Main
Return: 32 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
286 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R678.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R681.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R755.79
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R761.92
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R895.20
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R899.43
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R997.23
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,005.31
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,177.89
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,183.46
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,312.14
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,322.78
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
145° SE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
325° NW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7747, 28.2730
End coords Destination point
-28.1747, 30.1761
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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405.3 km 4 hrs 46 min
Start Pretoria N1
Finish Main N3
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
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Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.3 km
  2. Merge slight right
    15.2 km
  3. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Johannesburg
    1.6 km
  4. Merge slight right onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.9 km
  5. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  6. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  8. Keep slight left at the fork
    46.6 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R23: Standerton
    0.7 km
  10. Turn left
    24.0 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  12. Continue
    71.4 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    1.1 km
  15. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  16. Continue
    0.6 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  18. Continue
    1.3 km
  19. Turn right onto Walter Sisulu Drive
    0.7 km
  20. Turn left onto Handel Street
    0.4 km
  21. Go straight onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    79.8 km
  22. Continue straight onto Govan Mbeki Drive
    0.7 km
  23. Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street
    1.1 km
  24. Turn right onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive
    92.7 km
  25. Turn left
    17.3 km
  26. Turn right onto Biggar Street
    3.1 km
  27. Continue left onto Biggar Street
    0.7 km
  28. Turn right onto Karel Landman Street
    0.2 km
  29. Continue straight onto Uithoek Street
    1.4 km
  30. Turn left onto Main
    2.1 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 18
Known total R34.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 18 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 12 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
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
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
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 ↩ Main N3 → Pretoria N1 Pretoria N1 to Johannesburg Pretoria N1 to Pretoria Pretoria N1 to Cape Town Pretoria N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Main N3 Pretoria to Main N3 Cape Town to Main N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
202.8 km
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 23 min • 2 hrs 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
29.2 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
67.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
21.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Main N3
06:26 – 17:25
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 58 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 11 min
SunriseDawn break
06:26
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,694.13
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.11
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R81.06
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,783.30
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (33)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
3
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
7
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria N1 -25.77472, 28.27305
Midpoint
202.8 km
Total: 405.3 km
Midpoint 202.8 km
405.3 km 4 hrs 46 min
Destination Main N3 End: Main -28.17471, 30.17607

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to KwaZulu-Natal
One-way road span 405.3 km
Return-cycle span 810.6 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 46 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 7.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 202.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.77472, 28.27305
Midpoint -26.94268, 29.21506
End -28.17471, 30.17607
Destination services

Available in Main N3

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Service groups 3
Schools Clothing stores Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Main N3
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Main N3
1
  • PEP
    Dundee, 3000, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Main N3
2
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria N1 from Main N3? +
Pretoria N1 is about 405.3 km from Main N3 by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria N1 to Main N3? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria N1 to Main N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria N1 to Main N3? +
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 N1 to Main N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R678.46 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R681.67 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R755.79 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R761.92 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria N1 to Main N3? +
Yes. There are 18 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 N1 To Main N3
O. R.Tambo International
From Pretoria N1 To Main N3
: Germiston
From Pretoria N1 To Main N3
Durban
From Pretoria N1 To Main N3
Roodepoort
From Pretoria N1 To Main N3
Bloemfontein
From Pretoria N1 To Main N3
ern Bypass
From Pretoria N1 To Main N3
: Standerton
From Pretoria N1 To Main N3
Heidelberg
From Pretoria N1 To Main N3
Main
From Pretoria N1 To Main N3

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria N1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Main N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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About 155.2 km Difference: 250.1 km
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