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Distance from Pretoria to Colenso

N Pretoria → Colenso
Road distance
422.6 km
Highway dominant · N1 / R616
Pretoria to Colenso is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 422.6 km in roughly 5 hrs 2 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
370.2 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
19
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 2 min
Start point
Church Square
Return: 10 hrs 4 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
302 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
83.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 32 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R850.36
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R853.70
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R849.44
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R890.21
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,122.00
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,126.41
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,120.79
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,174.58
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,476.31
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,482.12
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,474.73
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,545.51
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
154° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
334° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-28.7403, 29.8250
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
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Travel modes
Pretoria → Colenso
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Car
422.6 km
5 hrs 2 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
422.6 km
~6 hrs 30 min
65 km/h avg
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479 km flight
~5 hrs 9 min
🚗 33 km to Lanseria International
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Places from Pretoria to Colenso

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Food & drink Near Pretoria

Sea Harvest Gezina Factory Shop

Jacobs Street, Pretoria, 0084 3 km from start
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Supermarkets Near Pretoria

Pick n Pay

Pretoria Central, 0002 0 km from start
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Food & drink Near Pretoria

Corner Bakery

Pretoria 1 km from start
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Convenience store Near Pretoria

Shell Select

Pretoria, 0183, Gauteng 2 km from start
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Convenience store Near Pretoria

Shell Select

Pretoria, 0002, Gauteng 2 km from start
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Fuel stations Near Pretoria

Shell

1680, Gauteng 21 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Pretoria

Fat Cake City

Rietfontein Road 50 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Pretoria

Fournos Bakery

Regent Street 50 km from start
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Food & drink Soon after Pretoria

Charlie Catue

Smith Road 50 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Pretoria

Bonjour

Heidelberg, 1441 72 km from start
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Convenience store Soon after Pretoria

Bonjour

Heidelberg, 1441 72 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Quickshop

Villiers 146 km from start
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Convenience store Before halfway

Quickshop

Villiers 146 km from start
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Convenience store Around halfway

Shell Select

9880, Free State 286 km from start
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Convenience store Past halfway

Shell Select

9883, Free State 310 km from start
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Route

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422.6 km 5 hrs 2 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Colenso
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Pretoria to Colenso via N1
    National highway N1
  2. Directions from Pretoria to Colenso via R616
    Provincial road route R616
  3. Head on Church Square
    0.2 km
  4. Turn sharp left
    0.1 km
  5. Turn sharp right onto Bank Lane
    0.1 km
  6. Turn right onto Pretorius Street
    0.6 km
  7. Turn left onto Sophie de Bruyn Street
    0.8 km
  8. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    0.9 km
  9. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    33.5 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  13. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  14. Keep slight left at the fork
    269.6 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R616: Bergville
    0.5 km
  16. Turn left
    12.3 km
  17. At the end of the road, turn right
    20.9 km
  18. Turn left
    0.7 km
  19. At the end of the road, turn right onto Sir George Street
    0.5 km
  20. Turn right
    0.1 km
  21. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 27
Known total R938.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 27 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.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
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
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
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 ↩ Colenso → Pretoria Pretoria to Johannesburg Pretoria to Cape Town Pretoria to Durban Pretoria to Polokwane Johannesburg to Colenso Pretoria to Colenso Cape Town to Colenso
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
211.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 31 min • 2 hrs 31 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
30.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
70.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Colenso
06:51 – 17:10
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:00
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 19 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
3 min
SunriseDawn break
06:51
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,766.29
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.45
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R84.51
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,859.25
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
211.7 km
Total: 422.6 km
Midpoint 211.7 km
422.6 km 5 hrs 2 min
Destination Colenso -28.74028, 29.82500

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 422.6 km
Return-cycle span 845.1 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 2 min
Maneuver count 19
Maneuver density 4.5 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 211.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -27.40707, 28.80394
End -28.74028, 29.82500
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Colenso? +
Pretoria is about 422.6 km from Colenso by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Colenso? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 2 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Colenso in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Colenso? +
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 Colenso? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R850.36 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R853.70 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R849.44 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R890.21 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Colenso? +
Yes. There are 27 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 Colenso
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To Colenso
Johannesburg
From Pretoria To Colenso
Krugersdorp
From Pretoria To Colenso
: Germiston
From Pretoria To Colenso
Durban
From Pretoria To Colenso
Roodepoort
From Pretoria To Colenso
Bloemfontein
From Pretoria To Colenso
ern Bypass
From Pretoria To Colenso
: Bergville
From Pretoria To Colenso

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