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Distance from Pretoria to 3Rd M1

Pretoria to 3Rd M1 is a practical regional trip, covering about 80.7 km in roughly 1 hr 12 min.

N Pretoria → 3Rd M1
Road distance
80.7 km
M8 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
64.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.24×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
32
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 12 min
Start point
Church Square
End point
3rd
Return: 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
72 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
66.6 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R154.13
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R154.77
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R187.72
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R188.88
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R203.37
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R204.21
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R247.69
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R249.22
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R267.59
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R268.70
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R325.91
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R327.93
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
214° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
34° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-26.2268, 27.8200
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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80.7 km 1 hr 12 min
Start Pretoria
Finish 3Rd M1
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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. Turn left onto Golf Club Terrace
    1.1 km
  18. Continue straight onto Westlake Road
    1.6 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Reef Road
    2.1 km
  20. Turn left onto Elias Motsoaledi Road
    4.5 km
  21. Turn right onto Jonas Moabi Street
    1.4 km
  22. Turn left onto Mphephetho Drive
    0.6 km
  23. Turn right onto Lekgetho Street
    0.1 km
  24. Continue straight onto Doctor Matseke Drive
    0.9 km
  25. Turn right onto Xazi Street
    0.7 km
  26. Turn right onto Sekobotsane Street
    0.6 km
  27. At the end of the road, turn right onto Mohajane Drive
    0.2 km
  28. Continue straight onto Mbukazi Street
    0.3 km
  29. Continue straight onto 55th
    0.3 km
  30. Turn left onto Zakhele Drive
    1.5 km
  31. Turn left onto 3rd
    0.2 km
  32. 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 ↩ 3Rd M1 → Pretoria Pretoria to Johannesburg Pretoria to Cape Town Pretoria to Durban Pretoria to Polokwane Johannesburg to 3Rd M1 Pretoria to 3Rd M1 Cape Town to 3Rd M1
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
40.4 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
36 min • 36 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
5.8 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
13.4 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
4.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
80.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at 3Rd M1
06:37 – 17:32
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 55 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
12 hrs 1 min
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R337.41
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R1.61
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R16.14
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R355.17
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 Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
40.4 km
Total: 80.7 km
Midpoint 40.4 km
80.7 km 1 hr 12 min
Destination 3Rd M1 End: 3rd -26.22677, 27.82003

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 80.7 km
Return-cycle span 161.4 km
Traversal time 1 hr 12 min
Maneuver count 32
Maneuver density 39.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 40.4 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -26.03950, 28.06730
End -26.22677, 27.82003
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around 3Rd M1
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around 3Rd M1
2
  • Woolworths
    Bolani Road, Soweto, 1808
  • PEP
    Mohajana Street, Soweto, 1723, Gauteng
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around 3Rd M1
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around 3Rd M1
6
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Questions 8
How far is Pretoria from 3Rd M1? +
Pretoria is about 80.7 km from 3Rd M1 by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to 3Rd M1? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 12 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to 3Rd M1 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to 3Rd M1? +
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 to 3Rd M1? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R154.13 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R154.77 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R187.72 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R188.88 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to 3Rd M1? +
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 To 3Rd M1
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To 3Rd M1
Johannesburg
From Pretoria To 3Rd M1
Krugersdorp
From Pretoria To 3Rd M1
: Germiston
From Pretoria To 3Rd M1
Durban
From Pretoria To 3Rd M1
Roodepoort
From Pretoria To 3Rd M1
Bloemfontein
From Pretoria To 3Rd M1
Western Bypass
From Pretoria To 3Rd M1
Golf Club Terrace
From Pretoria To 3Rd M1

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
3Rd M1, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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