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Distance from Pretoria to Bern

N Pretoria → Bern
Road distance
1,285.3 km
Highway dominant · N12
Pretoria to Bern is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,285.3 km in roughly 14 hrs 32 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,049.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.22×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
44
Info Travel board
Travel time
14 hrs 32 min
Start point
Church Square
End point
Bern Close
Return: 5 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
872 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
88.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 7 planned rest stops
16 hrs 17 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,454.25
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,464.42
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,989.14
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,007.65
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R3,238.24
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R3,251.67
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,944.01
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,968.43
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R4,260.84
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R4,278.52
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R5,189.49
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R5,221.62
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
207° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
27° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-34.0493, 22.9970
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 12 °C Pretoria Partly Cloudy View Forecast → 17 °C Bern Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Pretoria → Bern
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Car
1,285.3 km
14 hrs 32 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
1,285.3 km
~19 hrs 46 min
65 km/h avg
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1,285 km
~2 hrs 34 min
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Nearby places

Places in Bern

Fuel stops, shops, restaurants and services near your destination.

28 places View all →
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Convenience store 4.3 km

Bonjour

72 Main Road, Knysna, 6571
View details → Knysna
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Laundry & repairs 4.6 km

Laundry Drop & Go

Rawson Street
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Convenience store 4.6 km

Pick n Pay Express

56 Main Street, Knysna, 6570, Western Cape
View details → Knysna
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Food & drink 4.6 km

10 Long Street, 6571
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Clothing & fashion 4.7 km

Jet

Jet, Main Road, Lower Central Town, Knysna Ward 10, Knysna Local Municipality, Garden Route District Municipality, Western Cape, 6570, South Africa
View details → Lower Central Town
⛽
Convenience store 4.7 km

Shell Select

6571, Western Cape
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Supermarkets 4.8 km

Woolworths

Gray Street
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Schools & education 4.8 km

Knysna High School

20 Long Street, Knysna
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🛒
Supermarkets 4.8 km

Shoprite

Gray Street, Knysna, 6571, Western Cape
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Supermarkets 4.8 km

Checkers

Rawson Street, Knysna, 6571, Western Cape
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Home & garden 4.8 km

Builders Express

2 Long Street
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Clothing & fashion 4.9 km

Norseman Menswear

Norseman Menswear, Main Road, Lower Central Town, Knysna Ward 10, Knysna Local Municipality, Garden Route District Municipality, Western Cape, 6570, South Africa
View details → Lower Central Town
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Clothing & fashion 4.9 km

Gypsy Bloo

Gypsy Bloo, Memorial Square, Upper Central Town, Knysna Ward 10, Knysna Local Municipality, Garden Route District Municipality, Western Cape, 6570, South Africa
View details → Upper Central Town
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Schools & education 4.9 km

Knysna Primary School

6 Long Street, Knysna
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Home & garden 4.9 km

Metelerkamps

3 Union Street, Knysna, 6571
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Supermarkets 5.0 km

Pick n Pay

Woodmill Lane, Knysna, 6570, Western Cape
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📱
Electronics 5.0 km

Telkom

Long Street, Knysna
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Car services 5.0 km

Hyundai Knysna (Hoopers)

16 Main Road, Knysna, 6570
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Clothing & fashion 5.0 km

Edgars

Edgars, Spring Street, Upper Central Town, Knysna Ward 10, Knysna Local Municipality, Garden Route District Municipality, Western Cape, 6570, South Africa
View details → Upper Central Town
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Professional services 5.1 km

Creative Design Studio Knysna

Knysna
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Clothing & fashion 5.1 km

Yo Kimono

Queen Street, Knysna, 6571
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Professional services 5.1 km

KnysnaON

8 New Street, Knysna, 6570
View details → Knysna
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Home & garden 5.1 km

Elements Retail Nursery

10 Hedge Street, Knysna, 6571
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Butcheries 5.2 km

Greeff's Butchery and Cafe

45 Waterfront Drive, Knysna, 6571
View details → Knysna
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Car services 5.2 km

