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Distance from Pretoria N5 to Johannesburg

N Pretoria N5 → Johannesburg
Road distance
56.6 km
M31
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
52.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.07×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
46 min
Start point
Church Square
End point
Commissioner Street
Return: 33 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
46 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
46 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R108.04
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R108.49
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R131.58
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R132.40
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R142.55
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R143.14
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R173.62
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R174.69
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R187.57
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R188.34
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R228.45
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R229.86
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
195° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
15° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-26.2050, 28.0497
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Pretoria N5 to Johannesburg is a practical regional trip, covering about 56.6 km in roughly 46 min.
Travel modes
Pretoria N5 → Johannesburg
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Car
56.6 km
46 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
56.6 km
~52 min
65 km/h avg
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Route

Route overview

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56.6 km 46 min
Start Pretoria N5
Finish Johannesburg
Map key
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
    15.1 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M31
    0.4 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards M31
    0.1 km
  11. Continue straight onto Houghton Drive
    1.4 km
  12. Turn slight right onto Louis Botha Avenue
    0.2 km
  13. Continue right onto Clarendon Place
    0.8 km
  14. Continue straight onto Klein Street
    0.6 km
  15. Turn left onto Smit Street
    0.1 km
  16. Keep slight right at the fork onto Smit Street
    0.3 km
  17. Turn right onto Claim Street
    0.7 km
  18. Continue slight right onto Mooi Street
    0.5 km
  19. Turn right onto Commissioner Street
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 4
Known total R0.00
Main toll road Not found
This route includes 4 toll points from our database. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is 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
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
28.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
23 min • 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
4.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
9.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
93.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Johannesburg
06:39 – 17:28
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 49 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:39
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R236.51
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.13
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R11.32
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R248.96
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (5)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria N5 Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
28.4 km
Total: 56.6 km
Midpoint 28.4 km
56.6 km 46 min
Destination Johannesburg End: Commissioner Street -26.20500, 28.04972

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 56.6 km
Return-cycle span 113.2 km
Traversal time 46 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 35.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 28.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -25.97595, 28.12770
End -26.20500, 28.04972
Places

Places in Johannesburg

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

54 places
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 2001, Gauteng
👔
Clothing store

Jam Clothing

👔 Clothing store 57 Von Weilligh Street
📍
Supermarket

Usave

📍 Supermarket 156 Albertina Sisulu Road, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
🏫
School

School of Culinary Arts International Qualification

🏫 School Nugget Street
🏫
College

Greenview Tutorial

🏫 College 1569 Albertina Sisulu Road, Johannesburg, 2001
🏫
College

Rostec College

🏫 College 84 Helen Joseph Street, Johannesburg, 2001
🏫
College

Summat College

🏫 College 89 Albertina Sisulu Road, Johannesburg, 2001
🏦
Bank

African Bank

🏦 Bank 127 Fox Street, Johannesburg, 2001
📍
Supermarket

Spar

📍 Supermarket Johannesburg
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Clothing store

Footgear

👔 Clothing store 86 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
👔
Clothing store

Mr Price

👔 Clothing store Kerk Street, Johannesburg, 2001
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Johannesburg
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Clothing store

Markham

👔 Clothing store 85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
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Clothing store

American Swiss

👔 Clothing store 85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
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Clothing store

Sterns

👔 Clothing store 85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
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Clothing store

Spitz

👔 Clothing store 85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
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Clothing store

Rage

👔 Clothing store 85 Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2001
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Taxi rank

Noord Taxi Rank

🚕 Taxi rank Plein Street, Johannesburg, 2000
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Supermarket

Game

📍 Supermarket Rissik Street, Johannesburg, 2001
🏫
School

Jeppe Education Centre

🏫 School Eloff Street
🏦
Bank

Capitec Bank

🏦 Bank 221 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Johannesburg, 2001
📍
Supermarket

Boxer

📍 Supermarket Noord Street, Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
🏦
Bank

FNB

🏦 Bank Eloff Street, Johannesburg, 2000
📍
Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket 120 End Street, Johannesburg, 2094, Gauteng
🏦
Bank

