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Distance from Pretoria N12 to D201

Pretoria N12 to D201 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 503.1 km in roughly 6 hrs 29 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Pretoria N12 → D201
Road distance
503.1 km
N12
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
449.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
26
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 29 min
Start point
Church Square
Return: 59 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
389 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 14 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R960.59
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R964.57
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,169.95
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,177.19
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,267.44
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,272.70
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,543.68
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,553.24
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,667.69
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,674.61
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,031.16
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,043.74
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
234° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
54° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-28.0911, 24.4980
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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503.1 km 6 hrs 29 min
Start Pretoria N12
Finish D201
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Church Square
    0.2 km
  2. Turn sharp left
    0.1 km
  3. Turn sharp right onto Bank Lane
    0.1 km
  4. Turn right onto Pretorius Street
    0.6 km
  5. Turn left onto Sophie de Bruyn Street
    0.8 km
  6. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    0.9 km
  7. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    33.5 km
  8. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    13.3 km
  13. Continue straight
    18.1 km
  14. Continue straight
    70.0 km
  15. Turn right onto James Moroka Avenue
    1.8 km
  16. Turn left onto Beyers Naude Avenue
    0.4 km
  17. Turn right onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    56.3 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  19. Continue
    228.4 km
  20. Turn right onto Magrieta Prinsloo Street
    1.6 km
  21. Turn left
    10.7 km
  22. Continue straight
    11.3 km
  23. Turn left
    12.9 km
  24. Turn right
    3.0 km
  25. Turn right
    2.6 km
  26. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 6
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N12
This route includes 6 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ D201 → Pretoria N12 Pretoria N12 to Johannesburg Pretoria N12 to Pretoria Pretoria N12 to Cape Town Pretoria N12 to Durban Johannesburg to D201 Pretoria to D201 Cape Town to D201
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
251.6 km
Gauteng to Northern Cape
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 14 min • 3 hrs 14 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Northern Cape
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
36.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
83.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
27.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.3%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at D201
06:52 – 17:43
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 50 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:52
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,102.85
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.06
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R100.61
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,213.52
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria N12 Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
251.6 km
Total: 503.1 km
Midpoint 251.6 km
503.1 km 6 hrs 29 min
Destination D201 -28.09108, 24.49799

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Northern Cape
One-way road span 503.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,006.1 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 29 min
Maneuver count 26
Maneuver density 5.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 251.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -26.92529, 26.38363
End -28.09108, 24.49799
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria N12 from D201? +
Pretoria N12 is about 503.1 km from D201 by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria N12 to D201? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 29 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria N12 to D201 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria N12 to D201? +
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 N12 to D201? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R960.59 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R964.57 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,169.95 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,177.19 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria N12 to D201? +
Yes. There are 6 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 N12 To D201
Bank Lane
From Pretoria N12 To D201
Johannesburg
From Pretoria N12 To D201
Krugersdorp
From Pretoria N12 To D201
: Soweto
From Pretoria N12 To D201
Kimberley
From Pretoria N12 To D201
Bloemfontein
From Pretoria N12 To D201
ern Bypass
From Pretoria N12 To D201

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria N12, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
D201, Northern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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