Nissan

Waterfront Drive, Knysna
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📱
Electronics 5.2 km

Knysna Electronics

Waterfront Drive
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Car services 5.3 km

i4x4.io - Tyres

2. The Red Door (Shop 9) Main Road, Knysna, 6570
View details → Knysna
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Gifts & hobbies 5.4 km

All that Jazz

Tide Street
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Route

Route overview

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1,285.3 km 14 hrs 32 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Bern
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Directions from Pretoria to Bern via N12
National highway N12
  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. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  12. Keep slight right at the fork
    915.9 km
  13. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Donkin Street
    0.1 km
  14. Continue onto Donkin Street
    7.9 km
  15. Turn left
    172.4 km
  16. Turn left onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  17. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Springbok Road
    0.1 km
  18. Continue onto Springbok Road
    0.7 km
  19. Turn right onto Dassie Road
    0.2 km
  20. Turn left onto Rademeyer Street
    0.5 km
  21. Turn left onto Langenhoven Street
    31.9 km
  22. At the end of the road, turn right
    22.1 km
  23. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    0.0 km
  24. Continue onto CJ Langenhoven Street
    1.5 km
  25. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Davidson Road
    0.0 km
  26. Continue onto Davidson Road
    1.1 km
  27. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Courtenay Street
    0.0 km
  28. Continue onto Courtenay Street
    1.5 km
  29. Continue straight onto Knysna Street
    5.0 km
  30. Continue straight
    0.6 km
  31. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  32. Continue
    10.6 km
  33. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit
    0.0 km
  34. Continue
    5.8 km
  35. Continue straight
    0.3 km
  36. Continue straight
    1.9 km
  37. Continue straight
    28.6 km
  38. Turn left onto Belvedere Road
    0.1 km
  39. Continue slight right onto Belvedere Road
    1.7 km
  40. Turn left onto Duthie Drive
    0.2 km
  41. Continue right onto Duthie Drive
    0.0 km
  42. Continue slight left onto Lower Duthie Drive
    0.9 km
  43. Turn right onto Bern Close
    0.0 km
  44. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N12
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N12. 3 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.263, 27.976
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
Vaal
Road: Road not linked yet
R91.50
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.268, 27.950
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
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Grasmere
Road: Road not linked yet
R27.50
Routes ↩ Bern → Pretoria Pretoria to Johannesburg Pretoria to Cape Town Pretoria to Durban Pretoria to Polokwane Johannesburg to Bern Pretoria to Bern Cape Town to Bern
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
643.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
7 hrs 16 min • 7 hrs 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
92.5 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
213.8 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
69.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
81.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bern
07:16 – 17:32
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 16 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
07:16
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R5,372.65
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R25.71
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R257.06
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,655.42
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (42)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
7
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
643.3 km
Total: 1,285.3 km
Midpoint 643.3 km
1,285.3 km 14 hrs 32 min
Destination Bern End: Bern Close -34.04929, 22.99699

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1,285.3 km
Return-cycle span 2,570.6 km
Traversal time 14 hrs 32 min
Maneuver count 44
Maneuver density 3.4 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 643.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -30.59834, 25.39597
End -34.04929, 22.99699
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Bern? +
Pretoria is about 1,285.3 km from Bern by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Bern? +
The drive usually takes about 14 hrs 32 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Bern 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 Bern? +
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 Bern? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,454.25 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,464.42 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,989.14 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R3,007.65 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Bern? +
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. 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 Bern
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To Bern
Johannesburg
From Pretoria To Bern
Krugersdorp
From Pretoria To Bern
: Soweto
From Pretoria To Bern
Kimberley
From Pretoria To Bern
Bloemfontein
From Pretoria To Bern
ern Bypass
From Pretoria To Bern
: Cape Town
From Pretoria To Bern
: George
From Pretoria To Bern

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bern, Western Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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