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Distance from Pretoria to Brussels

Pretoria to Brussels is a practical regional trip, covering about 47.4 km in roughly 39 min.

N Pretoria → Brussels
Road distance
47.4 km
M54 N1
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
39.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.19×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
17
Info Travel board
Travel time
39 min
Start point
Church Square
End point
Brussels Avenue
Return: 18 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
39 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
72.8 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R79.29
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R79.67
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R88.33
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R89.05
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R104.62
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R105.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R116.55
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R117.49
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R137.66
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R138.31
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R153.35
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R154.60
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
185° S
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
5° N
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-26.1015, 28.1560
Taxi Local commuter
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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47.4 km 39 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Brussels
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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
    5.6 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M54: Alexandra
    0.9 km
  12. Continue straight onto Peace Street
    2.3 km
  13. Turn left onto Johannesburg Road
    0.5 km
  14. Turn right onto Thornhill Road
    0.6 km
  15. Turn left onto Namur Avenue
    0.1 km
  16. Turn right onto Brussels Avenue
    0.1 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 6
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 6 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 3 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 -26.093, 28.117
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
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Routes ↩ Brussels → Pretoria Pretoria to Johannesburg Pretoria to Cape Town Pretoria to Durban Pretoria to Polokwane Johannesburg to Brussels Pretoria to Brussels Cape Town to Brussels
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
23.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
19 min • 19 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
3.4 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
7.9 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
2.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
83.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Brussels
06:30 – 17:37
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 6 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
6 hrs 33 min
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R198.00
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R0.95
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R9.47
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R208.42
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
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
23.7 km
Total: 47.4 km
Midpoint 23.7 km
47.4 km 39 min
Destination Brussels End: Brussels Avenue -26.10153, 28.15599

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 47.4 km
Return-cycle span 94.7 km
Traversal time 39 min
Maneuver count 17
Maneuver density 35.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 23.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -25.93629, 28.14146
End -26.10153, 28.15599
Destination services

Available in Brussels

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Service groups 7
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets Pharmacies
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Brussels
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 3 nearby matches around Brussels
3
  • Pick n Pay Clothing
    Greenstone Hill, 1609, Gauteng
  • PEP
    Johannesburg, 1609, Gauteng
  • Edgars
    Edgars, Kelvin Drive, Rhodesfield, Ekurhuleni Ward 17, Kempton Park, City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, 1627, South Africa
Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Brussels
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 5 nearby matches around Brussels
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Brussels
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Brussels
1
  • Clicks
    Modderfontein Road, 1609
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 4 nearby matches around Brussels
4
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Questions 8
How far is Pretoria from Brussels? +
Pretoria is about 47.4 km from Brussels by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Brussels? +
The drive usually takes about 39 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Brussels in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Brussels? +
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 Brussels? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R79.29 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R79.67 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R88.33 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R89.05 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Brussels? +
Yes. There are 6 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 Brussels
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To Brussels
Johannesburg
From Pretoria To Brussels
Krugersdorp
From Pretoria To Brussels
: Germiston
From Pretoria To Brussels
Durban
From Pretoria To Brussels
Roodepoort
From Pretoria To Brussels
Bloemfontein
From Pretoria To Brussels
ern Bypass
From Pretoria To Brussels
: Alexandra
From Pretoria To Brussels

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Brussels, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

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