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Distance from Pretoria to Graaff Reinet

N Pretoria → Graaff Reinet
Road distance
876 km
N12 N9
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
806.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.09×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
9 hrs 42 min
Start point
Church Square
End point
Joubert Street
Return: 19 hrs 24 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
582 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
90.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 4 planned rest stops
10 hrs 42 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,672.65
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,679.59
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,037.20
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,049.81
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,206.97
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,216.12
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,687.97
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,704.62
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,903.90
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,915.95
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R3,536.81
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R3,558.70
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
205° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
25° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-32.2535, 24.5337
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Calculating arrival…
Pretoria to Graaff Reinet is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 876.0 km in roughly 9 hrs 42 min.
Travel modes
Pretoria → Graaff Reinet
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Car
876 km
9 hrs 42 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
876 km
~13 hrs 28 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
876 km
↑ 5 hrs 57 min faster
Flight time
1 hr 45 min
With airport
~3 hrs 45 min
Estimated. Includes ~2h airport procedures. Check actual schedules for Pretoria to Graaff Reinet.
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876 km 582 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Graaff Reinet
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

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
    603.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  14. Merge slight right
    197.3 km
  15. Turn right onto Caledon Street
    0.7 km
  16. Turn left onto Cradock Street
    0.4 km
  17. Turn left onto Joubert Street
    0.1 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 15
Known total R426.50
Main toll road N12
This route includes 15 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
Verkeerdevlei
Road: Road not linked yet
R78.50
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
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Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
438.8 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
4 hrs 51 min • 4 hrs 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
63.1 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
145.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
47.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
92%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Graaff Reinet
07:01 – 17:34
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 32 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
16 hrs 35 min
SunriseDawn break
07:01
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R3,661.63
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R17.52
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R175.20
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R3,854.35
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
438.8 km
Total: 876 km
Midpoint 438.8 km
876 km 582 min
Destination Graaff Reinet End: Joubert Street -32.25354, 24.53365

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 876 km
Return-cycle span 1752 km
Traversal time 582 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 2.1 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 438.8 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -29.02266, 26.25751
End -32.25354, 24.53365
Destination services

Available in Graaff Reinet

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Service groups 5
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Graaff Reinet
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 1 nearby match around Graaff Reinet
1
  • PEP
    9 Caledon Street, Graaf-Reinet, 6280, Eastern Cape
Nearby category Banks Top 1 nearby match around Graaff Reinet
1
  • ABSA
    5 Church Street
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Graaff Reinet
1
  • Shell
    29 Church Street, Graaff-Reinet, 6280, Western Cape
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 3 nearby matches around Graaff Reinet
3
Destination brief

Travelling to Graaff-Reinet

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Historic Karoo town
Standout Karoo streets and Valley of Desolation access
Best for Who this destination suits
Karoo stopover Historic town stay Valley of Desolation visit Eastern Cape inland base
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The town centre is compact, but many stays and farm options sit on the edges, so exact routing matters if you are arriving late or heading out early.
Local pulse
Graaff-Reinet Tourism is listing 2026 events such as Stoeptasting and Stage to Stoep, which adds a live cultural layer to the town beyond heritage alone.
Updated: 2026-04-08 · Source: Graaff-Reinet Tourism
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Graaff-Reinet as a Karoo base for historic streets, museums, churches and the Valley of Desolation in Camdeboo National Park.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Graaff-Reinet Tourism positions the town around heritage, accommodation and activities
The Valley of Desolation is about 14 km from town according to local tourism information
SANParks describes the Valley of Desolation as a premier regional attraction
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Graaff Reinet? +
Pretoria is about 876 km from Graaff Reinet by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Graaff Reinet? +
The drive usually takes about 582 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Graaff Reinet 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 Graaff Reinet? +
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 Graaff Reinet? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,672.65 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,679.59 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,037.20 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,049.81 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Graaff Reinet? +
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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Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Graaff Reinet, Eastern Cape
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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