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Distance from Pretoria N5 to Roodepoort

N Pretoria N5 → Roodepoort
Road distance
66.7 km
M8 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
54.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
53 min
Start point
Church Square
Return: 47 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
53 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
74.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
53 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R127.27
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R127.80
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R155.01
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R155.97
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R167.93
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R168.63
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R204.53
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R205.80
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R220.96
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R221.88
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R269.12
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R270.79
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
213° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
33° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-26.1564, 27.8858
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Pretoria N5 to Roodepoort is a practical regional trip, covering about 66.7 km in roughly 53 min.
Travel modes
Pretoria N5 → Roodepoort
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Car
66.7 km
53 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
66.7 km
~1 hr 1 min
65 km/h avg
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66.7 km 53 min
Start Pretoria N5
Finish Roodepoort
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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. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Roodepoort
    1.5 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    22.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M8
    0.4 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork towards M8
    0.1 km
  13. Turn right onto 14th Avenue
    0.4 km
  14. Continue straight onto William Nicol Street North
    2.0 km
  15. Turn left onto Daniel Malan Avenue
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right onto Louis Botha Drive
    0.7 km
  17. Continue straight onto Honeyball Avenue
    2.0 km
  18. Turn right
    0.0 km
  19. Turn slight left
    0.0 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 9
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 9 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 4 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
e-Toll Owl
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.092, 27.968
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.131, 27.938
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Blouvalk
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.041, 28.077
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 ↩ Roodepoort → Pretoria N5 Pretoria N5 to Johannesburg Pretoria N5 to Pretoria Pretoria N5 to Cape Town Pretoria N5 to Durban Johannesburg to Roodepoort Pretoria to Roodepoort Cape Town to Roodepoort
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
33.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
26 min • 26 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
4.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
11.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
3.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
82.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Roodepoort
06:39 – 17:29
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
R278.62
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.33
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R13.33
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R293.28
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
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 N5 Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
33.4 km
Total: 66.7 km
Midpoint 33.4 km
66.7 km 53 min
Destination Roodepoort -26.15639, 27.88583

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 66.7 km
Return-cycle span 133.3 km
Traversal time 53 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 30.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 33.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -26.01911, 28.11403
End -26.15639, 27.88583
Places

Places in Roodepoort

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

29 places
⛽
Fuel station

Shell

⛽ Fuel station 77 Main Street, 1724, Gauteng
🏫
University

UNISA Florida Campus

🏫 University 28 Pioneer Avenue, Roodepoort, 1710
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Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
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School

Laersskool Horison

🏫 School Heron Street, Roodepoort
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store Roodepoort
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School

West Ridge high school

🏫 School Canary Avenue, Roodepoort, 1850
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 1709, Gauteng
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School

West Ridge High School

🏫 School Canary Avenue, Roodepoort, 1850
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School

St. John the Baptist Catholic School

🏫 School 11 Amelia Street, 1724
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Convenience store

Bonjour

📍 Convenience store Roodepoort, 1724
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Supermarket

Checkers

📍 Supermarket Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
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School

Constantia Kloof Primary

🏫 School Liebenberg Street, Roodepoort
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School

Playschool Academy

🏫 School Ontdekkers Road
🏫
School

Playschool Academy

🏫 School Ontdekkers Road
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Convenience store

Quickshop

📍 Convenience store 7 Goldman Street, Roodepoort
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Bank

African Bank

🏦 Bank Goldman Street
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Bank

Nedbank

🏦 Bank 16 Goldman Street, Johannesburg
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Bank

Capitec Bank

🏦 Bank 21A Goldman Street, Johannesburg, 1709
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Supermarket

Checkers Hyper

📍 Supermarket Roodepoort, 1734, Gauteng
🏦
Bank

Standard Bank

🏦 Bank Goldman Street
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Supermarket

Shoprite

📍 Supermarket Florida, 1709, Gauteng
📍
Convenience store

Bonjour

📍 Convenience store Roodepoort, 1709
🏬
Shopping centre

Westgate Shopping centre

🏬 Shopping centre 120 Ontdekkers Road, Roodepoort, 1725
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Clothing store

Woolworths

👔 Clothing store Crous Drive Westgate Mall, Roodepoort, 1724
👔
Clothing store

Pick n Pay Clothing

👔 Clothing store Struben Valley, 1735, Gauteng
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Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store 14th Avenue, Roodepoort, Gauteng
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Convenience store

Shell Select

⛽ Convenience store 1709, Gauteng
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Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store Mcgarth Street, Roodepoort, 1724, Gauteng
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Clothing store

PEP

👔 Clothing store Mohajana Street, Soweto, 1723, Gauteng
Destination brief

Travelling to Roodepoort

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

Signature West Rand urban district
Standout Residential-western Gauteng base with local attractions
Roodepoort is most useful as a western Gauteng district destination, where lakes, heritage, suburban stays and west-side city access matter more than conventional sightseeing expectations.
Best for Who this destination suits
West Rand stay Suburban access Practical city routing Short business trip
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The final suburb matters because Roodepoort covers a broad urban area and a stay near Florida Lake is not the same as one closer to the highway or industrial side.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Roodepoort as a western Gauteng base for suburban stays, local attractions and route positioning on the West Rand.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Regional travel information highlights attractions such as Florida Lake and local museums
Roodepoort is best understood as a broad urban district rather than a single compact centre
Its route value comes from west-side Gauteng positioning
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Questions 8
How far is Pretoria N5 from Roodepoort? +
Pretoria N5 is about 66.7 km from Roodepoort by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria N5 to Roodepoort? +
The drive usually takes about 53 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria N5 to Roodepoort in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria N5 to Roodepoort? +
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 Roodepoort? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R127.27 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R127.80 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R155.01 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R155.97 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria N5 to Roodepoort? +
Yes. There are 9 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. 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 N5 To Roodepoort
Bank Lane
From Pretoria N5 To Roodepoort
Johannesburg
From Pretoria N5 To Roodepoort
Krugersdorp
From Pretoria N5 To Roodepoort
: Germiston
From Pretoria N5 To Roodepoort
Durban
From Pretoria N5 To Roodepoort
Bloemfontein
From Pretoria N5 To Roodepoort
: Roodepoort
From Pretoria N5 To Roodepoort
Western Bypass
From Pretoria N5 To Roodepoort

Route Locations

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

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