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Distance from Pretoria R36 to S37

N Pretoria R36 → S37
Road distance
521.8 km
Provincial mix · N4 / R36 / R37
Pretoria R36 to S37 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 521.8 km in roughly 8 hrs 16 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
406.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.28×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
41
Info Travel board
Travel time
8 hrs 16 min
Start point
Church Square
Return: 16 hrs 34 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
496 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
63.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
9 hrs 16 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R996.38
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,000.51
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,213.54
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,221.05
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,314.67
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,320.12
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,601.20
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,611.11
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,729.83
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,737.00
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,106.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,119.89
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
70° ENE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
250° WSW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-24.4686, 31.9685
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 18 °C Pretoria R36 Cloudy View Forecast → 24 °C S37 Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Pretoria R36 → S37
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Car
521.8 km
8 hrs 16 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
521.8 km
~8 hrs 1 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
522 km
~1 hr 2 min
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521.8 km 497 min
Start Pretoria R36
Finish S37
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Directions from Pretoria R36 to S37 via N4
National highway N4
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Directions from Pretoria R36 to S37 via R36 and R37
Provincial road routes R36 R37
2 route directions identified on this trip
  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
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Paul Kruger Street
    0.3 km
  6. Turn left onto Nana Sita Street
    1.0 km
  7. Go straight onto Nelson Mandela Drive
    0.1 km
  8. Turn right onto Francis Baard Street
    5.9 km
  9. Go straight
    2.0 km
  10. Continue straight
    217.5 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R36: Nelspruit
    0.7 km
  12. Continue straight onto Schoemanskloof
    60.5 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4
    0.6 km
  14. Merge slight right
    26.7 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R37
    0.5 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right onto Sabie Road
    0.7 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  18. Continue
    0.3 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    0.8 km
  21. Turn left onto Madiba Drive
    15.1 km
  22. Turn left onto Danie Joubert Street
    0.3 km
  23. Turn right onto Tom Lawrence Street
    1.1 km
  24. Turn left
    2.3 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.1 km
  26. Continue
    41.0 km
  27. Turn left
    2.4 km
  28. Turn right onto Portia Shabangu Drive
    0.3 km
  29. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Portia Shabangu Drive
    0.0 km
  30. Continue onto Portia Shabangu Drive
    41.8 km
  31. Continue slight left
    0.2 km
  32. Continue left
    14.6 km
  33. At the end of the road, turn left onto Sabie River Road
    0.9 km
  34. Turn right
    19.2 km
  35. Turn left
    2.6 km
  36. Turn right onto Nhlanguleni/Muzandzeni Road
    0.1 km
  37. Turn left
    16.8 km
  38. Continue straight
    2.9 km
  39. Turn right onto Lindanda Road
    19.4 km
  40. At the end of the road, turn right
    22.6 km
  41. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R612.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Machado Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R126.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Middleburg Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R84.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Donkerhoek Tollstation
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (East)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Diamond Hill Plaza (West)
Road: Road not linked yet
R51.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Ekandustria East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R31.00
Unnamed toll gantry near Diamond Hill Plaza
Road: Near Diamond Hill Plaza
R0.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Valtaki East Ramp Plaza
Road:
R39.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Cullinan Ramp Plaza
Road:
R21.00
Routes ↩ S37 → Pretoria R36 Pretoria R36 to Johannesburg Pretoria R36 to Pretoria Pretoria R36 to Cape Town Pretoria R36 to Durban Johannesburg to S37 Pretoria to S37 Cape Town to S37
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
260.9 km
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 8 min • 4 hrs 8 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng to Mpumalanga
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
37.6 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
86.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
28.2 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
77.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at S37
06:22 – 17:14
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 51 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:22
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,181.20
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.44
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R104.36
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,296.00
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (26)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
4
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
6
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria R36 Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
260.9 km
Total: 521.8 km
Midpoint 260.9 km
521.8 km 497 min
Destination S37 -24.46859, 31.96845

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng to Mpumalanga
One-way road span 521.8 km
Return-cycle span 1043.6 km
Traversal time 497 min
Maneuver count 41
Maneuver density 7.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 260.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -25.41234, 30.49692
End -24.46859, 31.96845
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria R36 from S37? +
Pretoria R36 is about 521.8 km from S37 by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria R36 to S37? +
The drive usually takes about 497 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria R36 to S37 in one day? +
It is possible, but for many travellers this is better treated as a very long same-day trip or an overnight trip.
Is taxi available from Pretoria R36 to S37? +
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 R36 to S37? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R996.38 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,000.51 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,213.54 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,221.05 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria R36 to S37? +
Yes. There are 15 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Very long trip: This is a demanding long-distance route. Treat it as a serious travel day and consider an overnight stop.
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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Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria R36, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
S37, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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