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Distance from Pretoria to Bultfontein

Pretoria to Bultfontein is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 382.1 km in roughly 4 hrs 33 min.

N Pretoria → Bultfontein
Road distance
382.1 km
N12 R34
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
347.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
34
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 33 min
Start point
Church Square
Return: 9 hrs 8 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
273 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 3 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R729.59
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R732.62
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R888.60
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R894.10
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R962.65
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R966.64
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,172.46
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,179.72
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,266.65
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,271.90
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,542.71
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,552.26
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
215° SW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
35° NE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-28.2869, 26.1506
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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382.1 km 274 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Bultfontein
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Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  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
    173.5 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight right towards R34: Odendaalsrus
    0.7 km
  14. Continue straight onto Z.R. Mahabane Highway
    54.2 km
  15. Keep slight right at the fork
    4.7 km
  16. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.1 km
  17. Continue onto Tempest Road
    1.5 km
  18. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.1 km
  19. Continue onto Tempest Road
    1.0 km
  20. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.1 km
  21. Continue onto Tempest Road
    0.8 km
  22. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.1 km
  23. Continue onto Tempest Road
    0.3 km
  24. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Tempest Road
    0.0 km
  25. Continue onto Tempest Road
    0.6 km
  26. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Stateway
    0.1 km
  27. Continue onto Stateway
    4.3 km
  28. Continue straight
    62.6 km
  29. Turn left
    0.7 km
  30. Turn left
    3.6 km
  31. Turn right onto Dickens Street
    0.3 km
  32. Turn right onto Stofberg Street
    0.1 km
  33. Turn right
    0.1 km
  34. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 14
Known total R348.00
Main toll road N12
This route includes 14 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
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 ↩ Bultfontein → Pretoria Pretoria to Johannesburg Pretoria to Cape Town Pretoria to Durban Pretoria to Polokwane Johannesburg to Bultfontein Pretoria to Bultfontein Cape Town to Bultfontein
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
191.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 16 min • 2 hrs 16 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
27.5 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
63.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
20.6 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
90.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Bultfontein
06:46 – 17:36
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 49 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 28 min
SunriseDawn break
06:46
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,597.16
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R7.64
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R76.42
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,681.22
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Very High (40)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
6
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
8
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
191.3 km
Total: 382.1 km
Midpoint 191.3 km
382.1 km 274 min
Destination Bultfontein -28.28694, 26.15056

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 382.1 km
Return-cycle span 764.2 km
Traversal time 274 min
Maneuver count 34
Maneuver density 8.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 191.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -27.25725, 27.49238
End -28.28694, 26.15056
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Service groups 2
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Nearby category Schools Top 5 nearby matches around Bultfontein
5
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 1 nearby match around Bultfontein
1
  • Spar
    President Swart Street, Bultfontein, 9670
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Bultfontein? +
Pretoria is about 382.1 km from Bultfontein by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Bultfontein? +
The drive usually takes about 274 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Bultfontein in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Bultfontein? +
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 Bultfontein? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R729.59 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R732.62 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R888.60 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R894.10 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Bultfontein? +
Yes. There are 14 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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Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Bultfontein
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