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Distance from Pretoria to A51

Pretoria to A51 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 303.8 km in roughly 4 hrs 7 min.

N Pretoria → A51
Road distance
303.8 km
N11
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
257.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.18×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
31
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 7 min
Start point
Church Square
End point
the fork
Return: 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
247 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
73.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
4 hrs 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R508.64
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R511.05
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R566.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R571.21
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R671.12
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R674.30
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R747.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R753.68
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R883.05
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R887.23
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R983.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R991.68
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
114° ESE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
294° WNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-26.6836, 30.5431
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Start, destination and route line.

303.8 km 4 hrs 7 min
Start Pretoria
Finish A51
Map key
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
    0.1 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
    129.9 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N11: Hendrina
    0.6 km
  12. Turn right
    41.3 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  14. Continue
    50.7 km
  15. Turn left onto Fourie Street
    3.7 km
  16. Turn right
    56.4 km
  17. Turn right
    2.5 km
  18. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  19. Turn left
    2.0 km
  20. Continue straight
    1.6 km
  21. Continue straight
    0.4 km
  22. Turn left
    0.4 km
  23. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  24. Turn right
    0.5 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn left
    0.4 km
  26. Turn left
    0.1 km
  27. Turn left
    0.1 km
  28. Turn left
    0.9 km
  29. Turn right
    0.9 km
  30. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.2 km
  31. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R486.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
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 ↩ A51 → Pretoria Pretoria to Johannesburg Pretoria to Cape Town Pretoria to Durban Pretoria to Polokwane Johannesburg to A51 Pretoria to A51 Cape Town to A51
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
151.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 3 min • 2 hrs 3 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
21.9 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
50.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
16.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
84.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at A51
06:25 – 17:22
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 13 min
SunriseDawn break
06:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,270.08
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R6.08
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R60.77
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,336.92
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (8)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
151.9 km
Total: 303.8 km
Midpoint 151.9 km
303.8 km 4 hrs 7 min
Destination A51 End: the fork -26.68361, 30.54307

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 303.8 km
Return-cycle span 607.7 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 7 min
Maneuver count 31
Maneuver density 10.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 151.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -25.90959, 29.60141
End -26.68361, 30.54307
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from A51? +
Pretoria is about 303.8 km from A51 by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to A51? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 7 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to A51 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to A51? +
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 A51? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R508.64 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R511.05 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R566.61 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R571.21 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to A51? +
Yes. There are 14 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
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. 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 A51
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To A51
: Hendrina
From Pretoria To A51
Middelburg ()
From Pretoria To A51

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
A51, Mpumalanga
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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