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Distance from Pretoria to Kroonstad N1 R36

Pretoria to Kroonstad N1 R36 is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 249.7 km in roughly 2 hrs 47 min.

N Pretoria → Kroonstad N1 R36
Road distance
249.7 km
N1 N12 R76
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
232.0 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.08×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 47 min
Start point
Church Square
Return: 35 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
167 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
89.3 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 2 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R417.99
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R419.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R465.63
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R469.40
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R551.51
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R554.12
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R614.37
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R619.35
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R725.67
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R729.10
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R808.38
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R814.94
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
203° SSW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
23° NNE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
South-West
Start coords Origin point
-25.7459, 28.1879
End coords Destination point
-27.6570, 27.2499
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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249.7 km 2 hrs 47 min
Start Pretoria
Finish Kroonstad N1 R36
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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. 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
    172.2 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R76: Bethlehem
    0.5 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards R76: Kroonstad
    0.1 km
  15. Turn right onto South Road
    0.5 km
  16. Turn right towards N1: Johannesburg
    0.4 km
  17. Merge slight right
    3.3 km
  18. 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 N1
This route includes 14 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 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 ↩ Kroonstad N1 R36 → Pretoria Pretoria to Johannesburg Pretoria to Cape Town Pretoria to Durban Pretoria to Polokwane Johannesburg to Kroonstad N1 R36 Pretoria to Kroonstad N1 R36 Cape Town to Kroonstad N1 R36
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
125.2 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 23 min • 1 hr 23 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
18.0 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
41.5 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
13.5 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.68
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
92.9%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Kroonstad N1 R36
06:37 – 17:37
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 0 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
5 hrs 5 min
SunriseDawn break
06:37
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,043.72
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R4.99
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R49.94
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,098.65
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Moderate (12)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
2
Complex forks Path selection
3
Highway exits Deceleration zones
2
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Pretoria Start: Church Square -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint
125.2 km
Total: 249.7 km
Midpoint 125.2 km
249.7 km 2 hrs 47 min
Destination Kroonstad N1 R36 -27.65699, 27.24993

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 249.7 km
Return-cycle span 499.4 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 47 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 7.2 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 125.2 km

Coordinate frame

Start -25.74593, 28.18791
Midpoint -26.69672, 27.70735
End -27.65699, 27.24993
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Service groups 3
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Nearby category Banks Top 2 nearby matches around Kroonstad N1 R36
2
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 2 nearby matches around Kroonstad N1 R36
2
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 4 nearby matches around Kroonstad N1 R36
4
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Questions 9
How far is Pretoria from Kroonstad N1 R36? +
Pretoria is about 249.7 km from Kroonstad N1 R36 by road.
How long does it take from Pretoria to Kroonstad N1 R36? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 47 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Pretoria to Kroonstad N1 R36 in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Pretoria to Kroonstad N1 R36? +
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 Kroonstad N1 R36? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R417.99 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R419.96 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R465.63 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R469.40 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Pretoria to Kroonstad N1 R36? +
Yes. There are 14 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Long same-day trip: This can work in one day, but a rest stop and early departure are recommended.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a medium-to-long route. A fuel or refreshment stop is a good idea.
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 Kroonstad N1 R36
Bank Lane
From Pretoria To Kroonstad N1 R36
Johannesburg
From Pretoria To Kroonstad N1 R36
Krugersdorp
From Pretoria To Kroonstad N1 R36
: Soweto
From Pretoria To Kroonstad N1 R36
Kimberley
From Pretoria To Kroonstad N1 R36
Bloemfontein
From Pretoria To Kroonstad N1 R36
ern Bypass
From Pretoria To Kroonstad N1 R36
: Bethlehem
From Pretoria To Kroonstad N1 R36
: Kroonstad
From Pretoria To Kroonstad N1 R36

Route Locations

Start area
Pretoria
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Kroonstad N1 R36, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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