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Distance from Pretoria to Amam N5

N Pretoria → Amam N5
Road distance
1199.9 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N14
Pretoria to Amam N5 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,199.9 km in roughly 15 hrs 34 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,030.6 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.16×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
42
Info Travel board
Travel time
15 hrs 34 min
Start point
Church Square
Return: 31 hrs 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
934 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
77.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
17 hrs 19 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,291.09
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,300.59
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,790.43
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,807.71
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,022.96
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,035.50
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,681.82
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,704.61
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,977.59
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,994.08
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R4,844.49
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R4,874.49
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
247° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
67° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-29.1008, 18.4491
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 18 °C Pretoria Cloudy View Forecast → 23 °C Amam N5 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Pretoria → Amam N5
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Car
1199.9 km
15 hrs 34 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1199.9 km
~18 hrs 27 min
65 km/h avg
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1,200 km
~2 hrs 23 min
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1199.9 km 934 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Amam N5
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Directions from Pretoria to Amam N5 via N1 and N14
National highway route N1 N14
  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
    12.9 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Krugersdorp
    0.3 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Krugersdorp
    0.7 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards N14: Krugersdorp
    0.4 km
  11. Merge slight right
    41.5 km
  12. Turn right
    10.2 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.7 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14
    0.1 km
  15. Merge slight right
    157.3 km
  16. Turn left
    21.0 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  18. Turn left
    21.7 km
  19. Turn left
    61.1 km
  20. Turn right onto Visagie Street
    78.0 km
  21. Continue right
    5.3 km
  22. Turn left onto De la Rey Street
    186.6 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.1 km
  24. Continue
    3.6 km
  25. Turn right
    0.0 km
  26. Keep slight left at the fork
    23.9 km
  27. Turn right
    188.3 km
  28. Turn left onto Scott Street
    0.1 km
  29. Turn right onto Z.F. Mgcawu Street
    0.2 km
  30. Turn left onto Le Roux Street
    0.3 km
  31. Continue straight onto Lemoen Way
    38.9 km
  32. Turn right onto Main Street
    171.1 km
  33. Continue straight onto Skool Street
    0.6 km
  34. Continue straight onto 4th Street
    115.6 km
  35. Turn right
    32.2 km
  36. Turn slight right
    13.9 km
  37. Continue straight
    0.9 km
  38. Turn slight left
    2.0 km
  39. Turn sharp right
    7.4 km
  40. Continue slight right
    0.1 km
  41. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  42. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N1
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ Amam N5 → Pretoria Pretoria to Johannesburg Pretoria to Cape Town Pretoria to Durban Pretoria to Polokwane Johannesburg to Amam N5 Pretoria to Amam N5 Cape Town to Amam N5
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
599.6 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 47 min • 7 hrs 47 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
86.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
199.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
64.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Amam N5
07:25 – 17:59
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 34 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 1 min
SunriseDawn break
07:25
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,015.48
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R24.00
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R239.97
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,279.45
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
High (17)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
1
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
599.6 km
Total: 1199.9 km
Midpoint 599.6 km
1199.9 km 934 min
Destination Amam N5 -29.10076, 18.44909

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1199.9 km
Return-cycle span 2399.8 km
Traversal time 934 min
Maneuver count 42
Maneuver density 3.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 599.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -27.68523, 23.07341
End -29.10076, 18.44909
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Amam N5? +
Pretoria is about 1199.9 km from Amam N5 by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Amam N5? +
The drive usually takes about 934 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Amam N5 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 to Amam N5? +
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 Amam N5? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,291.09 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,300.59 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,790.43 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,807.71 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Amam N5? +
No tollgates are 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. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Amam N5, Northern Cape
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Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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