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Distance from Pretoria N1 to Tzaneen

Pretoria N1 to Tzaneen is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 356.5 km in roughly 4 hrs 10 min.

N Pretoria N1 → Tzaneen
Road distance
356.5 km
N1 R71
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
288.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 10 min
Return: 21 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
250 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 40 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R596.75
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R599.57
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R664.76
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R670.15
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R787.37
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R791.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R877.12
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R884.23
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,036.02
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,040.92
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,154.10
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,163.46
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
42° NE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
222° SW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.7747, 28.2730
End coords Destination point
-23.8319, 30.1611
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

356.5 km 4 hrs 10 min
Start Pretoria N1
Finish Tzaneen
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  1. Start your journey
    0.5 km
  2. Turn right onto Atterbury Road
    0.1 km
  3. Take the ramp slight left towards N1
    1.3 km
  4. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1 Toll: Polokwane
    0.2 km
  5. Merge slight right
    146.2 km
  6. Keep slight right at the fork
    117.3 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R71
    0.5 km
  8. Turn right onto Grobler Street
    1.5 km
  9. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  10. Continue
    15.0 km
  11. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  12. Continue
    65.3 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    7.7 km
  14. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  15. Turn right onto Pienaar Street
    0.1 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn left onto Peace Street
    0.2 km
  17. Turn right onto Skirving Street
    0.3 km
  18. Turn right
    0.0 km
  19. Turn right
    0.0 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 26
Known total R1,007.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 26 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
e-Toll Gantry TG001
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
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
Routes ↩ Tzaneen → Pretoria N1 Pretoria N1 to Johannesburg Pretoria N1 to Pretoria Pretoria N1 to Cape Town Pretoria N1 to Durban Johannesburg to Tzaneen Pretoria to Tzaneen Cape Town to Tzaneen
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
178.5 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 5 min • 2 hrs 5 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
25.7 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
59.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
19.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.8%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Tzaneen
06:20 – 17:31
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 10 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 18 min
SunriseDawn break
06:20
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,490.08
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.13
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R71.30
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,568.51
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
2
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 N1 -25.77472, 28.27305
Midpoint
178.5 km
Total: 356.5 km
Midpoint 178.5 km
356.5 km 4 hrs 10 min
Destination Tzaneen -23.83194, 30.16111

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 356.5 km
Return-cycle span 713.0 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 10 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 5.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 178.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.77472, 28.27305
Midpoint -24.37556, 28.86273
End -23.83194, 30.16111
Destination services

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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Tzaneen
6
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 5 nearby matches around Tzaneen
5
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 1 nearby match around Tzaneen
1
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria N1 from Tzaneen? +
Pretoria N1 is about 356.5 km from Tzaneen by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria N1 to Tzaneen? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 10 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria N1 to Tzaneen in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria N1 to Tzaneen? +
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 Tzaneen? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R596.75 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R599.57 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R664.76 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R670.15 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria N1 to Tzaneen? +
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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

Toll: Polokwane
From Pretoria N1 To Tzaneen
Pretoria
From Pretoria N1 To Tzaneen
eMalahleni
From Pretoria N1 To Tzaneen
: Giyani
From Pretoria N1 To Tzaneen
Duiwelskloof
From Pretoria N1 To Tzaneen
Mooketsi
From Pretoria N1 To Tzaneen

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria N1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Tzaneen
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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