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Distance from Pretoria to D966 N4

N Pretoria → D966 N4
Road distance
506.1 km
Highway dominant · N1 / N14
Pretoria to D966 N4 is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 506.1 km in roughly 6 hrs 42 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
432.1 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.17×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
29
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 42 min
Start point
Church Square
Return: 13 hrs 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
402 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
75.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 27 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R989.66
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R990.76
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R985.65
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,020.27
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,305.80
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,307.25
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,300.52
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,346.19
93 Petrol R27.16 / litre
R1,718.16
95 Petrol R27.19 / litre
R1,720.06
Diesel 500ppm R27.05 / litre
R1,711.21
Diesel 50ppm R28.00 / litre
R1,771.30
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
252° WSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
72° ENE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-26.8618, 24.0353
Taxi Transport options
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 14 °C Pretoria Clear Sky View Forecast → 12 °C D966 N4 Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Pretoria → D966 N4
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Car
506.1 km
6 hrs 42 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
506.1 km
~7 hrs 47 min
65 km/h avg
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506.1 km 6 hrs 42 min
Start Pretoria
Finish D966 N4
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Pretoria to D966 N4 via N1 and N14
    National highway route N1N14
  2. Head on Church Square
    0.2 km
  3. Turn sharp left
    0.1 km
  4. Turn sharp right onto Bank Lane
    0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto Pretorius Street
    0.6 km
  6. Turn left onto Sophie de Bruyn Street
    0.8 km
  7. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    0.9 km
  8. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    12.9 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Krugersdorp
    0.3 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Krugersdorp
    0.7 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork towards N14: Krugersdorp
    0.4 km
  12. Merge slight right
    41.5 km
  13. Turn right
    10.2 km
  14. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.7 km
  15. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14
    0.1 km
  16. Merge slight right
    157.3 km
  17. Turn left
    21.0 km
  18. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.1 km
  19. Turn left
    21.7 km
  20. Turn left
    61.1 km
  21. Turn right onto Visagie Street
    78.0 km
  22. Continue right
    5.3 km
  23. Turn left onto De la Rey Street
    46.9 km
  24. Turn right
    24.2 km
  25. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.6 km
  26. Turn left
    6.9 km
  27. Turn left
    0.4 km
  28. Turn left
    2.5 km
  29. Turn right
    10.5 km
  30. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 0
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Main toll road N1
We found matching toll-road records for this route, but no tollgate point was close enough to the route line to display as a confirmed route toll.
N1 N1 N1 N1
Routes ↩ D966 N4 → Pretoria Pretoria to Johannesburg Pretoria to Cape Town Pretoria to Durban Pretoria to Polokwane Johannesburg to D966 N4 Pretoria to D966 N4 Cape Town to D966 N4
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Halfway point
252.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 21 min • 3 hrs 21 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
36.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
84.2 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
27.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.96
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
85.4%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at D966 N4
07:05 – 17:37
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:21
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 32 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 58 min
SunriseDawn break
07:05
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,115.44
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R10.12
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R101.22
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,226.78
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (10)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
252.9 km
Total: 506.1 km
Midpoint 252.9 km
506.1 km 6 hrs 42 min
Destination D966 N4 -26.86183, 24.03532

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 506.1 km
Return-cycle span 1,012.2 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 42 min
Maneuver count 29
Maneuver density 5.7 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 252.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -26.40789, 26.05840
End -26.86183, 24.03532
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from D966 N4? +
Pretoria is about 506.1 km from D966 N4 by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to D966 N4? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 42 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to D966 N4 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to D966 N4? +
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 D966 N4? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R989.66 (R27.16 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R990.76 (R27.19 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R985.65 (R27.05 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,020.27 (R28.00 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to D966 N4? +
No tollgates are 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 D966 N4
Bank Lane
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Johannesburg
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Krugersdorp
From Pretoria To D966 N4
Polokwane
From Pretoria To D966 N4
: Ventersdorp
From Pretoria To D966 N4
Rustenburg
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