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Distance from Pretoria to Empangeni

Pretoria to Empangeni is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 625.4 km in roughly 6 hrs 44 min.

N Pretoria → Empangeni
Road distance
625.4 km
388.6 mi • 337.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
495.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.26×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
35
Info Travel board
Travel time
6 hrs 44 min
Return: 13 hrs 29 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
6 hrs 44 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
92.7 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
7 hrs 29 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,046.86
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,051.81
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,166.18
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,175.63
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,381.27
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,387.80
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,538.70
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,551.18
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R1,817.46
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R1,826.06
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R2,024.61
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R2,041.03
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
6 hrs 44 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
6 hrs 59 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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625.4 km 6 hrs 44 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Empangeni
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Start point
Destination
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head east 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, R104
    0.6 km
  5. Turn left onto Sophie de Bruyn Street, R101
    1.7 km
  6. Keep right onto Ben Schoeman Highway, N14
    33.6 km
  7. Keep left
    0.3 km
  8. Keep left
    22.8 km
  9. Keep left onto N3
    46.7 km
  10. Keep left
    0.7 km
  11. Turn left onto R23
    24.0 km
  12. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto R23
    0.0 km
  13. Continue straight onto R23
    71.4 km
  14. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto R23
    0.0 km
  15. Continue straight onto R23
    1.1 km
  16. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto R23
    0.0 km
  17. Continue straight onto R23
    0.6 km
  18. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto R23
    0.0 km
  19. Continue straight onto R23
    1.2 km
  20. Turn slight left onto R23
    0.2 km
  21. Turn sharp right onto Walter Sisulu Drive, R23, R546
    0.8 km
  22. Turn left onto Handel Street, R23, R546
    80.9 km
  23. Turn left onto Adelaide Thambo Street, R23, R543
    1.1 km
  24. Turn right onto Dr. Nelson Mandela Drive, N11, R543
    38.6 km
  25. Turn left onto R34
    75.6 km
  26. Turn sharp left onto R33
    23.1 km
  27. Turn right onto R34
    6.0 km
  28. Turn right onto R34
    150.7 km
  29. Turn left onto R34
    42.5 km
  30. Turn left onto Turnbull Street
    0.1 km
  31. Continue straight onto Turnbull Street
    0.2 km
  32. Turn right onto Pearce Crescent
    0.4 km
  33. Turn sharp left
    0.0 km
  34. Keep right
    0.0 km
  35. Arrive at your destination, on the right
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R34.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 15 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 10 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 -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
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
312.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 22 min • 3 hrs 22 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Pretoria → Empangeni
Start and destination context
Start area Origin
Pretoria
Destination area Arrival
Empangeni
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Pretoria → Empangeni
Pretoria Origin postcode
Not available
Empangeni Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
South Africa
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Pretoria to Nelspruit
3 other similar routes
Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
349.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
332.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
252.9 km
Rev Related route set
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Empangeni → Pretoria
Pretoria ↔ Empangeni
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Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
312.7 km
Total: 625.4 km
Midpoint 312.7 km
625.4 km 6 hrs 44 min
Destination Empangeni -28.74611, 31.89722

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 625.4 km
Return-cycle span 1,250.7 km
Traversal time 6 hrs 44 min
Maneuver count 35
Maneuver density 5.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 312.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -27.55448, 29.87267
End -28.74611, 31.89722
Destination services

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Empangeni
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Empangeni
2
  • PEP
    Biyela Street, Empangeni, 3880, KwaZulu-Natal
  • PEP
    36 Tanner Road, Empangeni, 3910, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Empangeni
1
  • Shell
    1 Ngwelezane Road, 3880, KwaZulu-Natal
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Empangeni
6
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Empangeni? +
Pretoria is about 625.4 km from Empangeni by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Empangeni? +
The drive usually takes about 6 hrs 44 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Empangeni 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 Empangeni? +
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 Empangeni? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,046.86 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,051.81 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,166.18 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,175.63 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Empangeni? +
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 Empangeni
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To Empangeni
Pearce Crescent
From Pretoria To Empangeni

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Empangeni
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Pretoria to Nelspruit Similar distance
About 276.4 km Difference: 349.0 km
Johannesburg to Polokwane Similar distance
About 293.1 km Difference: 332.3 km
Cape Town to George Similar distance
About 372.4 km Difference: 252.9 km
Durban to Richards Bay Similar distance
About 155.2 km Difference: 470.2 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 386.8 km

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