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Distance from Pretoria to Ilfracombe

Pretoria to Ilfracombe is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 635.3 km in roughly 7 hrs 23 min.

N Pretoria → Ilfracombe
Road distance
635.3 km
N1 R603
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
557.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
24
Info Travel board
Travel time
7 hrs 23 min
Start point
Church Square
End point
Oak Road
Return: 46 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
443 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 3 planned rest stops
8 hrs 8 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,213.01
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,218.04
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,477.38
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,486.53
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,600.50
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,607.14
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,949.33
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,961.40
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R2,105.92
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R2,114.65
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R2,564.90
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R2,580.78
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
153° SSE
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
333° NNW
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-30.1886, 30.8088
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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635.3 km 7 hrs 23 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Ilfracombe
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Start point
Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

↑
  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. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1: Germiston
    0.3 km
  9. Keep slight left at the fork towards N1: Germiston
    0.7 km
  10. Merge slight right onto Eastern Bypass
    22.1 km
  11. Keep slight left at the fork
    58.7 km
  12. Keep slight left at the fork
    437.2 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R603
    1.2 km
  14. Turn left onto Sbu Mkhize Drive
    37.0 km
  15. Continue straight onto Umbumbulu Road
    29.3 km
  16. Take the ramp left
    0.6 km
  17. Merge slight right
    8.4 km
  18. Take the exit ramp slight left towards South Coast
    0.4 km
  19. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  20. Turn right
    0.1 km
  21. Turn left
    0.1 km
  22. Turn right
    2.9 km
  23. Turn right onto Oak Road
    0.3 km
  24. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 35
Known total R1,379.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 35 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 10 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
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
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
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
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Routes ↩ Ilfracombe → Pretoria Pretoria to Johannesburg Pretoria to Cape Town Pretoria to Durban Pretoria to Polokwane Johannesburg to Ilfracombe Pretoria to Ilfracombe Cape Town to Ilfracombe
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
318.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
3 hrs 41 min • 3 hrs 41 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
45.7 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
105.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
34.3 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.7%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Ilfracombe
06:30 – 17:15
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 44 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
Expired
SunriseDawn break
06:30
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R2,655.43
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R12.71
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R127.05
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R2,795.19
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (13)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
3
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
318.2 km
Total: 635.3 km
Midpoint 318.2 km
635.3 km 7 hrs 23 min
Destination Ilfracombe End: Oak Road -30.18860, 30.80882

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 635.3 km
Return-cycle span 1,270.5 km
Traversal time 7 hrs 23 min
Maneuver count 24
Maneuver density 3.8 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 318.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -28.27922, 29.14051
End -30.18860, 30.80882
Destination services

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Service groups 2
Schools Fuel stations and garages
Nearby category Schools Top 4 nearby matches around Ilfracombe
4
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Ilfracombe
2
  • Shell
    4126, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Shell
    4126, KwaZulu-Natal
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Ilfracombe? +
Pretoria is about 635.3 km from Ilfracombe by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Ilfracombe? +
The drive usually takes about 7 hrs 23 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Ilfracombe 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 Ilfracombe? +
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 Ilfracombe? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R1,213.01 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R1,218.04 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,477.38 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,486.53 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Ilfracombe? +
Yes. There are 35 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 Ilfracombe
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To Ilfracombe
Johannesburg
From Pretoria To Ilfracombe
Krugersdorp
From Pretoria To Ilfracombe
: Germiston
From Pretoria To Ilfracombe
Durban
From Pretoria To Ilfracombe
Roodepoort
From Pretoria To Ilfracombe
Bloemfontein
From Pretoria To Ilfracombe
ern Bypass
From Pretoria To Ilfracombe
: Umumbulu
From Pretoria To Ilfracombe

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Ilfracombe, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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