Capitec Bank

🏦 Bank 28 Harrison Street, Johannesburg
📍
Convenience store

Egoli

📍 Convenience store Johannesburg
📍
Supermarket

Pick n Pay

📍 Supermarket Wanderers Street, Johannesburg, 2000
🏬
Shopping centre

The Bridge Shopping Centre

🏬 Shopping centre Wanderers Street
🏦
Bank

Absa Bank ATM

🏦 Bank Rissik Street, Johannesburg, 2001
🏦
Bank

Nedbank

🏦 Bank Main Street, Johannesburg
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank 19 Thorpe Street
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank 5 Simmonds Street
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Taxi rank

Metro Mall Market & Taxi Rank

🚕 Taxi rank Bree Street, Johannesburg
⛽
Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 2094, Gauteng
🏫
School

Central Johannesburg College (CJC)

🏫 School 25 Curry Street, Johannesburg, 2094
⛽
Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 63 Rossetenville Road, 2001, Gauteng
🏫
School

St Enda's Community College

🏫 School Twist Street
🏫
College

Phoenix College

🏫 College Loveday Street
⛽
Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 2001, Gauteng
⛽
Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 2001, Gauteng
🏬
Shopping centre

Newtown Junction

🏬 Shopping centre 100 Carr Street, Johannesburg, 2001
⛽
Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station Johannesburg, 2001, Gauteng
⛽
Convenience store

Pick n Pay BP Express

⛽ Convenience store Smit Street
⛽
Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 57 Bezuidenhout Street, 2094, Gauteng
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Taxi rank

Parktown Taxi Rank - JR068

🚕 Taxi rank Queens Road, Parktown, 2193
🚕
Taxi rank

Killarney Taxi Rank - JR069

🚕 Taxi rank 1st Street, Killarney, 2193
🏬
Shopping centre

China Mall

🏬 Shopping centre 103 Main Reef Road, Johannesburg, 2092
🏬
Shopping centre

Southdale Shopping Centre

🏬 Shopping centre Alamein Road, Johannesburg
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Shopping centre

27 Boxes

🏬 Shopping centre 76a 4th Avenue, Melville, Johannesburg, 2109
💊
Pharmacy

Tyrone Pharmacy

💊 Pharmacy 54 Tyrone Avenue, Johannesburg, 2193
🏬
Shopping centre

Xavier Junction

🏬 Shopping centre 5 Rente Street, Ormonde, Johannesburg, 2000, Gauteng
🏬
Shopping centre

Ormonde Shopping Centre

🏬 Shopping centre 18 Crownwood Road, Ormonde, Johannesburg, 2091, Gauteng
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Taxi rank

Rosebank Taxi Rank

🚕 Taxi rank Cradock Avenue, Rosebank, 2196
🏬
Shopping centre

The Glen Shopping Centre

🏬 Shopping centre Orpen Road, 2001
Destination brief

Travelling to Johannesburg

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Business and urban culture hub
Standout District-based city of work, nightlife and culture
Johannesburg works best when treated as a district-based city rather than one central point, with business travel, dining, nightlife and urban culture distributed across very different areas.
Best for Who this destination suits
Business trip City break Food and nightlife Events travel
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Sandton, Rosebank, Melrose, the inner city and the airport corridor all create different route patterns. The final district matters.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Destination facts Quick reference details
Joburg Tourism positions the city strongly around tourism investment and long-term value
The city is best treated as a set of districts rather than one centre
Business-led travel remains a major part of Johannesburg demand
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Questions 8
How far is Pretoria N5 from Johannesburg? +
Pretoria N5 is about 56.6 km from Johannesburg by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria N5 to Johannesburg? +
The drive usually takes about 46 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria N5 to Johannesburg in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria N5 to Johannesburg? +
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 N5 to Johannesburg? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R108.04 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R108.49 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R131.58 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R132.40 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria N5 to Johannesburg? +
Yes. There are 4 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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

Church Square
From Pretoria N5 To Johannesburg
Bank Lane
From Pretoria N5 To Johannesburg
Krugersdorp
From Pretoria N5 To Johannesburg
Clarendon Place
From Pretoria N5 To Johannesburg

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria N5, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Johannesburg
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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