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Distance from Pretoria to Bergville M5

N Pretoria → Bergville M5
Road distance
397.0 km
N1 N5
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
351.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 42 min
Start point
Church Square
End point
Kingsway
Return: 25 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
282 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
84.2 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 12 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R758.13
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R761.28
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R923.37
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R929.08
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,000.31
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,004.46
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,218.33
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,225.87
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,316.20
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,321.66
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,603.07
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,612.99
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
161° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
341° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-28.7311, 29.3517
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Pretoria to Bergville M5 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 397.0 km in roughly 4 hrs 42 min.
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397.0 km 4 hrs 42 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Bergville M5
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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 left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    200.3 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N5: Harrismith
    0.4 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards N5: Harrismith
    0.0 km
  15. Turn right
    4.9 km
  16. Turn left
    8.5 km
  17. Turn left
    64.3 km
  18. Turn slight left onto Kingsway
    0.6 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 23
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 23 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 10 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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Routes ↩ Bergville M5 → Pretoria Pretoria to Johannesburg Pretoria to Cape Town Pretoria to Durban Pretoria to Polokwane Johannesburg to Bergville M5 Pretoria to Bergville M5 Cape Town to Bergville M5
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
198.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 21 min • 2 hrs 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
28.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
66.0 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
21.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
88.5%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bergville M5
06:35 – 17:21
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 46 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:35
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,659.64
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.94
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R79.41
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,746.99
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
4
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
198.9 km
Total: 397.0 km
Midpoint 198.9 km
397.0 km 4 hrs 42 min
Destination Bergville M5 End: Kingsway -28.73111, 29.35167

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 397.0 km
Return-cycle span 794.1 km
Traversal time 4 hrs 42 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 4.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 198.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -27.29701, 28.76822
End -28.73111, 29.35167
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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 2 nearby matches around Bergville M5
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 2 nearby matches around Bergville M5
2
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Bergville M5? +
Pretoria is about 397.0 km from Bergville M5 by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Bergville M5? +
The drive usually takes about 4 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Bergville M5 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Bergville M5? +
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 Bergville M5? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R758.13 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R761.28 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R923.37 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R929.08 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Bergville M5? +
Yes. There are 23 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
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 Bergville M5
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To Bergville M5
Johannesburg
From Pretoria To Bergville M5
Krugersdorp
From Pretoria To Bergville M5
: Germiston
From Pretoria To Bergville M5
Durban
From Pretoria To Bergville M5
Roodepoort
From Pretoria To Bergville M5
Bloemfontein
From Pretoria To Bergville M5
ern Bypass
From Pretoria To Bergville M5
: Harrismith
From Pretoria To Bergville M5

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bergville M5, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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