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Distance from Pretoria to Herold

N Pretoria → Herold
Road distance
1186.3 km
Highway dominant · N12 / N9
Pretoria to Herold is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 1,186.3 km in roughly 13 hrs 15 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
1,056.9 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.12×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
21
Info Travel board
Travel time
13 hrs 15 min
Start point
Church Square
End point
Herold
Return: 26 hrs 31 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
795 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 6 planned rest stops
14 hrs 45 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R2,387.22
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R2,396.62
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R2,384.66
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R2,499.11
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R3,149.80
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R3,162.20
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R3,146.42
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R3,297.43
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R4,144.48
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R4,160.79
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R4,140.03
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R4,338.73
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
210° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
30° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-33.8467, 22.4481
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 18 °C Pretoria Clear Sky View Forecast → 16 °C Herold Fair View Forecast →
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Pretoria → Herold
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Car
1186.3 km
13 hrs 15 min
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Two-wheeler
1186.3 km
~18 hrs 15 min
65 km/h avg
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Southern Sun Pretoria Hotel Near Pretoria

Southern Sun Pretoria

Corner of Steve Biko and Stanza Bopape, Arcadia, Pretoria, Gauteng 2 km from start
"Southern Sun Pretoria is a large, established hotel in Arcadia that works well f…"
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Protea Hotel Pretoria Loftus Park Hotel Near Pretoria

Protea Hotel Pretoria Loftus Park

416 Kirkness Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, Gauteng, 0007 4 km from start
"Protea Hotel Pretoria Loftus Park is a modern city hotel in Arcadia, Pretoria, a…"
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StayEasy Pretoria Hotel Near Pretoria

StayEasy Pretoria

Corner of Lilian Ngoyi (previously Van der Walt) & Andries Streets, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, Gauteng 1 km from start
"StayEasy Pretoria is a practical budget-friendly hotel for travellers who want a…"
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54 on Bath Hotel Near Pretoria

54 on Bath

54 Bath Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng 53 km from start
"54 on Bath is a smaller, more polished hotel in Rosebank, and it feels quite dif…"
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Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers Hotel Near Pretoria

Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers

Corner Corlette Drive and Rudd Road, Illovo, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196 53 km from start
"Protea Hotel Johannesburg Wanderers is a well-placed hotel for travellers who wa…"
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Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake Hotel Before halfway

Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake

101 Henry Street, Willows, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 422 km from start
"Protea Hotel Bloemfontein Willow Lake offers a stay that feels convenient withou…"
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City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein Hotel Before halfway

City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein

175 Nelson Mandela Drive, Westdene, Westdene, Bloemfontein, Free State, 9301 422 km from start
"City Lodge Hotel Bloemfontein offers comfortable, convenient accommodation in th…"
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1186.3 km 796 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Herold
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Destination
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Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Directions from Pretoria to Herold via N12 and N9
    National highway route N12N9
  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
    603.6 km
  14. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N9: Port Elizabeth
    1.2 km
  15. Merge slight right
    197.3 km
  16. Turn right onto Caledon Street
    0.2 km
  17. Turn left onto Church Street
    0.1 km
  18. Continue left onto Church Street
    247.5 km
  19. Continue straight
    61.6 km
  20. Turn left onto Montagu Pass
    1.7 km
  21. Turn left onto Herold
    0.2 km
  22. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Navigation sign

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
Routes ↩ Herold → Pretoria Pretoria to Johannesburg Pretoria to Cape Town Pretoria to Durban Pretoria to Polokwane Johannesburg to Herold Pretoria to Herold Cape Town to Herold
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
593.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
6 hrs 37 min • 6 hrs 37 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
85.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
197.3 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
64.1 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
89.1%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Herold
07:30 – 17:27
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
12:29
Total daylightUsable driving light
9 hrs 57 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
8 hrs 24 min
SunriseDawn break
07:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R4,958.55
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R23.73
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R237.25
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R5,219.52
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
593.9 km
Total: 1186.3 km
Midpoint 593.9 km
1186.3 km 796 min
Destination Herold End: Herold -33.84667, 22.44806

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 1186.3 km
Return-cycle span 2372.6 km
Traversal time 796 min
Maneuver count 21
Maneuver density 1.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 593.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -30.28220, 25.72784
End -33.84667, 22.44806
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Herold? +
Pretoria is about 1186.3 km from Herold by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Herold? +
The drive usually takes about 796 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Herold 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 Herold? +
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 Herold? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R2,387.22 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R2,396.62 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R2,384.66 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R2,499.11 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Herold? +
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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