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Distance from Pretoria to Kana N3

N Pretoria → Kana N3
Road distance
124.6 km
Provincial mix · N4 / R24
Pretoria to Kana N3 is a practical regional trip, covering about 124.6 km in roughly 1 hr 37 min.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
90.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.37×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 37 min
Start point
Church Square
Return: 3 hrs 14 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
97 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
76.9 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 37 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R237.98
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R238.96
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R289.84
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R291.64
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R314.00
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R315.30
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R382.43
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R384.80
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R413.16
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R414.87
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R503.20
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R506.32
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
282° WNW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
102° ESE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-25.5764, 27.3014
Taxi Local commuter
Taxi fare estimate
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Long-distance caution
Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
Weather 22 °C Pretoria Clear Sky View Forecast → 21 °C Kana N3 Clear Sky View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Pretoria → Kana N3
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Car
124.6 km
1 hr 37 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
124.6 km
~1 hr 55 min
65 km/h avg
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Places along the route from Pretoria to Kana N3

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Places near Pretoria

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124.6 km 97 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Kana N3
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Directions from Pretoria to Kana N3 via N4
National highway N4
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Directions from Pretoria to Kana N3 via R24
Provincial road route R24
2 route directions identified on this trip
  1. Head on Church Square
    0.3 km
  2. Turn right onto Paul Kruger Street
    0.1 km
  3. Continue slight right onto Palace Street
    0.2 km
  4. Turn right onto Madiba Street
    0.1 km
  5. Turn left onto Paul Kruger Street
    0.2 km
  6. Turn left onto Johannes Ramokhoase Street
    1.6 km
  7. Turn right onto Es'kia Mphahlele Drive West
    4.0 km
  8. Turn left towards Soshanguve
    9.9 km
  9. Take the exit ramp slight left towards Rustenburg
    0.5 km
  10. Keep slight left at the fork towards N4: Rustenburg
    1.7 km
  11. Merge slight right onto Platinum Highway
    88.6 km
  12. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R24: Rustenburg
    0.5 km
  13. Turn right
    2.4 km
  14. Continue straight
    2.0 km
  15. Turn slight left
    0.1 km
  16. Go straight
    3.3 km
  17. Go straight onto Beneden Street
    9.3 km
  18. Turn left
    0.0 km
  19. Turn left
    0.0 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

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Tolls found 7
Known total R150.00
Main toll road N4
This route includes 7 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N4.
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Brits Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Marikana Toll Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Kroondal
Road: Road not linked yet
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Buffelspoort Ramp Plaza
Road:
R20.00
Routes ↩ Kana N3 → Pretoria Pretoria to Johannesburg Pretoria to Cape Town Pretoria to Durban Pretoria to Polokwane Johannesburg to Kana N3 Pretoria to Kana N3 Cape Town to Kana N3
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
62.3 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
48 min • 48 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
9.0 L needed
Moderate efficiency • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
20.7 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
6.7 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
72.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kana N3
06:45 – 17:29
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 44 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
4 hrs 8 min
SunriseDawn break
06:45
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R520.96
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.49
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R24.93
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R548.38
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (6)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
1
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
62.3 km
Total: 124.6 km
Midpoint 62.3 km
124.6 km 97 min
Destination Kana N3 -25.57639, 27.30139

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 124.6 km
Return-cycle span 249.2 km
Traversal time 97 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 16.0 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 62.3 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -25.72084, 27.68311
End -25.57639, 27.30139
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Questions 8
How far is Pretoria from Kana N3? +
Pretoria is about 124.6 km from Kana N3 by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Kana N3? +
The drive usually takes about 97 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Kana N3 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Kana N3? +
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 Kana N3? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R237.98 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R238.96 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R289.84 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R291.64 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Kana N3? +
Yes. There are 7 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. 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
Kana N3, North West
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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