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Distance from Pretoria to Excelsior

N Pretoria → Excelsior
Road distance
424.5 km
Highway dominant · N12
Pretoria to Excelsior is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 424.5 km in roughly 4 hrs 56 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
372.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
16
Info Travel board
Travel time
4 hrs 56 min
Start point
Church Square
Return: 9 hrs 52 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
296 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 26 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R854.24
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R857.60
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R853.32
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R894.28
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,127.12
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,131.55
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,125.91
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,179.95
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R1,483.05
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R1,488.89
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R1,481.46
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R1,552.56
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
197° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
17° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-28.9414, 27.0611
Taxi Transport options
Shared taxi fare
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 11 °C Pretoria Clear Sky View Forecast → 9 °C Excelsior Cloudy View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Pretoria → Excelsior
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Car
424.5 km
4 hrs 56 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
424.5 km
~6 hrs 31 min
65 km/h avg
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424.5 km 296 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Excelsior
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Pretoria to Excelsior via N12
    National highway N12
  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
    33.5 km
  9. Continue straight
    28.2 km
  10. Keep slight right at the fork
    0.8 km
  11. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N12: Soweto
    1.4 km
  12. Merge slight right onto Southern Bypass
    6.1 km
  13. Keep slight right at the fork
    311.9 km
  14. Turn left towards Verkeerdevlei
    37.4 km
  15. Turn right
    2.4 km
  16. Turn right
    0.0 km
  17. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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 ↩ Excelsior → Pretoria Pretoria to Johannesburg Pretoria to Cape Town Pretoria to Durban Pretoria to Polokwane Johannesburg to Excelsior Pretoria to Excelsior Cape Town to Excelsior
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
212.7 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 28 min • 2 hrs 28 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
30.6 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
70.6 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
22.9 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Excelsior
06:58 – 17:21
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:09
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 22 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
1 hr 42 min
SunriseDawn break
06:58
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,774.36
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.49
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R84.90
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,867.74
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (7)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
2
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
212.7 km
Total: 424.5 km
Midpoint 212.7 km
424.5 km 296 min
Destination Excelsior -28.94144, 27.06114

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 424.5 km
Return-cycle span 849 km
Traversal time 296 min
Maneuver count 16
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 212.7 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -27.42034, 27.37848
End -28.94144, 27.06114
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Excelsior? +
Pretoria is about 424.5 km from Excelsior by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Excelsior? +
The drive usually takes about 296 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Excelsior in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Excelsior? +
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 Excelsior? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R854.24 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R857.60 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R853.32 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R894.28 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Excelsior? +
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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